Ongoing fight against breast cancer

Hello,

I'm Alicia. I was diagnosed with stage 3b breast cancer in 2011 at the age of 24. I was practically a new mom with the aim to live for my son. So I fought. Giving up is not an option when you have someone calling you mommy. I undewent a mastectomy, chemotherapy and radiation. Many will know that wasn't easy but I am standing here today by God's grace. I was cancer free. In early 2015 I started to experience severe pains in my arm, the side of the mastectomy. It was then I felt a lump under my clavicle. After some tests if was determined the cancer is back. My heart sank but I found my strength in the handsome little boy who calls me mom. So, I promised him I will fight again just to be there to see him grow up and be the best mom I can be. Within that time 2015 my arm also became slightly disabled. (2017 total paralysis). I am unable to move it but experience severe pains. I did chemotherapy treatment in Jamaica in which I had severe allergic reactions to but the lump was shrinking. After a few rounds of chemo the lump came back. Chemo did not help. Hence, I opted to seek treatment elsewhere. I'm a Jamaican currently in the US. I have done some tests 2017and they have determined I have cancer to the neck and clavicle evading the arm. I have been on hormone therapy with no significant improvement. Hence, a decision has been made for weekly chemotheraphy with a week off monthly. No surgery can be done because of the location and size. However, been a visitor, I do not have insurance but have been blessed to get some charity on the drugs needed to start treatment. However, there are still many bills that needs to be covered. Please help me to fight. Help me to live for my child. Help me towards a better tomorrow. As they say in my creole "every mickle mek a muckle" meaning every dime matters. Give what you have. Thanks in advance and God bless