Nephrectomy Scheduled

Feb 16, 2025

Billy has finally been cleared for surgery. He will be having a Nephrectomy. It is scheduled for Thursday the 20th. The surgeon hopes to remove the tumor and reconstruct the kidney via laproscopic with robotic assist. There are 2 back up plans. If the tumor has grown too much and cannot be removed laproscopic, it will change to a radical surgery. Meaning a larger incision. And if he can't remove the tumor or reconstruct the kidney, the kidney will be fully removed.

We got surgery scheduled and pre-registration done on Tuesday. On Wednesday, he got a layoff notice. His job will be terminated March 7th. The company has closed his entire work area, and did a mass layoff. So we will lose the short term disability and health insurance on the 7th. I'm not sure of the future at this time.

I thank each one of you for every donation and every prayer. It really means so much to our little family. We couldn't have made it this far without your help. Even with insurance, a cancer battle is incredibly expensive. What a world we live in that lack of money equates to lack of Healthcare.

We have asked for Loss Mitigation to do a forbearance, from our Mortgage company. We are still waiting to hear, but do not have high hopes of approval. The fundraiser thus far, has only covered medical expenses. Living expenses and bills have been put behind the medical costs, as Billy is most important!!

Please keep us in your prayers. And if you can donate, we are greatful!! Anything helps, and nothing is too small. We love you and God Bless!!

~The Marquez Family
Billy, Christi and Olivia

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