Could Use (Another) Leg to Stand On
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Hi Friends!
I thought the hardest thing I would have to do in the first year of my thirties was to complete my Biochemistry PhD. The good news is that I finally graduated and have a great postdoc position lined up at Stanford.
The bad news is that on April 2nd, I found out that the “sciatica” pain that I was misdiagnosed with was actually a >25 cm tumor growing in my left tibia. After several months of MRIs, PET-scans, numerous biopsies, and even an open surgery, the diagnosis is still unknown...
I have found wonderful team of surgeons at UCLA who are now going to perform another surgery as a last ditch effort to figure out what is growing in my bone and hopefully rule out cancer. They will hollow out my tibia and turn it into a trough (a horseshoe shape), then stabilize my bone with a metal plate running down the entire length of my tibia. This is a major surgery that will result in an incision from my knee to my ankle and require a ton of physical therapy.
Those of you who know me well, know that I am not one to ask for help, especially if it’s regarding money. However, the frequent overnight trips to LA, the medical bills, and most of all the physical therapy (the best of which does not accept my insurance), will put me and my family in serious debt.
I appreciate all of your continued support, good thoughts, and positive vibes! Please know that every little bit counts and I’m truly grateful for all of your help!!
Cheers to walking again by 31!
I thought the hardest thing I would have to do in the first year of my thirties was to complete my Biochemistry PhD. The good news is that I finally graduated and have a great postdoc position lined up at Stanford.
The bad news is that on April 2nd, I found out that the “sciatica” pain that I was misdiagnosed with was actually a >25 cm tumor growing in my left tibia. After several months of MRIs, PET-scans, numerous biopsies, and even an open surgery, the diagnosis is still unknown...
I have found wonderful team of surgeons at UCLA who are now going to perform another surgery as a last ditch effort to figure out what is growing in my bone and hopefully rule out cancer. They will hollow out my tibia and turn it into a trough (a horseshoe shape), then stabilize my bone with a metal plate running down the entire length of my tibia. This is a major surgery that will result in an incision from my knee to my ankle and require a ton of physical therapy.
Those of you who know me well, know that I am not one to ask for help, especially if it’s regarding money. However, the frequent overnight trips to LA, the medical bills, and most of all the physical therapy (the best of which does not accept my insurance), will put me and my family in serious debt.
I appreciate all of your continued support, good thoughts, and positive vibes! Please know that every little bit counts and I’m truly grateful for all of your help!!
Cheers to walking again by 31!
Organizer
Marcy Martin
Organizer
San Diego, CA