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Our News
We are sorry to tell you that our Jaya Hanuman Shakti was diagnosed with invasive lobular breast cancer a few weeks ago ( 7 days after her 34th birthday). Jaya is a ray of light in our family - delighting us with her humor and her stories. While we are confident that she will recover fully with medical treatment and concurrent alternative therapies, we know that the coming months will be emotionally and physically painful for Jaya, which is heartbreaking for us all.
The Plan
She has already undergone multiple mammograms, MRIs, ultrasounds, biopsies, and appointments with surgical and medical oncologists at UPenn to gather information which will drive her treatment plan. Fertility preservation, surgery, 16 weeks of chemotherapy, reconstruction, possibly radiation, and other procedures/tests/drugs are in the near future.
As you can imagine, breast cancer treatments are expensive. Some procedures are partially covered by insurance but others are not (such as egg banking). Things which will help her manage the surgery and chemo – such as acupuncture, herbs, supplements, and nutrition - are costly out of pocket expenses.
It is Jaya's wish to do the surgery, treatments and recovery at home with family in Florida. With this in mind, Jaya is moving out of her Philly apartment, getting Florida health insurance, and treatment will soon continue in the Sunshine State.
Our Hope
We are now reaching out for help as we anticipate $30,000 in out-of-pocket costs within the next few months. Contributions of any amount are truly valued- thank you from the bottom of our hearts for being part of Jaya’s circle of healing.
Please keep Jaya in your hearts and prayers. Although it's been overwhelming, to say the least, she has high spirits and hasn't lost her sense of humor. We encourage you to post your messages of encouragement for her here. Your love and support are deeply appreciated.
We are sorry to tell you that our Jaya Hanuman Shakti was diagnosed with invasive lobular breast cancer a few weeks ago ( 7 days after her 34th birthday). Jaya is a ray of light in our family - delighting us with her humor and her stories. While we are confident that she will recover fully with medical treatment and concurrent alternative therapies, we know that the coming months will be emotionally and physically painful for Jaya, which is heartbreaking for us all.
The Plan
She has already undergone multiple mammograms, MRIs, ultrasounds, biopsies, and appointments with surgical and medical oncologists at UPenn to gather information which will drive her treatment plan. Fertility preservation, surgery, 16 weeks of chemotherapy, reconstruction, possibly radiation, and other procedures/tests/drugs are in the near future.
As you can imagine, breast cancer treatments are expensive. Some procedures are partially covered by insurance but others are not (such as egg banking). Things which will help her manage the surgery and chemo – such as acupuncture, herbs, supplements, and nutrition - are costly out of pocket expenses.
It is Jaya's wish to do the surgery, treatments and recovery at home with family in Florida. With this in mind, Jaya is moving out of her Philly apartment, getting Florida health insurance, and treatment will soon continue in the Sunshine State.
Our Hope
We are now reaching out for help as we anticipate $30,000 in out-of-pocket costs within the next few months. Contributions of any amount are truly valued- thank you from the bottom of our hearts for being part of Jaya’s circle of healing.
Please keep Jaya in your hearts and prayers. Although it's been overwhelming, to say the least, she has high spirits and hasn't lost her sense of humor. We encourage you to post your messages of encouragement for her here. Your love and support are deeply appreciated.
Organizer and beneficiary
Deana Frank
Organizer
Philadelphia, PA
Jaya Frank
Beneficiary
