Amazing Mom - Ione struggles with Bone Cancer!

Hello, my name is Sarah. I want to tell you about my mother, Ione Warriner. My mom is 74 and my best friend; she is one of the strongest, most hard-working, kind and generous people I have ever known. She is my hero. Yes, I am a little biased because she is my mother. I can't imagine my life without her! She has always bent over backward to help family, friends, strangers, and anyone, never worrying about herself. She has been through so much and doesn't deserve the cards she keeps getting dealt.

Let me share a brief history of just the last few years. In 2017 my mom was diagnosed with breast cancer. She had a double mastectomy at the Mayo Clinic, where she was told she was cancer free. Then in December 2020, just two months after my sister - her daughter passed away, she was diagnosed with Stage IV metastatic breast cancer that spread to the bones. Bone cancer is treatable, not curable. The hard-working woman she is, she continued to work full-time until May 2021, when she developed double vision due to a tumor on her B-6 nerve. The doctors started her on two types of cancer medication, this shrunk the tumor, and the double vision went away. The cancer medication worked for about 8 months. Unfortunately, the cancer started spreading throughout her body, with two spots on her liver. In May 2022, her doctors decided to try a different cancer treatment, daily pills and bi-weekly shots. By July, the doctors realized this treatment was not working. As a result of that cancer medication, my mom developed pneumonitis, which is an inflammation of the lung tissue. The pneumonitis has caused severe breathing issues; my mom can barely walk 10 feet without getting winded and struggles to catch her breath. Her doctors have stopped all cancer treatments until they can get rid of the pneumonitis.

Due to her poor health and countless doctor's appointments, my mom has been unable to work. Her quality of living has deteriorated severely. The medical bills, co-pays, rent, food and monthly bills have just continued to pile up. You and your generosity are the only ones that can help my mom. Any amount is greatly appreciated. I want to thank all of you in advance for your time, thoughtfulness and gifts of support.