Support Melissa Fernandez's Fight Against Rare Cancer

Melissa Fernandez, a beloved community member and former special education instructor at Cielo Azul has been diagnosed with a very rare kidney cancer called renal medullary carcinoma or RMC. Renal medullary carcinoma accounts for less than 1% of kidney cancers diagnosed and is known for it's aggressive growth and rapid spread. Missy's oncologist Dr. Pavlos Msaouel is the foremost specialist in this form of cancer and is a comfort to Missy and her family and friends as we know she is in the best care possible. https://www.mdanderson.org/cancer-types/kidney-cancer/renal-medullary-carcinoma.html

Missy's cancer has unfortunately continued to grow but there is hope with new treatments and trials. The trials and treatments are the good news but the bad news is that we have not had a donation in almost a month and the bills are piling up with the ongoing trips to Houston and for the medication that Missy needs so very desperately for her cancer and to keep her as comfortable as possible. Please remember to check back often for updates and to give if you can.