I was Diagnosed with Throat Cancer in 2024. I went through 35 Radiation Treatments and 7 weeks of Chemo Therapy. It worked and I am now 1 year past my last treatment. I have residual issues that we are working on which includes an MRI scheduled for March 16th 2026.
When I first heard I had cancer I thought of my wife and 3 kids, daughter in law and future granddaughter. I thought of mu parents and siblings. I thought of my coworkers and friends. I thought, I gotta beat this thing no matter what it costs.
During the Cancer treatment We purchased medication, medical supplies, feeding tube food and supplies and many other things that are needed to get through the treatment and recovery. Each item put onto a credit card that will be paid in the future. the idea was to have the future first and then worry about the rest.
Since that time I have been making monthly payments to the cancer center, monthly co payments for medication and credit card payments to keep up with all the charged expenses.
The Credit Card companies keep lowering my credit limit as I pay them down. Tightening up and leaving no space for any additional charges. I understand why they are doing that however it is not helpful!
$22,500 would help me dig out of the hole we are in and allow me to finish paying off the rest of the expenses without using every last cent of the paycheck.
I have an upcoming co pay for the MRI which I have no room to charge on my cards So I will be redirecting rent money. I will earn money from my social media channels that will go to rent instead of food and transportation costs.
it is to the point where the stress is concerning that it might create an environment where the cancer would come back. Or that a new cancer would show up.
We had a $1,500,000 Term Life Insurance Police that expired in February of 2025. I now have a policy through work for 1.5X my annual salary. Not enough to support my wife should I expire.
These are the reasons that I have decided to post this request for group funding to retire the bulk of what is owed on the 2 biggest credit cards. I will figure out the rest of the cards once the 2 big ones are retired.
Thank you for your consideration
Steve Dennis
