Thank you to all who have given, it means more than you know and for all the prayers. Mama has had 2 treatments so far so good, a little nausea and fatigue but she is determined to get through it. She will have 4 more treatments than we will meet with Dr. Bridges to discuss if tumor has shrunk and when surgery will be to remove it and repair colon. She is doing good and Dad is doing as well as he can, he is maintaining his weight but still needs to gain some back. We are holding on to faith and for God’s guidance through it all.
David and Annette Darsey (my parents) have both been diagnosed with separate kinds of cancer within a year of each other. They have been together for most of their lives. They recently celebrated their 64th anniversary on Feb 5th, 2026. They have 3 children (and spouses), 7 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren.
David is 88 years old and was diagnosed with myeloma (an incurable blood cancer that will require treatment for the rest of his life) in February 2025.
He has been taking a mild chemo treatment with immunotherapy for the past year. He has had some ups and downs and was still working part-time until December 2025, when he had to stop due to his medical issues. He has always been an active and independent person but has slowed down tremendously due to the cancer.
Annette is 82 years old. After a very difficult hospital stay which lasted 2 weeks, she was diagnosed with colon cancer which had spread to her female organs. She had surgery to put in an ostomy bag until treatment shrink the tumor to have surgery to remove it and hopefully repair the colon.
Due to several issues and concerns both Daddy and Mama have been staying with me and my husband due the necessary care needed as Mama was recovering from the surgery and starting treatments. Daddy and Mama have both had daily and weekly appointment at the cancer center. The appointments have been long, and the cost has been an incredibly high burden on them and the family. The ongoing costs of the out-of-pocket copays, dr. visits, treatments, prescriptions, etc. have become a financial strain. The emotional strain has been a lot on them and the family as well.
Since January 2026, the medical bills have been adding up, and the expenses are getting overwhelming. We have been trying to cover what we could, but we are at a point that we can’t keep up with it, even with making payments. It continues to increase and with no relief in sight. It is weighing heavy on everyone.
Daddy and Mama have always taken care of others their whole lives. Cancer has taken their independence away and causing them to rely on others, which has also been hard for them not being able to take care of each other. Mama has a positive and hopeful prognosis, but Daddy’s treatment will continue for the rest of his life. We are asking for any help that you feel led to give. We thank you and we are trusting the Lord in the journey. Thank you all for any help as we seek to care for the two people who means so much to us. May God Bless You All!!