In 2024 I was diagnosed with stage 4 colon cancer. Last year I had colon surgery in July ,did some chemotherapy after that, and Liver surgery in November 2024. The Surgeon removed the 2 tumors from my liver, we thought it was all gone. I went in for a PET scan in February and it was back, a golf ball sized tumor that could not be removed because it was too close to a main artery. I tried some natural remedies and no sugar diets, was staying active and feeling good, I was feeling so good that I thought the tumor was gone, so I got another PET scan August 5th this summer and found out the golf ball tumor had grown to a softball size tumor, i did not believe I could feel so good and be so sick at the same time, when I got the news my stomach sunk, and I lost my appetite for a couple days. The Oncologist wanted to do a lot of chemo with the possibility of surgery. I decided to get help somewhere else since the chemo and surgery led me back to the same place I was a year ago. I started seeing a wellness clinic as well as being in contact with specialty cancer Hospitals. I'm not sure the wellness clinic is the best place for me. I feel like I got one real chance to beat this thing. The specialty cancer Hospitals have treatment that is much easier tolerated and very effective. The problem is these Hospitals do not take insurance, because insurance will not pay for things that are not classified as standard of care procedures like targeted tumor therapy and direct tumor injection.
I'm at a point in this Journey where I feel like everything is going to be OK, but I need some help. I hate to ask for money, but I spent all my savings and retirement. The work coming into the shop has dried up over the past year, so I don't have a steady income. To be honest its probably best to be away from the paint and dust anyway. I did receive an offer to work from home online, but it wont be making me any money till January if it works out at all. I thought I'd try out a crowd funding ad, there is power in numbers. If you feel inclined to donate, your donations will be much appreciated and put to good use. I appreciate time you took to read this, I would also appreciate it if you would share this with anyone you think could help.
