Robyn is 56 and began seeking medical help for concerning symptoms in October 2022.  

• November 2022 diagnosed with Liver Cirrhosis
  • There is no cure, just maintenance, like lifestyle changes.
• December 2022 diagnosed with Hepatitis C
  • Insurance denied a MAVYRET prescription, an antiviral used over a 3-month period to kill the Hepatitis C virus. The cost is $14,000 a month!
    • We have been able to pay out of pocket for insurance & get the medication covered! She began taking it in June 2023 and has reached a healthy weight as we wait for results to see if the medication got rid of the viral infection.
• February 2023 diagnosed with Stage 4 Adenocarcinoma evidenced in the lungs, liver, stomach & uterus.
  • She began chemotherapy for 6 cycles immediately after. Chemotherapy cycles ended in June 2023
  • She will begin Immunotherapy shortly which is a maintenance therapy to keep the growths at their current size and keep her feeling as good as she does (being able to eat, do house chores, spend time w/family, etc.)
  • A port was inserted July 2023 to make the delivery of IV immunotherapy safer and to protect her veins (something we also had to fight insurance about as this should've been a first step in the interest of protecting her veins primarily - insurance SUCKS).

Insurance is still billing us for all chemotherapy/hospital/surgery/doctors visits. We are currently keeping these bills in a folder until we can properly deal with and/or pay them. 

They recently claim that she is a part-time employee and therefore is no longer eligible for prescription coverage. While there are many savings programs accessible, disability payments do not begin until September leaving us scrambling for change to cover bills for the household. 

Any further donations are so incredibly appreciated. At this point, it' s about comfort and making Robyn's quality of life as enjoyable and stress free as possible. 

Please contact Marissa (908)938-8867 if you have any questions or want to donate in another capacity.