Earlier this year, Joe noticed a mass growing on his tonsils. His doctor told him this was normal and no cause for concern. However, the mass continued to grow and is doctor eventually referred him to a specialist.
In July 2024, it was confirmed that the mass was cancer. At this point the mass had grown too big to remove by surgery alone. His team decided that he will need radiation treatments 5 days a week. His cancer is currently classified as Stage t2. But the mass has been growing rapidly. It grew 2 cm this last month,putting him close to Stage t3. This means that his team is considering adding chemotherapy to his treatment plan.
I (Joe’s daughter) have started this fundraising to help Joe and his family cover their out of pocket medical expenses. In addition to expenses related to radiation and chemotherapy, there are also appointments with specialists,nutritionists, and physical therapists. It will help with general expenses like gas, groceries, and care items.
We appreciate any and all support. I have also created a shop with t-shirts and other items for sale. All proceeds go to helping the family with medical expenses. Please share this campaign on all of the social media sites in order to help Team Joe continue to grow!