Sarah Harmon, a 32-year-old mother from Kansas City, MO, received a stage three triple negative breast cancer diagnosis while pregnant, leading to immediate chemotherapy and an emergency C-section. After being cancer-free for nine months, she recently discovered that the cancer had spread to her lungs, increasing her diagnosis to stage 4. Her husband, Jacob, expressed the difficulty of staying present during this challenging time, knowing the average prognosis for this specific type of cancer is a year and a half.
Concerned about the financial burden of medical costs, especially for newer experimental medication not covered by their insurance, Sarah’s father started a GoFundMe campaign that has raised $24,000 so far. Despite the dire prognosis, Sarah is staying optimistic and is taking things step by step. She will begin a new treatment recently approved by the FDA and is considering medical trials at KU Medical Center.
The Harmon family is relying on the support from their community to help cover their mounting expenses during this difficult time. Sarah is holding onto hope by focusing on the survival stories of others with stage four cancer, while also acknowledging the possibility of not being able to witness her baby grow up. The family remains grateful for the outpouring of support and generosity they have received as they navigate through this unexpected journey.
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