Missy' Polsons road to recovery!!!
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Hello! And thanks for stopping by. :)In 2015 I was diagnosed with stage one colon cancer. We decided to do surgery to remove the tumor and then discovered it was stage 3 "c" colon cancer. It had spread through the colon walls and spread to 17 lymph nodes. We removed 32 lymph nodes to be safe and I was told we would do chemo/radiation as a "bonus"...I ended up doing 8 rounds of radiation and 18 rounds of chemo. This January was my last session and one month after that I had a CT scan. Unfortunately the scan showed it could have possibly spread to my lungs and I would need a biopsy.On March 14th 2016 I received my results. My doctor told me I have stage 4 colon cancer and I was incurable. She said that now chemo would only buy me time,and she could no longer try and cure my cancer..... At 1st I was completely devastated. But that didn't last long. I am not done. I am not giving up. I have no time to cry or feel sorry for my self. That will not help anything. I am beating this for me and my son. I will be a success story for others and a positive voice to keep them going. I am setting up this go fund me to help cover second opinions costs, alternative treatments and existing medical bills totaling over $15,000 so far. Although I do believe I will beat this, i would also like to make some special memories with my seven year old son Park. He has been through so much these past 2 years and needs some mommy son time. This fund me will help also cover days of work I have to miss since I am out of all paid time off. The reason I remain so positive is because of all your love, support and prayers! This also helps me cure my cancer! I can't thank all of you enough. You have all been a great support system! I hope you can help me in anyway you can and i appreciate you reading this. I love you all so much!!!! Love Missy :)
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Maria Missy Polson
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Livermore, CA