Support AB’s battle with cancer.

Hello, beautiful people. My name is Anthony (or AB like my mama calls me) and I’m here in need of just a little bridge to assist me while I’m fighting against that terrible c word.

On October 11, 2023 a tumor was discovered in the left side of my face (sinus area). Not what I wanted to hear, but I was optimistic that it was benign and could be taken out quickly. As time went on, the tumor slowly got bigger and bigger until it became noticeable to others. I continued going to the doctor and after 3 biopsies I got the worst news I could imagine. My doctor called me on the night of December 21, 2023 and informed me that I… have cancer. To say I was in disbelief would be an understatement!! I cried a bunch, talked to and hung out with the people most important to me, cried some more, and finally processed the fact that life was now gonna be a little different. I currently have spindle cell sarcoma, which is an aggressive and rare type of cancer that affects a person’s bones (depending on where the tumor is). I’m currently dealing with pain in my face and have become very fatigued over the last couple of weeks.

I am scheduled to have a maxillectomy on January 31, 2024 where the doctors will remove the tumor, along with a portion of the bones in my face and some teeth, and put an obturator in the location where my cheek and teeth will be removed. The hope is that all signs of cancer will be removed with just surgery, but if some of those uncooperative cancer cells stick around I will have to do radiation and/or chemo. Am I scared?? Yep, but I’m excited knowing that I’m one step closer to my unwanted guest being removed from my face. Unfortunately due to this surgery, my recovery time, the body fatigue I’m currently dealing with, the possibility of having to go through radiation/chemo, and many doctor’s appointments that will be taking place in the near future I will be missing a good amount of work. The place where I work has been nothing short of amazing to me while I’ve been dealing with this illness. They have gone above and beyond to show they care and do all that is in their power to make sure I’m ok, but unfortunately I have run out of sick days and vacation time.

It took me some time to come to terms with that fact that I would need some assistance to help me while on this journey and to actually ask for that help. I am extremely grateful to have family, friends, and a community that has been behind me since day 1!! The love and kind words I receive everyday have been a blessing and helped me to keep a positive attitude. The assistance provided here would be help cover the money I’ll be missing out on due to not being able to work and missing days for appointments or those days where my body is just broken down and tired. So rent and bills will be paid, groceries will be purchased, and any other expenses that may occur during this journey will be covered.

Thank you for taking the time to read this and please continue to keep me in your prayers and send all the good vibes over my way!!

Peace and love ✌+

AB