theresa kern

Theresa was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2013.  While recovering from a double  mastectomy she lost her mom. Theresa had to undergo chemo and heavy radiation treatments.  After some time she was able to return to work.  She kept getting serious infections and was experiencing lots of pain.   The doctors were never able to get her infection under control and  could not  understand why  she would get a little better and then the  infection would reoccur. 

 She was unable to continue working  due to multiple complications.  They discontinued her disability insurance. She has applied for social security but is still  waiting on a response.  

The  doctor put her  back in the  hospital May 18th.  He told her they would not release her till they got to the root of her problem.  Turns out the radiation she received killed bone,muscle, and tissue.   On Monday June 8th she  had her 10th surgery!  They removed 4 ribs and cartilage .   They removed muscle from the back shoulder to the front and skin grafted!   She is in a lot of pain but vows to get through it! She is a fighter  and quite a remarkable person!   

She  jokingly said she had the luck of the Irish  that is why this happened to her! Yes through all of this she still has her humor!  She has  approached her illness with grace and courage.
The  medical bills are piling up and with no income it makes life hard  to live day to day.  Theresa never complains and takes it one day at a time.  We would like to help lift the burden financially if at all possible so she can heal without worrying about her financial status.    
  Thank you!