Tasha Cheney's Fight Against Cancer
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Tasha's story:
Crazy how much can change in a year. Crazy how much things can change overnight. I sit here hooked up to IV’s finishing up my first day of chemo and felt it a good time to send an update. For those who don’t know, a month ago I was diagnosed with a unicorn cancer of the vagina. Its called neuroendocrine carcinoma of the vagina and is the first in the state of WI, less than 50 cases ever have been reported.
I had surgery to remove a cyst at the beginning of January which had been bothering me for months. My lack of health insurance, fear of out of pocket costs and the fact that I’m stubborn prevented me from addressing the issue earlier.
Due to the aggressiveness of the cancer doctors are sure I haven’t had it very long. I had a second surgery two weeks ago to remove affected lymph nodes. I just had my first radiation treatment, which will be 5 days a week for the next two months. Thursday I started chemo and will most likely start another treatment called immunotherapy, after radiation is complete.
The next few months are going to be forever changing. I want everyone to know that I am honestly OK. Regardless of the future, I’m OK. I’ve accepted what’s taking place and embracing this as a learning and growth opportunity. I will be losing my hair, I will have physical and emotional struggles but, I am more than prepared to fight this. Much of this is out of my control, but I can control my attitude. I’m staying positive and am still feeling grateful.
Please understand that I may not be able to respond to messages or calls. I have a lot going on. I appreciate the outpouring of love and support. Feel free to send funny, inappropriate or happy texts, messages or snaps. I will keep you all updated. Much love!
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Many of you know and love Tasha Cheney. She is the spitfire with an infectious laugh who has always been there when we needed her most. Well now Tasha needs all of us to rally around her. Tasha has been diagnosed with Stage 3 small-cell neuroendocrine cancer of the vagina.
The cancer is extremely rare and extremely aggressive, but Tasha is strong and she’s determined to beat cancer.
Please help as we all rally around our Ta Ta and raise money for her fight against cancer.
It will be a long and expensive battle. Our goal here is to work together to raise as much money as possible, and continue to support Tasha Cheney.
Thank you for the love and generosity.
Crazy how much can change in a year. Crazy how much things can change overnight. I sit here hooked up to IV’s finishing up my first day of chemo and felt it a good time to send an update. For those who don’t know, a month ago I was diagnosed with a unicorn cancer of the vagina. Its called neuroendocrine carcinoma of the vagina and is the first in the state of WI, less than 50 cases ever have been reported.
I had surgery to remove a cyst at the beginning of January which had been bothering me for months. My lack of health insurance, fear of out of pocket costs and the fact that I’m stubborn prevented me from addressing the issue earlier.
Due to the aggressiveness of the cancer doctors are sure I haven’t had it very long. I had a second surgery two weeks ago to remove affected lymph nodes. I just had my first radiation treatment, which will be 5 days a week for the next two months. Thursday I started chemo and will most likely start another treatment called immunotherapy, after radiation is complete.
The next few months are going to be forever changing. I want everyone to know that I am honestly OK. Regardless of the future, I’m OK. I’ve accepted what’s taking place and embracing this as a learning and growth opportunity. I will be losing my hair, I will have physical and emotional struggles but, I am more than prepared to fight this. Much of this is out of my control, but I can control my attitude. I’m staying positive and am still feeling grateful.
Please understand that I may not be able to respond to messages or calls. I have a lot going on. I appreciate the outpouring of love and support. Feel free to send funny, inappropriate or happy texts, messages or snaps. I will keep you all updated. Much love!
***
Many of you know and love Tasha Cheney. She is the spitfire with an infectious laugh who has always been there when we needed her most. Well now Tasha needs all of us to rally around her. Tasha has been diagnosed with Stage 3 small-cell neuroendocrine cancer of the vagina.
The cancer is extremely rare and extremely aggressive, but Tasha is strong and she’s determined to beat cancer.
Please help as we all rally around our Ta Ta and raise money for her fight against cancer.
It will be a long and expensive battle. Our goal here is to work together to raise as much money as possible, and continue to support Tasha Cheney.
Thank you for the love and generosity.
Organizer and beneficiary
David Mantey
Organizer
Madison, WI
Tasha Cheney
Beneficiary
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