r/Fuckcancer • u/No_Quantity_2741 • May 25 '25
My Niece
She has been fighting a rare cancer in her lower spine since she was 15. She graduated recently, but has been determined terminal by big pharma. Aka, they’ve made as much money as they can off of her. Her Mom is now moving her to Arizona for alternative treatment. This is a Hail Mary and it has to work.
Please 🙏🏼. We cannot lose her.
IT’S NOT FUCKING FAIR. WHY???
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u/soul-driver Jun 07 '25
Hey, I totally get how messed up and unfair this whole situation feels. It’s just heartbreaking when someone so young, your niece, is dealing with something this brutal, and then to hear the system basically giving up on her because, yeah, it feels like the money ran out — that’s just cruel.
You’re definitely not alone in feeling angry and desperate here. The way big pharma sometimes treats patients like numbers instead of people is just sickening. It’s super smart that her mom is looking for other options and not just sitting back. Moving all the way to Arizona for alternative treatment? That’s a huge leap of faith, a real Hail Mary, and honestly, I hope it brings some hope or relief. Sometimes the “official” treatments aren’t the whole story, and people find unexpected answers elsewhere.
If you’re close with them, it might be worth calling ahead and doing some research on the place she’s going to, making sure it’s legit or at least safe, and seeing if others had any luck there. Sometimes alternative treatments can do good things, sometimes not, but what’s important is that they feel like they’re fighting and not giving up.
I’m sending all the good vibes your way. It’s crazy unfair and so hard to accept, but the love and determination around her matter so much right now. Keep holding on, keep pushing, and let her know she’s got a whole team of people rooting for her — including you.