Starting this page has caused me more anxiety and stress, I'm not one to ask for help and will always push myself to get done what I need to get done. I was recently diagnosed with invasive ductal carcinoma (breast cancer). I need to have surgeries, radiation, medication for long term, occupational therapy support and supplies. I will be out of work for an undetermined period of time, and this is/will continue to cause a hardship to myself and to Michael. As many know I have other medical conditions that are making treatment of my cancer a challenge and has caused me very limited options in some areas of treatment. My EDS, dystonia, TD and HS (and other conditions) could cause me longer healing time, possible infections and possibly prevent other helpful surgeries. We don't know the length of time I will be out of work yet; from our understanding it could be 3 weeks or 6 weeks or longer - this will be determined on how well I heal, if all cancer was able to be removed, if no infections happen etc, etc, etc. Knowing that Michael is going to be the sole caregiver, meal prepper, housekeeping, provider and emotional support for me through this journey. Bills won't stop being due, new bills will be coming, groceries still need to be bought, and the financial burden/worries adds to the stress and panic of this disease to both of us. I have applied for assistance through cancer foundations and other programs, but they only provide a small amount of funds, they can't cover everything or for long term. I am asking for help with food, medical supplies, and ways to possibly help us to have normal moments that may provide us some good times to not just be consumed with the cancer journey.
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