There's an ongoing battle with ruthless CANCER! Help Anna defeat her enemy!

My first health problems started in early 2021. At that time, I had no idea how ruthless the enemy waiting behind the corner was. I've been trying to fight back, although I feel powerless sometimes. One thing I know for sure - I cannot surrender!  

I used to be very active - I had a gym membership, did yoga, and danced a lot. I also had a full-time job and was passionate about the art of make-up. Unfortunately, one day, I noticed some worrying symptoms - bleeding - caused by a polyp. 

I was referred to the hospital, which refused admission due to the Covid-19 pandemic. My surgery was endlessly rescheduled. As time went by, disease was taking its toll on me. After I was finally admitted in early 2022, I received the most terrible diagnosis - colorectal cancer. Radiation therapy and chemotherapy gave me a 95% chance of survival. Despite my fear, I also felt hope. Sadly, I was told that the radiation can cause infertility. 

I started the treatment. Its side effects included burnt crotch area, infections, food intolerance, rash, and itching. However, I got through this, which made me proud! Later on, I found out the cancer was in remission, and my results were good. I started to take good care of myself and underwent regular checkups, hoping for the best. Unfortunately, during one of the appointments, I heard bad news - CANCER RECURRENCE! 

My last resort was proctectomy (surgery to remove the rectum) and permanent colostomy. Thankfully, I underwent it successfully. Within two days, I could stand up, sit down, and even walk a few steps. Unfortunately, I faced another horrifying diagnosis - since the cancer couldn't be removed entirely, some lesions were found on my uterus...A hysterectomy and partial vaginectomy were scheduled for September. Additionally, the bladder biopsy result showed the presence of cancer cells... 

Isn't it too much to handle? I wish I could scream "Enough!" and make this nightmare disappear, but I can't. Every day I wake up, cancer is still there.  

I am about to have another surgery - a hysterectomy, that was supposed to be final, but recently, new cancer cells were found in my body. It looks like the enemy is not backing down. 

My situation is hanging by a thread, but I'm hoping for the better. I regularly visit a physical therapist, psychologist, dietician, and many other specialists, which is expensive. However, I cannot let the lack of money stand in the way of my recovery! I need your support to continue my difficult battle with cancer, which I cannot lose! Please donate! 

Anna