Life Took a Turn — My Breast Cancer Journey In April, I found a lump that changed everything. At first, it seemed like nothing — just a follow-up from a mammogram where a spot had been marked benign last year. But this time, it had grown. I went back to the doctor and had another biopsy. In May, I was diagnosed with Stage 2 HER2- triple-negative breast cancer. The words were jarring, terrifying, and surreal. But thankfully, the cancer hasn’t spread beyond the original site. That gave me something to hold onto — a glimmer of hope. Since then, everything has changed. I began 12 weeks of weekly chemotherapy, along with immunotherapy and a clinical trial drug. After a severe allergic reaction to the first chemo treatment, I was switched to another version, and things slowly moved forward. Treatment has come with a price — physically, emotionally, and financially. I lost my hair. I lost over 10 pounds due to constant nausea and lack of appetite. I’ve pushed through the treatments. Next, I had port placed in my chest to start a stronger chemo regimen, often called “the red devil.” These treatments will happened every three weeks for four cycles. I finished my last round of chemotherapy on Oct 21, 2025. Now, I'm facing a double mastectomy on Nov 18. After the advice from my doctors and my closet family members, we believe this is best course of action. My support team is small. No community or church support. My treatment center has been a big help. Some help from others in the beginning but with everything that has hit us it's been rough. Physically and financially. I'm not good at asking for help. Most of what I have requested has gone on deaf ears. I have faith in God that he will see me through. He has sent strangers that have become my biggest cheerleaders through everything. For that i'm grateful. Now that i'm facing a double mastectomy, my friend has created me a gofundme. If nothing but the chair is covered, that would be a huge blessing. Because I will be unable to sleep on our sectional or in my bed for months. Many other funds collected will go to pay off the debt that we've incurred in the last few months. Thank you for being part of our village. We couldn’t do this without you. Also, it must be said that while.Yes, my husband has a job that we still live paycheck to paycheck. We struggle like everyone else with one income. We are on no other government assistance except for insurance.