My Brother Mike Burns Needs Your Support

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After a year of being reassured the symptoms he was inquiring about was merely hemorrhoids, Mike spent more than six of those long months coping with increasing pain and other very disconcerting symptoms. With 2 more subsequent visits to his Dr, and a concerning trip to the Emerge, Mike was finally granted a requisition to have a Colonoscopy, in which it was revealed that he had been egregiously misdiagnosed! He was devastated to find out he in fact has Colon Cancer. As there is no known history of it in the family, this news came as a big shock! As to the extent of its severity, it is yet to be determined, but his path ahead is clear. Mike will require Radiation and Chemo in hope to shrink the tumor to qualify to have it surgically removed. Given his condition, his Oncologist has requested he pause his current occupation as Plumber, to avoid physical demands of his job and prevent overwhelming his body. That being said, the financial impact of his Drs recommendation will be most difficult and stressful to navigate. We’ve decided to reach out on his behalf, and ask for your support in his time of need, so Mike can focus his attention and energy on his health and recovery. We understand these are tough times for everyone, but any bit will help in a Big way! Mike is rallying around his kids, wife and family, we ask that you please share this info, and keep him in your thoughts and prayers, in assist of his battle ahead. God bless!