Jim Angelo

TLDR: My cancer spread. A year ago, I had surgery to remove half of my thyroid due to Thyroid Cancer. When going for my consultation, I pleaded to have all of it removed, but they advised not to so my thyroid function would be better since the other side had no tumor. Fast forward to a few months ago, a large nodule was noted on a routine ultrasound. Last week, I did an ultrasound guided biopsy and yesterday the path came back— the cancer is now on the remaining thyroid lobe. I need to have it removed. I have insurance and I have met my deductible, HOWEVER, I owe 50% coinsurance, which amounts to $8,764.25. This needs to be paid a week before the surgery. Needless to say, I don't have nearly $9k to just toss at a surgery. I'm also a single mother who would need to arrange child care, have a caretaker for 6 weeks, and have transportation to and from the surgery and such. Last time, it was a nightmare. I wouldn't have gotten through it without my son's father. I'm scared, I'm frustrated for not sticking by what I wanted a year ago, and I am so so so sorry to you all to be asking for your help. If you can spare ANYTHING at all, I'd greatly appreciate it. Thank you for being so understanding about why I've been keeping to myself yesterday and today. It's been a lot. throne.com/mileenathemartian…