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Support Milka Espinal's Fight Against Rare Cancer

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Milka Espinal, 24 years young, had just realized her dream of becoming a Registered Nurse in 2024 when her life took a dramatic turn. Shortly before her 24th birthday, she was rushed to the emergency room in New Jersey and later transferred to Penn State University Hospital, where she was diagnosed with two sarcoma tumors, both of which are an extremely rare Angiosarcoma, affecting only one in a million people in the U.S. each year. This diagnosis is particularly shocking, as this cancer typically occurs in people over 70.

Milka, who recently celebrated her 24th birthday in August, is now stable and has begun intensive chemotherapy. She had just completed six years of College - 4 years at Stony Brook University and 2 years at Rutgers University - only to have her promising future suddenly overshadowed by this diagnosis.

Known for her strength and resilience, Milka is fighting hard, but the road ahead is challenging. We are raising funds to support her as she faces ongoing treatments and the financial burdens they bring. Every donation will go directly to Milka to help her during this difficult time.

Please keep Milka and her family in your prayers, and thank you to everyone, including the caring staff at Penn State University Hospital, for your support.

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Milka Espinal, de 24 años, acababa de cumplir su sueño de convertirse en enfermera registrada en 2024 cuando su vida dio un giro dramático. Poco antes de cumplir 24 cumpleaños, fue trasladada de urgencia a la sala de emergencias en Nueva Jersey y luego transferida al Hospital de la Universidad Estatal de Pensilvania, donde le diagnosticaron dos tumores de sarcoma, de los cuales son Angiosarcoma extremadamente raro, que afecta a solo una de cada millón de personas en los EE. UU. cada año. Este diagnóstico es particularmente impactante, ya que este tipo de cáncer generalmente ocurre en personas mayores de 70 años.

Milka, que recientemente en Agosto celebró su 24 años, ahora se encuentra estable y ha comenzado un tratamiento intensivo de quimioterapia. Acababa de completar seis años de estudios universitarios - 4 años en la Universidad de Stony Brook y 2 años en la Universidad de Rutgers - solo para ver su futuro prometedor repentinamente eclipsado por este diagnóstico.

Conocida por su fortaleza y resiliencia, Milka está luchando con todas sus fuerzas, pero el camino que tiene por delante es desafiante. Estamos recaudando fondos para apoyarla mientras enfrenta los tratamientos y las cargas financieras que estos conllevan. Cada donación irá directamente a Milka para ayudarla durante este momento tan difícil.

Por favor, mantengan a Milka y a su familia en sus oraciones, y gracias a todos, incluido el personal atento del Hospital de la Universidad Estatal de Pensilvania, por su apoyo.
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YOCAIRY ESPINAL
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Copiague, NY
Milka Espinal
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