Monroe Mom Battling Stage 4 Breast Cancer Needs Help

MONROE, CT — The sister of a Monroe woman battling breast cancer is asking for the public's help for the mother of a nine-year-old girl. Amy McGuire created a GoFundMe page where she shares her sister's Bridget's story. She was diagnosed with breast cancer 6 years ago at the age of 38.

She underwent a mastectomy, radiation and chemotherapy and soon after found out that the cancer had returned right before she was supposed to have reconstruction surgery. Her diagnosis is a very rare form of Triple Negative Metastatic breast cancer.

According to the National Breast Cancer Foundation, Metastatic breast cancer is also classified as Stage 4 breast cancer when cancer has spread to other parts of the body which usually includes the lungs, liver, bones or brain.

Three weeks ago doctors found that the cancer had spread to her brain and she is awaiting test results from a liver biopsy as well.

"You’d never know by looking at her what she deals with on a daily basis because she always has that gorgeous smile on her face and selflessly always asks how everyone else is doing," her sister said. "The doctor’s prognosis was to stay on chemo indefinitely to maintain and stop the disease from spreading. The goal was no longer to cure the disease but to provide and maintain a good quality of life."

"There will never be a time where we give up," McGuire wrote. "She remains positive, optimistic, and strong as hell. We have strong faith that she will undoubtedly get over this hurdle too but deep down we are all very, very scared. She lives her life to the fullest each and every day. There is nothing more important to Bridget than Elise and taking care of her. She is grateful and appreciative for every moment she has, for life is precious. Bridget continues to show us how to not sweat the small stuff and live passionately."

In the nine days since creating the campaign, McGuire has raised more than $13,000. Click here to donate.

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