Help Rachel Battle Lymphoma

As many of you know, my sweet sister is beginning her battle with Hodgkin’s Lymphoma. After discovering a lump in her neck back in April and undergoing several tests and biopsies, she received shocking news of cancer in early November. Although she was having strange symptoms and unexplained health issues, we never imagined cancer. In the two weeks since her diagnosis, we have gone from talking about what we are making for dinner and planning for our toddlers to discussing her treatment plan, possible side effects, and many unknowns of this whole process. It is scary and incredibly sad.

 Rachel is an amazing mom to Nora, who will be 2 in December, and a loving wife to Cody. They have been married for 3 years and bought their first home in Gorham last year. They have a beautiful life together and will hopefully look back on this battle as a small part of their story.

 Although Rachel and I are 8 years apart, we are so close. As her older sister, I wish I could take this for her. Rachel has always been determined and I know she will fight this with everything she has.

 The initial shock of the diagnosis has set in and now comes the hard work of fighting this battle. Rachel met with her oncologist this week and will begin chemotherapy just after Thanksgiving. We are thankful to God that her cancer was detected in the early stages and she has been given a very positive prognosis by her oncologist. Throughout the course of her treatment, she will likely experience fatigue, nausea, and hair loss among other side effects. Along with the emotional struggle, they are also facing many appointments, doctor’s bills and medical expenses.  

 Please consider helping Rachel and Cody through this journey by making a donation on their behalf.