Auras medical journey has been a very long and difficult one. Since birth aura has struggled with allergies, gastrointestinal issues, severe eczema, asthma and now bone and muscle problems. Aura broke her hip at 14 without any kind of trauma, since then she's had 3 surgeries, the final one was a year and a half ago when they replaced her hip right after her 16th birthday.
Aura has a team of incredible doctors that have been working to solve her medical mystery, and give her a diagnosis that will start her on the path of good health. This last December aura was pointed in the direction of a genetic test for a syndrome that seemed to fit some of her ailments. MENs2, or multiple endocrine neoplasia. On January 20th her primary care doctor called, aura was positive for the gene and has MEN2 b. Men will mean constant watch of her hormonal levels, scans for tumor growth, meetings with new doctors and surgery to remove her thyroid, as 100% of those with men2 get thyroid cancer at some point in their lives.
I am so grateful that aura has an incredible team of doctors dedicated to her care and wellness. But I'm struggling to pay bills and even to get her to the doctors she needs to see. On Monday the 24th she went up to Portland for all day allergy testing, and Friday the 28th we go back again for ultra sounds, and visits with ENT and endocrine.
Auras journey hasn't been a secret, but my financial struggle has. I've sold almost everything I can to pay the household bills while out of work, to pay for gas to go to and from constant doctors appointments and over night trips to see specialists. It's been over 2 years since her dad has paid child support, leaving me with the responsibility of not only her daily care but the mounting bills of running the house too. I don't know what to do, I'm sinking while trying to be positive for my daughter who needs me to be strong. Im so embarrassed to share this and angry to be doing all of this alone. Creating this fundraiser has been a last resort, im desperately praying for any kind of help.
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June 05, 2022
Lorrie Andrews
Prom night 2022. Aura was in such high spirits, voted prom princess and never stopped smiling. It truly was an amazing night. She's recovered quickly from surgery, still having trouble adjusting to the new breathing difficulties but doing well. Her doctors have recommended a slew of new supplements to help boost her immune system and help her heal. PET scan shows no detectable growth in her neck, but she does have metastasis in her lungs and breast. No date yet for starting chemo, the doctors want to wait until her numbers begin to double. Until then we're just taking life one day at a time and being thankful for her care team. Team Aura!
February 10, 2022
Lorrie Andrews
Latest CT scans and blood tests confirm aura has cancer in her thyroid and lymph nodes. Surgery is scheduled for March 7th, with follow up on the 22nd to talk about additional treatment needed and biopsies for lungs. It's all happening so fast. Her doctors are working hard to make sure she gets all the treatment she needs to be healthy.
January 29, 2022
Lorrie Andrews
1/28 On our latest trip to Portland it was discovered that aura has 4 suspect growths in her thyroid that they're calling cancer. They're in a rush to get her into surgery to remove the thyroid and surrounding lymph nodes as they also have abnormal growth. I don't yet have a surgery date but I was told soon.
Sarah Andrews
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Sarah Andrews
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AurasMedicalTransportAndBill
Lorrie Andrews
Selma, or
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Aura peck
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Auras medical journey has been a very long and difficult one. Since birth aura has struggled with allergies, gastrointestinal issues, severe eczema, asthma and now bone and muscle problems. Aura broke her hip at 14 without any kind of trauma, since then she's had 3 surgeries, the final one was a year and a half ago when they replaced her hip right after her 16th birthday.
Aura has a team of incredible doctors that have been working to solve her medical mystery, and give her a diagnosis that will start her on the path of good health. This last December aura was pointed in the direction of a genetic test for a syndrome that seemed to fit some of her ailments. MENs2, or multiple endocrine neoplasia. On January 20th her primary care doctor called, aura was positive for the gene and has MEN2 b. Men will mean constant watch of her hormonal levels, scans for tumor growth, meetings with new doctors and surgery to remove her thyroid, as 100% of those with men2 get thyroid cancer at some point in their lives.
I am so grateful that aura has an incredible team of doctors dedicated to her care and wellness. But I'm struggling to pay bills and even to get her to the doctors she needs to see. On Monday the 24th she went up to Portland for all day allergy testing, and Friday the 28th we go back again for ultra sounds, and visits with ENT and endocrine.
Auras journey hasn't been a secret, but my financial struggle has. I've sold almost everything I can to pay the household bills while out of work, to pay for gas to go to and from constant doctors appointments and over night trips to see specialists. It's been over 2 years since her dad has paid child support, leaving me with the responsibility of not only her daily care but the mounting bills of running the house too. I don't know what to do, I'm sinking while trying to be positive for my daughter who needs me to be strong. Im so embarrassed to share this and angry to be doing all of this alone. Creating this fundraiser has been a last resort, im desperately praying for any kind of help.
Fundraiser Updates (3)
June 05, 2022
Lorrie Andrews
Prom night 2022. Aura was in such high spirits, voted prom princess and never stopped smiling. It truly was an amazing night. She's recovered quickly from surgery, still having trouble adjusting to the new breathing difficulties but doing well. Her doctors have recommended a slew of new supplements to help boost her immune system and help her heal. PET scan shows no detectable growth in her neck, but she does have metastasis in her lungs and breast. No date yet for starting chemo, the doctors want to wait until her numbers begin to double. Until then we're just taking life one day at a time and being thankful for her care team. Team Aura!
February 10, 2022
Lorrie Andrews
Latest CT scans and blood tests confirm aura has cancer in her thyroid and lymph nodes. Surgery is scheduled for March 7th, with follow up on the 22nd to talk about additional treatment needed and biopsies for lungs. It's all happening so fast. Her doctors are working hard to make sure she gets all the treatment she needs to be healthy.
January 29, 2022
Lorrie Andrews
1/28 On our latest trip to Portland it was discovered that aura has 4 suspect growths in her thyroid that they're calling cancer. They're in a rush to get her into surgery to remove the thyroid and surrounding lymph nodes as they also have abnormal growth. I don't yet have a surgery date but I was told soon.
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Lorrie Andrews is the organizer of this fundraiser
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