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# Support Rodchata's Battle Against Liver Cancer

## My Journey

After experiencing alarming symptoms—passing blood and suffering through severe diarrhea—I knew I had to get to the emergency room immediately. I was already feeling weak, but I had no idea how much my life was about to change.

To make a long story short: I was diagnosed with Stage 2 Liver Cancer.

## The Financial Struggle

We've already created a GoFundMe, and I'm incredibly grateful for every donation received. However, the bills keep piling up—medical expenses, basic living costs, and the constant medical care I require. The donations coming in simply aren't enough to cover everything.

Last year, I had good health insurance. But this year, that coverage expired. The healthcare insurance subsidies that allowed me to pay a low monthly premium also expired, and the government didn't extend them. This means my insurance premium has skyrocketed.

Between chemotherapy treatments, constant medical tests, frequent hospital visits, and a recent surgery episode, my bank account has been completely drained.

## Why I Need Your Help

I'm barely making it. These little dance gigs help, as my fellow dancers generously donate their time to raise funds for me. Personally, I hate asking for money—especially when there's no exchange for it. It goes against everything I believe in. But right now, anything you can donate will help a great deal.

I'm currently awaiting a disability approval, but:

  • It's not guaranteed
  • It will take weeks to process
  • At 59 years old, I don't qualify for Medi-Cal

## My Medical Update

I recently finished my chemotherapy treatment. However, test results show my liver is weak and damaged from the treatment. The medical team is conducting more tests to determine if I'm a candidate for a liver transplant.

I pray every day that I won't need to go through a transplant procedure and that my liver will restore to healthy function. I understand the survival rate for this illness ranges from 10% to 45%, but I have hope.

## Still Dancing, Still Fighting

Despite feeling weak at times, I'm still:

  • Teaching dance when I can
  • Hosting events when my health allows
  • Documenting my dance journey on Facebook with weekly medical updates

## How You Can Help

Every dollar brings me closer to covering my medical expenses and focusing on what matters most: my health and my recovery.

If you can't donate financially, your prayers, positive thoughts, and shares of this fundraiser are equally valuable to me.

Thank you from the bottom of my heart for reading my story and for any support you can offer. Together, we can fight this.

With love and gratitude,
Rodchata

Just in case, Pledge is not working on this page, you can go to https://gofund.me/7dcabbf6a

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