Cancer Sucks! Help Aih Mendoza Beat It!

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UPDATE, January 2019:

Unfortunately, the initial treatment I mentioned in the original post here hasn't taken well. It perhaps worked for a short while but I developed a resistance and am in disease progression. (The treatment is called Sunitinib.) Currently my doctor advised me to move on to a drug called Pazobanib, which is Php3,000.00/day, which is a lot less expensive. I'm taking this as a blessing to help lessen the financial burden. I wouldn't have been able to survive 6 months on Sunitinib without all of your love, support, and help. Still marching forward as optimistic as ever!

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Hi! My name is Aih Mendoza, a 25-year-old girl from Manila, Philippines.

Unfortunately, last December, I was diagnosed with Stage 4 Alveolar Soft Part Sarcoma. It's a very rare kind of cancer that is seen in less than 1% of all cancer patients and mostly affects teens and young adults. The primary tumor started in my left thigh and has unfortunately metastasised to my lungs.

Fortunately, I was able to have major surgery done to remove the primary mass in my leg. However, now we're looking at the multiple tumors in my lungs (found in the lower lobes of both). The bad new is that Alveolar Soft Part Sarcoma, being rare and lacking a lot of research, doesn't respond well to more common methods of cancer treatment such as chemotherapy or radiation therapy. There is currently no sure fire way to completely shrink or remove the tumor from my lungs, but there is a way to suppress the growth and progression of the cancer.

This means that I am unlikely to be totally cancer-free, but I may be able to live with it with the help of medication called Sunitib. In a nutshell, Sunitib keeps the tumors from growing.

The catch is that I'll have to take one dose of it every day for the foreseeable future, and every dose I need costs Php9,000.00 or $173.00. Coming from the major surgery, this is quite an expense we have to shoulder and maintain. Currently, I set my fundraising goal to help me maintain a year's worth of medication, as this is the best duration estimate we have.

I realize it's a lot of money and it's a lot to ask from people. However, the messiness of life is where true hopefulness can come through and with an open heart, I humbly hope for any help I can ask for. Any little help will honestly go a long way. I don't expect to reach my goals through just donations and we're working hard on fundraising via events and the like, but I'm keeping all paths open for any love, kindness, and miracle we might find.

If a direct donation isn't possible for you right now, you can visit facebook.com/helpaihbeatcancer to see other events or efforts we might be doing to help raise funds as well. :)

Or, if you're from the Philippines and a direct bank deposit is more convenient for you, you may also deposit at

Patrice Anne Mendoza
BDO: 00 4290194306
BPI: 00 0329110176
Metrobank: 3123312054958

Even just a prayer, a kind message, or positive thoughts would be appreciated too. This is not a war to face alone and any ally I can find in the face of this beast is a win for me.

Thank you so much for reading this far, if you've read this far! Know that I'm here, still moving forward in all the ways I know how.

Love,

Aih

Organizer

  • Patrice Anne Mendoza
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Donors

  • Jezza Jane Belonio
  • Posted On Jun 27, 2019
  • Wishing you a fast recovery. Hi! I badly need help please visit my campaign too.

  • Mubarak Hossain
  • Posted On Feb 18, 2019
  • My Name: Mubarak hossain. Campaign Name - Please help with the construction of a new mosque . Need Donation: $30,000*. Check my campaign and please help if it touches your heart.

  • John Maloney
  • Donated on Jul 12, 2018
  • Best to you! Looking forward to catching up the next time I'm over your way.

₱10000.00

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50 donors
  • Jezza Jane Belonio
  • Posted On Jun 27, 2019
  • Wishing you a fast recovery. Hi! I badly need help please visit my campaign too.

  • Mubarak Hossain
  • Posted On Feb 18, 2019
  • My Name: Mubarak hossain. Campaign Name - Please help with the construction of a new mosque . Need Donation: $30,000*. Check my campaign and please help if it touches your heart.

  • John Maloney
  • Donated on Jul 12, 2018
  • Best to you! Looking forward to catching up the next time I'm over your way.

₱10000.00
  • Nick Byrne
  • Donated on Jul 07, 2018
  • The hearts of the global Improv tribe are with you, dear Aih <3

₱10000.00
  • Anonymous
  • Donated on May 29, 2018
  • Hey Aih! We pray that God keep you close to Him throughout this whole thing. Know that we're here for you and that we're ready to help with whatever you need––whether that be emotional support or a pun battle to keep your spirits up! Hehe. Sending you lots of love, Carl and Kim

₱30000.00
  • Esther Quite
  • Donated on Apr 25, 2018
  • Hi, We hope this small amount will be of help for your immediate recovery. God bless! Esther, Isay and Cha

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  • Shanice Garcia
  • Donated on Apr 24, 2018
₱1000.00
  • Liang Borlagdan
  • Donated on Apr 24, 2018
  • Yo got this, girl!! Praying for you and your speedy recovery!!!

₱1000.00
  • Sara Erasmo
  • Donated on Apr 22, 2018
₱500.00
  • T. Rizha
  • Donated on Apr 21, 2018
  • I am sorry you have to go through this. YOU are stronger than it.I am praying for you in many ways. May God's healing, peace, and comfort be with you! LABAN!

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