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Hi, My name is Katiana Fongsam. I am a 26 year old vibrant female residing in New York. My family & Friends know me as someone who is down to earth, silly, outgoing, kind hearted, and as sweet as pie. At the start of 2016, I'd set goals focusing on my career, being a better woman, aunt, daughter, and friend. I had no idea that FIGHTING FOR MY LIFE would become my major focus.
On February 20th, I went into the emergency room for the second time that week. I was experiencing abdominal pain , vomiting, and unexplainable weakness to my left leg. This time the physician decided to order an Ultra Sound and CT Scan.
After several exams it was determined that an unknown mass was blocking the fluids from being released from my left kidney, therefore my kidney was inflated and would eventually fail if it was not resolved. The next day a Nephrostomy tube was placed into the affected kidney to drain the fluids. The next step was to remove the mass blocking my ureter. My surgery was scheduled for Thursday, February 25th, and although I was scared, I was happy to have this resolved. On Wednesday around 6pm I did an MRI of my spine and my cervix. I waited all day Thursday and was never called in for surgery. Numerous physicians came into my room to explain that based on the MRI results the surgery would be too risky. We later did a bed side biopsy.
On Friday, February 26th 2016, I was diagnosed with Stage 4 Cervical cancer. The cancer has spread to a nerve in my left leg, causing weakness, pain, and imbalance. The MRI also shows the cancer moving into my spine. This news has been devastating, and I am unable to work. I must begin chemotherapy and radiation immediately. As you can imagine this will be a huge financial burden. This GoFundMe has been created to help mitigate the financial burden and help my family get me the best treatments possible.
God is my Healer. I am a fighter and I am ready to fight but I need your help! Please help me fight through this challenging period in my life! Any thoughts, prayers, inspirational words, and of course donations will be a HUGE help and so appreciated!
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On February 20th, I went into the emergency room for the second time that week. I was experiencing abdominal pain , vomiting, and unexplainable weakness to my left leg. This time the physician decided to order an Ultra Sound and CT Scan.
After several exams it was determined that an unknown mass was blocking the fluids from being released from my left kidney, therefore my kidney was inflated and would eventually fail if it was not resolved. The next day a Nephrostomy tube was placed into the affected kidney to drain the fluids. The next step was to remove the mass blocking my ureter. My surgery was scheduled for Thursday, February 25th, and although I was scared, I was happy to have this resolved. On Wednesday around 6pm I did an MRI of my spine and my cervix. I waited all day Thursday and was never called in for surgery. Numerous physicians came into my room to explain that based on the MRI results the surgery would be too risky. We later did a bed side biopsy.
On Friday, February 26th 2016, I was diagnosed with Stage 4 Cervical cancer. The cancer has spread to a nerve in my left leg, causing weakness, pain, and imbalance. The MRI also shows the cancer moving into my spine. This news has been devastating, and I am unable to work. I must begin chemotherapy and radiation immediately. As you can imagine this will be a huge financial burden. This GoFundMe has been created to help mitigate the financial burden and help my family get me the best treatments possible.
God is my Healer. I am a fighter and I am ready to fight but I need your help! Please help me fight through this challenging period in my life! Any thoughts, prayers, inspirational words, and of course donations will be a HUGE help and so appreciated!
Please Share via Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Email, etc. & spread the news!
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Katiana Fong
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Elmont, NY
