Cancer Battle- Charles "T.C." Thomas

Hello, my name is Tyanna Skinner and I am creating this Gofund Me for my father, Charles "TC" Thomas with no words in mind. Before we get into the details, I just have a message for you all. Anyone that knows me or my family knows that asking for help is hard for us. For this reason, I don't know where to start or what to ask for. I just know that we are not able to go into this battle alone and losing my father isn't an option. We hated keeping everyone in the dark, but these were things that we had to take time and process. We have talked and discussed and you are all family to us in one way or another. We ask that you all open your hearts, minds, and spirits up to us during this time. Most importantly, as we try to keep ourselves uplifted please attempt to do the same.

On March 24th, my dad was diagnosed with Prostate Cancer. Initially, we were told that he would do radiation for 8 weeks and then shots for 2 years (Please don't ask me the name of the shots. I don't know lol. They attempt to stop cancer cells from growing). With 2 other opinions, we found that this option only gave my father a 30% survival rate. This was not good enough for us or the doctors. With the doctor's professional opinion and help we have settled on a treatment plan of external radiation, Brachytherapy (internal radiation) and shots. With this treatment plan, my father's survival rate rises to almost 75%. This is the life-saving procedure that's giving us hope. Despite having medical insurance, my father's insurance company has denied claims to pay for the treatment plan that the doctor has set up. This Gofund Me will allow my father to get the best treatment available that could possibly make the BIGGEST difference in our family's future and his life. In addition, allowing him to focus on getting better and battling cancer without worrying about the medical bills that follow. All donations will be used to cover medical or personal expenses that may arise during this time.

Advice from T.C. "Don't feel sorry for me. Don't get down for me. Live life to the fullest and Go get checked out often, not just when things start feeling wrong. Don't let a possible procedure or fear stop you from getting the care that is needed. Take care of yourself so that you can take care of and be there for your family."

Finally, OUR FAMILY THANKS YOU ALL FOR EVERYTHING YOU DO FOR US.