Battle for Brandy
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Hello everyone,
As some of you already know, last week a dear friend of ours, Brandy Barger, was diagnosed with stage 4 adenocarcinoma of unknown primary origin. The cancer has metastasized to both lungs and liver, but the primary source has yet to be found.
For the last two years, Brandy and her husband, Austin, have endured fertility struggles as they have tried to start a family. In March, Brandy started preparing for the trials that came with the IVF process: the hormones, the waiting, and the thoughts of “what if.” Unfortunately, the first round of IVF was unsuccessful, but Brandy and Austin had plans of continuing on with their dream of becoming parents. Immediately following Brandy’s IVF cycle, she was not feeling like herself and her health was declining. These symptoms were dismissed as nothing more than side effects from the hormones. However, two weeks ago she was experiencing abdominal pain and was taken to the ER for further evaluation. She received the unexpected and devastating news that she had masses in her liver and lungs and that it was likely cancer. The doctors are stumped by Brandy’s case. She is an otherwise healthy 30 year old woman. They have told Brandy that remission isn’t a possibility, and that she will likely be on chemotherapy for the rest of her life.
Currently, Brandy and Austin are insured by her job, but she will not be able to return to work, so inevitably they will lose their insurance coverage. This will be a huge financial burden for them.
Our friend is a vibrant, loving, and caring individual. She is more than a friend to us, she is the closest thing we have to family here. As an RN, she has helped numerous patients and their families. Now Brandy is the patient and she needs us to be there for her.
So many people have asked how they can help, and Brandy and Austin appreciate that more than anything right now. If you are interested in giving a monetary donation, even a small one, we would be so grateful. If you are unable to give, and are willing, please “like” and share this post.
Please join us in aiding the Barger family during a time of need. Thank you all for your time, energy, considerations, and continued prayers.
As some of you already know, last week a dear friend of ours, Brandy Barger, was diagnosed with stage 4 adenocarcinoma of unknown primary origin. The cancer has metastasized to both lungs and liver, but the primary source has yet to be found.
For the last two years, Brandy and her husband, Austin, have endured fertility struggles as they have tried to start a family. In March, Brandy started preparing for the trials that came with the IVF process: the hormones, the waiting, and the thoughts of “what if.” Unfortunately, the first round of IVF was unsuccessful, but Brandy and Austin had plans of continuing on with their dream of becoming parents. Immediately following Brandy’s IVF cycle, she was not feeling like herself and her health was declining. These symptoms were dismissed as nothing more than side effects from the hormones. However, two weeks ago she was experiencing abdominal pain and was taken to the ER for further evaluation. She received the unexpected and devastating news that she had masses in her liver and lungs and that it was likely cancer. The doctors are stumped by Brandy’s case. She is an otherwise healthy 30 year old woman. They have told Brandy that remission isn’t a possibility, and that she will likely be on chemotherapy for the rest of her life.
Currently, Brandy and Austin are insured by her job, but she will not be able to return to work, so inevitably they will lose their insurance coverage. This will be a huge financial burden for them.
Our friend is a vibrant, loving, and caring individual. She is more than a friend to us, she is the closest thing we have to family here. As an RN, she has helped numerous patients and their families. Now Brandy is the patient and she needs us to be there for her.
So many people have asked how they can help, and Brandy and Austin appreciate that more than anything right now. If you are interested in giving a monetary donation, even a small one, we would be so grateful. If you are unable to give, and are willing, please “like” and share this post.
Please join us in aiding the Barger family during a time of need. Thank you all for your time, energy, considerations, and continued prayers.
Organizer and beneficiary
Whitney Garner Sibley
Organizer
Crestview, FL
Brandy Barger
Beneficiary