Mirella, a 49-year-old mother of two, is fighting for her life❗LET'S HELP her beat breast cancer❗

This question doesn’t just come up once. It resurfaces in the ordinary moments of the day, in situations that, until recently, seemed perfectly ordinary. Today, it carries with it a fear that cannot be dispelled by a simple answer or soothed by a single reassurance.

It all started to take a different turn after that one test

The examination performed in late June 2025 was intended to be merely a routine checkup. However, the imaging revealed a tumor in the right breast. Further tests confirmed the presence of two malignant lesions in one breast. Two biopsies were performed, which unequivocally indicated the need for surgical treatment.

From that moment on, decisions were made quickly, and our daily lives began to fill up with more tests, consultations, and stages of treatment.

Treatment has no single starting point or single endpoint

Mirella underwent surgery in September. It was a bilateral mastectomy with simultaneous reconstruction and removal of lymph nodes up to the first level.

The postoperative findings revealed the presence of vascular invasion, which means that the cancer cells are capable of traveling through the bloodstream, thereby increasing the risk of further disease spread. Additionally, it was confirmed that this is a hormone-dependent tumor. 

She then began chemotherapy, which was the next step in her journey. However, this does not mark the end of her treatment. Another surgery is scheduled for early April at the Gynecologic Oncology Department; it is intended to reduce the risk of recurrence, but it also places additional strain on her body, causes pain, and requires further rehabilitation.

It's a process that takes years

Cancer treatment does not end with the completion of chemotherapy. Mirella is currently undergoing long-term hormone therapy, which includes tamoxifen, followed by ribociclib in combination with aromatase inhibitors, as well as adjuvant therapy with zolendronic acid.

This treatment does not provide immediate relief. Its value becomes apparent over time, in the effort to prevent a recurrence.

The body remembers more than the results show

Swelling and pain in the arm following lymph node removal are not just a complication that can be ignored.
The accumulation of lymph fluid requires regular visits and interventions, and every attempt to return to greater activity serves as a reminder of the limitations. Added to this are bone and joint pain, chronic fatigue, difficulty concentrating, and insomnia. These are not isolated symptoms, but a condition that accompanies daily functioning and affects every aspect of it.

We need to think about what is not yet visible

Given the family history of cancer, further genetic testing is necessary. We plan to perform a WES test, which can assess genetic predisposition to cancer.

In addition, specialized tests such as Maintrac and Stemtrac will be performed to assess the presence of circulating tumor cells and those that may lead to metastasis. This is a way to ensure that the disease does not gain time that cannot be recovered.

Illness affects more than just test results

It changes the rhythm of the day, the way we experience everyday life, and the sense of security that we once took for granted. At home, there are children trying to make sense of a situation for which there are no easy answers.
My husband makes a daily effort to balance shift work with caring for the family and being present where he is needed most. It’s a life that hasn’t stopped, but requires constant adaptation to whatever the illness brings.

It’s not just a single moment, but a long process

Her professional and financial situation has changed. Mirella is awaiting a decision regarding a rehabilitation benefit that will enable her to continue functioning in this new reality.

Medical costs include not only treatment but also non-reimbursable medications, specialized tests, rehabilitation, transportation, dental treatment prior to starting zolendronic acid therapy, and vaccinations to boost immunity.

Rehabilitation, ongoing treatment, and psychological support for the entire family are needed to help maintain a sense of balance when everything else threatens to upset it. The treatment is ongoing and will continue for a long time to come.

It is a process that requires continuity, access to subsequent stages of treatment, and the ability to respond without delay. In a situation where so much depends on time and available resources, support is not an afterthought.

Cancer affects the entire family, which remains close-knit despite the difficulties. The pain, the successive stages of treatment, and the rising costs of care are more than the family can afford.

Your support will be a great help and a relief, allowing Mirella to focus on her treatment and recovery.