Kaitlyn’s Story

Site created on July 17, 2018

So here I am at 26 years old, and I was diagnosed with breast cancer on July 6th.  
With support from my family and close ones I have started this site to help keep everyone updated and in the loop all in one place. 
I appreciate the support and well wishes from everyone.  
Here’s to me becoming a survivor and living this long life of mine to the fullest! 


My mom will also be posting on my behalf during this time. I cannot begin to thank her enough for being so strong for me through all of this.  💜💜💜

Newest Update

Journal entry by Kaitlyn Chaffee

Just had my phase 2 yesterday for my reconstruction. I unfortunately had some complications and ended up in the ICU for the night. My larynx spasmed while they were removing the breathing tube and my lungs had filled with fluid which caused me to stop breathing. I had to be connected to a breathing machine for most of the night because when I would doze off my oxygen would drop drastically.  

Today my lungs are almost fully clear, my body feels like I was hit by a train but I get to go home.  

Thank you to everyone who has helped me through this journey. If you would like to help assist me in paying off my medical debt from the last surgery and this one, anything would help. I will be reactivating my GoFundMe me pages when I get home. If everyone just donated $5-$10 it would help so much!!!  

Thank you everyone for all the prayers and good juju!!  I love you all!
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