In Support of Judy Ann’s 2nd Cancer Journey.
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Hello family and friends!
In late 2020, my life changed in ways I never imagined. I was diagnosed with a rare form of cervical cancer—gastric-type Adenocarcinoma. By God’s grace, I was able to overcome it through 2 surgeries, without the need for further treatments. After five long years, in January 2026, I was finally declared cancer-free. It felt like a new beginning, a breath of fresh hope for me and my family.
But just six weeks later, another unexpected chapter began.
I started experiencing severe abdominal pain that radiated to my mid and upper back. What we initially thought might be something as common as gallstones turned out to be something far more serious—a large tumor in my adrenal gland, about the size of a grapefruit. After numerous tests, weekly hospital visits, and consultations with specialists at MD Anderson in Houston, I was given another diagnosis: Adrenocortical Carcinoma (ACC) that had spread to my lungs and the Inferior Vena Cava, an extremely rare cancer that affects only about one in a million people each year. And I came to realize that my frequent headaches, high blood pressure, constant abdominal and scapular pain, fatigue, and weight gain were just few of the symptoms related to the cancer.
Because of the tumor’s size, my doctors have recommended 2–3 cycles of intensive chemotherapy in hopes of shrinking or stabilizing it before surgery can be safely performed.
This journey has taken a toll not only on my body and mental health, but on every part of our daily lives. As a mother, one of the hardest parts has been trying to stay strong for my children—keeping up with their school routines and offering them a sense of normalcy while they quietly watch their mom face cancer for the second time. It’s a weight no child should have to carry.
At the same time, I am also caring for my 89-year-old father, who does not know about my current health battle. We’ve chosen to protect him from this news to preserve his health, but it adds another layer of emotional weight I carry each day.
I have not been able to work as I normally would, and my husband—my constant source of strength—has had to step away from work to care for me, support our children, and hold our family together through this incredibly difficult time.
With this, we are now facing mounting medical and household expenses, while our savings continue to deplete. It is not easy for me to share this, and I understand that times are hard for everyone. But if you feel led to help in any way—whether through prayers, sharing this post, or financial support—it would mean so much to me and my family.
I hold on to faith, believing that God sees every act of kindness and will return it to you a hundredfold.
I hold on to faith, believing that God sees every act of kindness and will return it to you a hundredfold.
Right now, we are fighting not just for healing-but for more time, more memories, and more moments together as a family.
From the bottom of our hearts, thank you for your love, support, and prayers. May God bless each and every one of you.
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