We are using this site to keep family and friends of Heather updated in one place. We are asking all of you to support Heather through her journey of healing and recovery. As we list the needs and wants for Heather, please let us know if you can help. As we update, we will have a clear understanding of what is needed and the plan to support.
At this point, Heather is not in need of any financial contributions. Please ignore any requests for donations at this time from Caring Bridge or any other fund raising websites.
We appreciate your words of hope, encouragement and ways you can help Heather.
A note from Heather:
Hello Everyone,
I want to update you on what has been going on with me over the last couple of weeks. As some of you may know, I had a dry cough and I have been going to the doctor's to try to find the root of the problem. I have had many tests performed and they conclude I have Adrenal Cancer. It originated on my right adrenal gland and has moved to my lungs where I have several nodules causing the dry cough. I also have a small nodule on my brain.
I know that is a lot of information. It has been the craziest roller coaster for me over the past 3 weeks.
On the bright side, my blood work is normal and I have no other health issues which puts me in a strong place to start my treatment. I will be starting chemotherapy treatment on August 19th.
I am so grateful for the love and support I have from my family, friends and all of you and I know you all have my back.
What you can do? - Send me your positive healing energy and prayers - Send me photos - You are welcome to reach out to me. I ask that you are patient with me and know that I am getting a lot thrown at me every day and I can only do so much so I may not respond for a bit. It doesn't mean I don't appreciate it or value it, it's just that I have to take care of myself and do one thing at a time. I will also work to be honest and if I'm not in the space to talk let you know who you can reach out to for an update.
We are coming up on the first Leap Day anniversary of Heather's passing and as such we wanted to invite all to come with us to the cemetery where she is at rest and join us for memories afterwards.
Plan is to be at the cemetery (All Faiths cemetery in Queens - 67-29 Metropolitan Avenue Middle Village, New York 11379) around noon on 29Feb24 and then go to a local Thai food restaurant.
E-Chiban Asian - 66-47 Fresh Pond Rd, Ridgewood, NY 11385
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