Help Natasha Fight Stage 4 Cancer!

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Latest Update, May 2024: Since October 2023, Natasha has been on a combination regimen of chemotherapy and radiation to manage the growth of tumors in her lungs while searching for new clinical trial options. Radiation therapy is very irritating on the lungs, and as a result, Natasha has had to supplement her oxygen intake 24/7 through use of oxygen tanks and nasal cannulas. Natasha is additionally on a steroid course to reduce the lung inflammation. As you can imagine, the additional cost of steadily maintaining a supply of oxygen & an additional medication, on top of the cost of chemotherapy and various health appointments, is a harsh financial burden. We are upping the goal of the gofundme to $40,000 in the hopes of offsetting some of these costs that Natasha and her family have had to face. As always, any and all support to Natasha and her family is greatly appreciated! We thank you for any money that you can give and ask that you share this page as much as possible!

Latest Update, October 2023: For the past two years, Natasha has been on a regimen of various clinical trials to manage the growth of tumors in her lungs from a rare cancer known as synovial sarcoma. During this time, two clinical trials proved favorable in slowing the growth of Natasha's extant tumors. However, a few weeks ago, Natasha received news that new tumors have begun to grow in her lungs. Currently, Natasha is undergoing chemotherapy treatments while working with her doctors to search for new clinical trials for this rare cancer. Natasha and her family are looking for any and all help to offset the exorbitant cost of treatment, as well as any generosity in helping Natasha maintain her daily activities and do the things she loves!

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Hi everyone! My name is Matt, and my friend Natasha is in need of your support!

Natasha is an incredibly generous, kind, intelligent, and comedic friend to all who always manages to make every person in a room, stranger or friend, feel welcomed and at home. In the summer of 2020, shortly after graduating from the University of Pennsylvania, Natasha was informed that she had a tumor in the same knee that had been causing her problems since her basketball days. A biopsy later revealed that it was cancerous, and she was diagnosed with stage 3 synovial sarcoma, a rare and aggressive type of cancer. After an intense regimen of radiation, chemotherapy, and surgery, Natasha entered remission in the Spring of 2021.

Natasha moved to NYC shortly after and began a career in banking. About 8 months after entering remission, a scan revealed that Natasha's cancer had traveled to her lungs and she was diagnosed with Stage 4 Synovial Sarcoma. For the past two years, Natasha has been on a regimen of various clinical trials to manage the growth of these tumors. While two clinical trials proved favorable in slowing the growth of Natasha's extant tumors, recently, Natasha received news that new tumors have begun to grow in her lungs. Currently, Natasha is undergoing chemotherapy treatments while working with her doctors to search for new clinical trials for this rare cancer. Throughout it all, in true Natasha fashion, she has documented her journey through tiktok and contributed to and created an online space for chronically ill individuals to speak frankly about their experiences and relate to others around the world.

The intensity of these treatments, coupled with side effects including blood clots, have impacted Natasha's ability to work consistently. Natasha's mother Sabina and her brother Tristan, now based in Washington DC, have been of great support to her throughout this time. As you can imagine, however, the cost of these treatments, Sabina & Tristan's travel, and managing the damage incurred from treating the original tumor has been tremendous. That's where you come in!

To help out with these medical costs, we are reaching out to friends, family, and kind-hearted strangers to raise money on Natasha’s behalf. Our goal is to reach $35,000 as soon as possible. Donations of any size are whole-heartedly appreciated. If you are looking for additional ways to help, please share our GoFundMe on all social media platforms and encourage people you know to donate. Additionally, GoFundMe charges a transaction fee of 2.9% plus $0.30 for every donation, so if you want to ensure that Natasha gets the full amount of your donation, please consider adding a little extra on. Alternatively, you can donate to Natasha's venmo (@natashaallen), where she will receive 100% of all donations. To ensure that Natasha’s family will receive 100% of the funds raised through this GoFundMe, Sabina Allen (Natasha’s mother and primary bill handler) has been established as the sole beneficiary for this account, and thus is the only individual capable of withdrawing donated funds. 100% of this money will go towards reimbursing the out of pocket costs accrued from Natasha’s appointments, treatments, and necessary equipment, and assisting the family in travel costs. Thank you all for your time and consideration!!!