Tim's Ongoing Cancer Fight
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Hello to all my family and friends!
First off, I want to express my gratitude for everyone's support, thus far, in my fight with throat cancer. It has been a struggle in ways I could never have imagined. Your continued thoughts and prayers, through all the ups and downs, have carried me through with a grateful heart. I could not have made it this far without you! I love you all!
Despite best efforts, I have recently developed another tumor. Surgery would, more than likely, not be an option to remove the new tumor, because I have already endured two major operations on my neck in the past year, and there is little to no tissue margin remaining. The concern, then, is that my local doctors would recommend chemo and radiation as the course of treatment. I swallow hard at this because I just cannot imagine putting known human carcinogens into my body to kill the cancer. Based on statistics that show only three percent of head and neck cancer patients survive past five years after chemo/radiation treatment, I still believe that natural meds are the best course of treatment for me.
I am certain this cancer has reared it's ugly head again due to the fact that I have been unable to afford and refill the natural meds I had been prescribed in December 2015, by my doctor in Tijuana, at the Hoxsey Clinic. In speaking with Dr. Cruz, just today, I have learned that I most assuredly need to be on these meds consistently, for an indefinite period of time. He urged me to get to the Hoxsey Clinic ASAP.
I am humbly asking for any financial support that you can give. I desperately need to get to Tijauna and get back on the meds I should have been taking all this time. I am hoping to drive down, leaving this weekend, so I can be there early next week.
Unfortunately, no medical insurance will cover these prescription costs. My income has been greatly affected and slowly dwindling, as my ability to work consistently is affected by the overall loss of energy I experience as a result of the cancer, surgery trauma, and daily challenges I face with the changes to my lifestyle. I am unable to do my photography work like before, because I simply lack the stamina to last more than a few hours on my feet, and be hustling and bustling about on set, or on location, is just not possible. I have managed to do some uber driving, but it has become increasingly difficult for me to earn a FT income doing this.
I am applying for disability and making housing changes to try to lower expenses, but I still need a lot of help. My current financial situation is bleak, as a result of trying to exist in the world, while still maintaining some of my independence. I am still fighting, but I am also realizing my limitations, more and more.
Upon my return to Minneapolis from Tijuana, I am hopeful that I can regroup and either settle in to a better living situation, or make plans to move to Sacramento, where my mom and brother reside now. I would prefer to be closer to family, and I hope a way to make this happen will become clear. But, right now, I am focused on my health and getting back on track, where I need to be.
If you can help, I will be forever grateful. If you cannot, or you already have, I completely understand... Please know that I am grateful just for your friendship and prayers.
Regardless, please know that I will keep fighting and trying to help and make a positive impact on others! I still have work to do here :)
In Gratitude, With Peace and Love
Tim
First off, I want to express my gratitude for everyone's support, thus far, in my fight with throat cancer. It has been a struggle in ways I could never have imagined. Your continued thoughts and prayers, through all the ups and downs, have carried me through with a grateful heart. I could not have made it this far without you! I love you all!
Despite best efforts, I have recently developed another tumor. Surgery would, more than likely, not be an option to remove the new tumor, because I have already endured two major operations on my neck in the past year, and there is little to no tissue margin remaining. The concern, then, is that my local doctors would recommend chemo and radiation as the course of treatment. I swallow hard at this because I just cannot imagine putting known human carcinogens into my body to kill the cancer. Based on statistics that show only three percent of head and neck cancer patients survive past five years after chemo/radiation treatment, I still believe that natural meds are the best course of treatment for me.
I am certain this cancer has reared it's ugly head again due to the fact that I have been unable to afford and refill the natural meds I had been prescribed in December 2015, by my doctor in Tijuana, at the Hoxsey Clinic. In speaking with Dr. Cruz, just today, I have learned that I most assuredly need to be on these meds consistently, for an indefinite period of time. He urged me to get to the Hoxsey Clinic ASAP.
I am humbly asking for any financial support that you can give. I desperately need to get to Tijauna and get back on the meds I should have been taking all this time. I am hoping to drive down, leaving this weekend, so I can be there early next week.
Unfortunately, no medical insurance will cover these prescription costs. My income has been greatly affected and slowly dwindling, as my ability to work consistently is affected by the overall loss of energy I experience as a result of the cancer, surgery trauma, and daily challenges I face with the changes to my lifestyle. I am unable to do my photography work like before, because I simply lack the stamina to last more than a few hours on my feet, and be hustling and bustling about on set, or on location, is just not possible. I have managed to do some uber driving, but it has become increasingly difficult for me to earn a FT income doing this.
I am applying for disability and making housing changes to try to lower expenses, but I still need a lot of help. My current financial situation is bleak, as a result of trying to exist in the world, while still maintaining some of my independence. I am still fighting, but I am also realizing my limitations, more and more.
Upon my return to Minneapolis from Tijuana, I am hopeful that I can regroup and either settle in to a better living situation, or make plans to move to Sacramento, where my mom and brother reside now. I would prefer to be closer to family, and I hope a way to make this happen will become clear. But, right now, I am focused on my health and getting back on track, where I need to be.
If you can help, I will be forever grateful. If you cannot, or you already have, I completely understand... Please know that I am grateful just for your friendship and prayers.
Regardless, please know that I will keep fighting and trying to help and make a positive impact on others! I still have work to do here :)
In Gratitude, With Peace and Love
Tim
Organizer
Tim Olsen
Organizer
Minneapolis, MN
