Help Nurse Yer, Mom of 3, Beat Breast Cancer

Hi everyone! This is Linda, Yer’s older sister. It’s been heavy on our hearts to share this news but we feel it’s best to share this early to gather as much support as we can get…on Friday June 30th my little sister Yer was diagnosed with stage 3b breast cancer. Every cancer diagnosis is unique, but unfortunately, she was diagnosed with triple-negative breast cancer which is a more aggressive type of tumor with a faster growth rate, higher risk of metastasis and recurrence risk. This type of breast cancer accounts for about 10% to 20% of all breast cancer cases.

Our world was turned upside down when Yer shared the devastating news with us. As an older sister with nine siblings and whose role is to protect their younger siblings, it shattered my heart to pieces. We have never prayed harder in our lives, crying out to God, pleading for answers, and begging this was all a dream.

While we are all still in shock, we are trying our best to process what we know. We have met with a team of seasoned doctors, her oncologist, breast surgeon and radiation oncologist, who have provided a solid treatment plan. However, it can change drastically if the results of her PET scan show that the cancer has metastasized, meaning it has spread to other parts of her body. We’re praying hard that it hasn’t.

Yer feels confident this team will help her reach her goal of being cancer free. She is only 38 years old and truly at the top of her life. She has a loving husband and 3 very young children ages 6, 3, and 5 months old that adore and need her. She is one of the most remarkable people you’ll ever meet, her friends and family always share how much she lights up their life. Professionally, she is a passionate Registered Nurse and has selflessly been taking care of patients for over a decade, even wading through the unknowns of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Yer is the sole income earner and while they have some savings, it’ll quickly burn through as she has to take 6-12 months unpaid time off to save her life and give her the best chance at beating breast cancer. My sister is doing something she’s never done before in her life… ask for help. It has been humbling for her to go through this and for me to support her with this fundraiser. All funds will go towards rent, food, and any medical expenses. If there are extra funds, it will go towards her children's educational funds and their future.

If you would like to donate your time, meals, work on a fundraiser together, or donate through other alternative methods (i.e. Venmo, PayPal, Zelle, Check, etc.), please email me at [email redacted].

We appreciate every one of you for taking the time to come read her story. I’ll keep everyone updated on Yer’s prognosis as we find out more info. Please continue to pray for Yer! Thank you so much.

With gratitude,

Linda, Yer, Koua and family