Janet's Medical and Living Expenses
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In November 2016, I was diagnosed with Myelodysplastic Syndrome. A blood cancer similar to leukemia. I've had six months of chemotherapy and I'm finally ready for my stem cell transplant. I'm very fortunate that my sister is a 100% match for me and is looking forward to being my doner.
Since March 2017, I've been on short term disability. At this point, my pay has been reduced to 85% of my regular pay, and in a couple of months it will be reduced to 50%. I'm told I will not be able to return to work for about a year following my transplant.
This has been a very humbling experience and I'm learning to rely on others for their support. I will be in the hospital for six or seven weeks, then will be staying with a caregiver for three or four months. I will need to be taken to MCV daily for additional treatments/transfusions.
I will not be able to cook, clean, do laundry, work outside, go to church (or restaurants), and drive.
Not only do I need the physical support of my friends and family, I need financial support too. There is a very strong possibility that I will need to sell my home or file for bankruptcy. I really don't want to lose my home, but know that once I am admitted to the hospital on 6/6, I may not be able to return to my home.
If you feel lead to provide financial support, please do. If you're not able to help financially, I would greatly appreciate your prayers.
Thank you for reading my story and for supporting me and my children in any way you can.
Since March 2017, I've been on short term disability. At this point, my pay has been reduced to 85% of my regular pay, and in a couple of months it will be reduced to 50%. I'm told I will not be able to return to work for about a year following my transplant.
This has been a very humbling experience and I'm learning to rely on others for their support. I will be in the hospital for six or seven weeks, then will be staying with a caregiver for three or four months. I will need to be taken to MCV daily for additional treatments/transfusions.
I will not be able to cook, clean, do laundry, work outside, go to church (or restaurants), and drive.
Not only do I need the physical support of my friends and family, I need financial support too. There is a very strong possibility that I will need to sell my home or file for bankruptcy. I really don't want to lose my home, but know that once I am admitted to the hospital on 6/6, I may not be able to return to my home.
If you feel lead to provide financial support, please do. If you're not able to help financially, I would greatly appreciate your prayers.
Thank you for reading my story and for supporting me and my children in any way you can.
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Janet Holmes O'Berry
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Ashwoods, VA
