This page was created to support Alyssa, Andrew and the kids, as she navigates treatment for tnbc. Alyssa was diagnosed in early December with Stage 1B triple negative breast cancer (tnbc). Thanks to her proactive approach and her doctor for starting her on a high risk screening protocol, it was caught early. She will begin a 12-week long treatment of chemotherapy + immunotherapy at the start of the new year followed by the possibly of another 4 rounds of chemo depending on the response, and then a two-part double mastectomy. While the road ahead is challenging, she is approaching treatment with strength, determination, and hope, all while continuing to care for her family. As Alyssa begins this intense season of treatment, the day-to-day logistics of family life continue. Support in practical ways, such as: meals (home-cooked, takeout or gift cards), help with childcare, school pickups, dog walks, or errands, will make a meaningful difference for their family. Every gesture, big or small, helps ease the load so Alyssa can focus on healing and spending time with her family. Thank you for being here and being a part of Alyssa’s village, especially now when she needs it most.
If looking to provide a meal for the Mateer family, anything that is family friendly and easy to digest would be great for supporting Alyssa through recovery. Meals they have been liking: Chicken bowls, pasta bakes, Asian dishes (i.e. fried rice), noodle dishes, etc. things to avoid at the moment: beans, quinoa, greasy foods