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I’m writing on behalf of my friend, Patricia, who hates to ask for help. Patricia has been self-employed since 1999. As a former licensed psychotherapist and program administrator, she spent most of her professional life helping others heal. She worked with those facing life-threatening illnesses, homelessness, and addiction and chronic mental issues in San Francisco. Now it is her time to heal and restore her well-being.
Patricia’s Tumor and Healing Journey
Patricia has a large, benign brain tumor on her pituitary gland that is causing a rare and serious pituitary disorder called Acromegaly. Based on the size of the tumor, it probably started about 15 years ago but was not diagnosed until recently.
Over the past 5-6 years, she has endured many of the symptoms of those with Acromegaly: incapacitating fatigue, weight gain, apathy syndrome, and enlarged feet, hands and jaw. She has also developed high blood pressure and sleep apnea.
The exhaustion was so severe at times that she couldn’t drive. Despite everything she kept working. She thought her symptoms were due to her heavy workload, grief at the loss of her parents, and simply aging. She is now awaiting neurosurgery at the University of North Carolina.
The tumor has grown in size causing the pituitary gland to flatten. It’s also advanced into her sinus cavities and near a carotid artery supplying blood to her brain. Given the location near the artery, the doctor will probably not be able to remove the entire tumor. Patricia will then need targeted radiation to treat what remains of the tumor.
After her surgery, Patricia will need six weeks of recovery and then radiation treatment. Since she is self-employed, she has no sick leave and there will be a long gap before she can actively work again.
How You Can Help
We are trying to raise $10,000. The money we raise will be used for medical and hospitalization expenses not covered by her insurance and for expenses related to her recovery, including some attendant care since she lives alone and will need help.
Patricia has a long road to recovery and needs your support. With surgery and follow-up treatment and medication, most of her Acromegaly symptoms should resolve in about a year, according to her doctor.
Please give what you can. And if you’re willing, share this campaign. Contributions can be made with your credit or debit cards or via PayPal.
I want my friend back and dancing the Irish jig in no time! Thanks for reading this.
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