Back in mid-May when Fay and her family were returning from a family vacation, Fay received news that would change her and her family's life. After weeks of stressing, it was confirmed that Fay was diagnosed with Ductal Carcinoma and is ER/PR+ and HER2-. Her cancer is 100% fed by Estrogen and 10% Progesterone. She will be put on Hormone Blockers for the next 5 years of her life to protect her from the cancer spreading. The MRI showed all clear margins in her lymph nodes but there were 6 masses in her left breast 4 of which were cancer and 2 in her right breast! Weeks later after receiving the news, Fay went to the doctor thinking she would be scheduling the surgery for a double mastectomy but the plans had been altered a bit. Her scans were clear but showed 2 small nodules in her lungs - nothing they’re worried about, they said living in the Midwest that is pretty normal and a cyst on her ovaries again also very normal. The CT scan was a different angle than the MRI so they seen things a bit different this time. What was more visible this time was that one of the tumors is located on top of Fay's pectoral muscle. The recommendation to ensure they can save her muscle and eliminate the spread of any unseen cancer cells is to have Fay do 4-6 months of Chemo, then the Double Mastectomy in Oct-Nov and then possibly radiation shortly after surgery followed by a hysterectomy. Fay will have a port put in since her first 4 treatments are toxic to the skin and if leaked will damage everything it comes in contact with. Treatment will start treatment fairly quickly. What no one seen coming was the passing of her father on June 17th. After multiple sleepless nights at the hospital while her dad was fighting for his life and lack of nutrition the oncologist thought it was best to push back her chemo 2 weeks as her mind and body were not prepared for what was to come not to mention it was not safe to be around too many people at the wake and funeral while undergoing treatment. Anyone that knows Fay will agree with me when I say she is strong and she is a warrior. Nobody ever deserves to go through a time like this, but if anyone can persevere through anything life throws at her with a smile on her face - it's Fay. Receiving a diagnosis of cancer is scary, saddening, frustrating for not only the patient but everyone who is a part of their inner circle. I created this page to help ease the everyday stressors to allow Fay to focus as much energy as possible on kicking cancers ass! You are able to support Fay and her family by donating gift cards for food delivery and groceries, or Venmo/Zelle directly to Fay at 630-317-4536. Sharing this page is showing us just as much support as donating! Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for everyone that has reached out, helped and continues to help while she navigates through her new normal.