Jayson's Fight Against Rare Cancer

Jayson's Fight Against Rare Form of T-Cell Lymphoma Cancer

Jayson Co Ting is a 16-year-old boy, and this is his cancer story.

If you had the pleasure of knowing Jayson, everyone would unanimously agree that he's kind, loving, sensitive (but wears that with full confidence), extremely smart (Straight A student, has been taking AP classes since the 10th grade, and can solve a rubix cube in less than 60 seconds), loving, loyal, easy-going, respectful, caring, and ALWAYS stays positive.  Prior to his diagnosis, Jayson was an extremely healthy teenager who enjoyed playing basketball, video games, social media, being around friends and family.  With his new unfamiliar path, Jayson has also become the bravest and strongest young man you will ever come across. He is popular amongst his peers, teachers, family and friends, but this will all be placed on a temporary hold while Jayson beats cancer.

In February 2020, Jayson was officially diagnosed with cancer.   After going to the emergency room for a bump on his hip and a fever that lasted weeks, Jayson underwent numerous testing, surgeries, procedures, and interventions (CT, MRI, Bone marrow biopsies, medication, bloodwork, etc.) Jayson's diagnosis is a very rare form of T-Cell Lymphoma.  In fact, his diagnosis currently accounts for 1% of all the T-Cell Lymphoma recorded in history.   

My name is Eddie, Jayson's uncle, and I am writing this story for my sister and her family.  My sister Liza is a mother to 4 amazing boys (Cedric, Jayson, Ethan, and Aiden) and a wife to Adrian.  My sister loves helping everyone that comes across her path which is why she became a Registered Nurse. Liza has a very difficult time asking for any assistance as she is always used to giving her helping hand. Liza has become a very respected nurse by patients and the medical community. They are deeply saddened to hear about Jayson but support her in caring for her son.

As soon as my sister confided in me, I knew I needed to start a go-fund-me account. Unfortunately, the FMLA Act in California will only pay a certain percentage of Liza's check for 6 weeks, there is the rest of the year to consider.  Although Jay's stepfather is currently working, there is no way to pay for all the expenses they will accrue.  They are truly fortunate to have medical insurance but there are so many other financial responsibilities that will be at their own expense.  Due to Jayson rare type of cancer, his treatments will also require Out of Network doctors, facilities, and deductibles.  This does not include the other finances required to live and raise a family of 6. Many of you have reached out to my sister and myself and asked for ways you can help out during this horrible and terrifying nightmare. We are truly grateful for all the love, support, and prayers we have been receiving and ask that you continue to pray for Jayson and the rest of his family.  I wanted to assist in making the financial burden a bit easier for them and that will allow Liza to take off the proper amount of time from work to care for her son without the financial burden.   

@7 Magic Mountains (Ethan, Adrian, Jayson, Cedric and Eddie)


Mom's side of the story:

My name is Liza and although there have been many difficult obstacles in my life (like everyone else), I have met the ultimate fighting match that I will ever have to face. The moment I heard, your son has "CANCER", I literally felt as if someone punched me in the gut and I couldn't breath.  I have asked the question "Why" in every way possible but only to be answered by, God has his reasons. I don't fully understand it, but I am certain that I will find out. Besides my passion for nursing, my true love is being a Mom.  As an RN with 21 years of experience being in the medical field, I know how it is to be helping people and their loved ones, but I had NO idea how it truly felt to be on this side of the table, until now.   In some ways, my profession will help Jayson as my son gets to be cared for by someone who speaks the language day and night, but on the other hand, my professional knowledge scares the daylights out of me.  This is my son were talking about and I can't seem to fully focus on helping him without mixing my professional and mother hats together.  With a long long road ahead of us, I am honored to be Jayson's 24/7 caregiver but I am required to leave my daily job for an estimated time of 1 year.  Jayson has been placed on a 1-year school leave with home schooling as an option to be able to undergo the next phase of testing, procedures, chemo, and meds to beat this evil disease. 

After Jayson's diagnosis, our whole world has been turned upside down. There have been numerous nights, days, minutes, seconds where there have been countless tears, fear, anger, uncertainty of the not knowing, as well as love, some laughter, counseling sessions, prayers, and moments of silence. My son and the entire family have decided that we are only taking one road together and that is, "THE FIGHT ROAD."

We ask for your help in anyway and no donation is too small. Please continue to support by praying, donating and spreading the word.  We are extremely grateful for any donation and honor the considerable time you gave to read Jayson’s story. 

@Las Vegas attending Emilins' Wedding (Kim, Ced, Ethan, Adrian Jayson, Aiden, Liza, Mom, Eddie

Kim, Cedric, Jayson, Liza, Adrian, Ethan, and Aiden


First time snow-play @  "Urfano Land"

Family pic @ Uncle Edwards  (Jayson, Liza, Ethan, Cedric)

Jayson's Power Ranger Pose

Birthday Dinner @  Hop Li Seafood Restaurant