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Beckys Breast Cancer Help

Hi, everyone. I am putting together this go fund me to raise some extra funds for a safety net while I have my cancer treated. Most of my medical stuff is taken care of, but I dont have a buffer for unanticipated expenses. I am mostly nervous about missing work because of the chemo making me sick. Please know that I will be ok no matter what. If you can't contribute, that is totally ok. Any money extra that I raise will probably be spent on sewing supplies. Sewing has been very theraputic for me.

 Everything has happened so fast. On April 8th I found a lump in my breast. When it was examned more closely, it was discovered to actually be 2 tumors. Fast forward to May 4th when I had an ultrasound guided biopsy done to remove some samples of the tissue. They told me the results would take a few days to get back from the lab. Jeremy and I left for vacation and honestly I was feeling pretty optimistic. I am young, no history of breast cancer in my family, no reason to freak out.

I got the biopsy result phone call one week ago, two days into our vacation while shopping for fabric at a Goodwill. The nurse on the phone told me I had tested positive for Invasive Ductal Carcinoma.  I just started shaking and crying. This news definately put a dark cloud over the rest of the trip. I know there is no ideal way to hear that your body is trying to kill you, but I am really glad the news was buffered with the beach, Jeremy, and his family.

I still have a long way to go. My cancer is estimated to be stage 2A with a tumor grade of 3. The cancer cells in my tumors are multiplying a little faster than what is considered ideal. I start Chemo in the beginning of June. The goal is to shrink the tumor so they can remove it. Before I start the chemo, I have to get genetic tests and some body scans. The results of those will determine the type of surgery I need after going through Chemo. It doesn't matter if I get a lumpectomy or a mastectomy, I still need Chemo because it will treat my whole body.

Like I said, this has all been happening pretty fast and even though I keep getting assurances that "everything will be ok", I am still super fucking scared. I am waiting to get more tests. I anticipate many more sleepless nights or just bouts of crying. Please respect that I might not be ready for an in depth conversation about everything I am going through. Even If I crack some jokes about it, let me take the lead on more serious conversation for now.

Jeremy has been supporting me every second and has been taking notes for me when the doctors are explaining things. My mind has been swimming, so it is hard for me to keep track of things right now. I am so fucking grateful for him. I am also thankful for Dusty, Stephanie, and Jenn for being my first line of defense.

If you can spare a few dollars, it would just help me be more comfortable while i am in recovery.
And if you just have stories of people you know surviving breast cancer, I would really love to hear them right now. I have already joined a few Facebook Cancer recovery groups. Even if you can't think of what exactly to say to me, "FUCK CANCER!" works really well. I have been saying that a lot.

And PLEASE give yourself a breast exam today.
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  • Nabeela Merali
    • $20 
    • 6 yrs
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Becky Ann Brooks
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Athens, GA

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