Hey, I’m Lesly Aguilera and I am a mother of three humbly asking for your support.
I was diagnosed with an aggressive and rare form of gastric cancer in August of 2022 and since then I have undergone 4 surgeries, 12 rounds of chemotherapy, and 20+ hospital stays. In my area, there is no expertise on my cancer. My home hospital told me there was nothing more they could do for me after my first surgery. Over the past three years, I have been traveling out of state for grueling treatments including a full gastrectomy meaning I have no stomach and as a result very poor nutrition. Despite all efforts, my cancer progressed and I am now stage 4. My home hospital gave me 6 months to live, but I am actively seeking treatment in Florida. The reason I am asking for support is for help with bills, daily expenses, and the costs associated with seeking treatment out of state. Since I have no stomach and am currently undergoing chemo treatments I am constantly fatigued and unable to work.
With love, hope, and gratitude,
Lesly Aguilera