Support Gwen's Fight Against Cancer

This is my stepmother Gwen. She is one of the most thoughtful, kind, and giving people I know.

Last year, Gwen began a journey to improve her overall health. She worked hard to eat better, exercise more, and lose weight. In April, she finally qualified for a weight loss surgery to help her, but this led to complications. She ended up having 2 more surgeries due to a hernia and subsequent infections. Through it all, she remained positive and happy to be on the path to a healthier life.

As her weight came off, she began to notice the left side of her neck remained swollen. On May 28th, she met with an Ear, Nose, and Throat specialist (ENT) and was diagnosed with squamous cell carcinoma in her left tonsil and lymph nodes. She was told the tumor was too big to be surgically removed safely and would need to begin chemo as soon as possible. May 29th started her first chemotherapy infusion which left her nauseous and tired.

On June 7th, she had a PET scan confirming the cancer was on the right side as well and on the 19th she began radiation.

Gwen is currently on Medicare and receives disability which barely covers her regular expenses so I am asking for any kindness you may have to help her out.

The most important thing in Gwen’s life is her family and I am blessed to be part of it. Please share her story and help in any way you can.