De'Andranique Minus
By RIEL MAJOR
Tribune Staff Reporter
rmajor@tribunemedia.net
A TEENAGER is seeking the public's help to raise funds to assist in her fight against ovarian cancer.
In July of 2018, De'Andranique Minus, 16, was diagnosed with stage two ovarian cancer.
Unfortunately, Ms Minus does not have any medical insurance and all expenses must be paid out of pocket.
She now is in need of $100,000 to cover her medical expenses and has started a GoFundMe page to generate donations.
Sannisha Johnson, her cousin, said “Dede” is the sweetest soul with dreams of studying art and design.
“Sadly,” she said,“ her dreams have been temporarily interrupted by this illness and because her body did not respond to the chemotherapy.
“The news of cancer's progression spreading to the liver and spleen has left our family urgently seeking to have an emergency surgery.”
Despite the cancer diagnosis, her cousin is still hopeful.
Ms Johnson said: “She’s optimistic and trusting in God."
Ms Minus had raised more than $4,000 up to press time. Donations can be made HERE.
Comments
ashley14 5 years ago
If you can bring her here, St Jude’s hospital is great. They pay for everything, includes lodging and food for the family. They are the best children’s hospital I know of.
bogart 5 years ago
UNQUESTIONALY.....the PMH Foundation ......obviously with name bearing PMH before Foundation seemingly approved by the Authorities......seems collects funds from Bahamian public, private, agencies etc., should be reached out to assist in this case of immediate concern.
ConchFretter 4 years, 12 months ago
If there has been spread to the liver and spleen, she is now stage 4, which unfortunately has a worse prognosis. I hope and pray she is able to beat the odds, with medical treatment and with trust in God.
Greentea 4 years, 12 months ago
16 with ovarian cancer? wow. Cancer is a plague in the Bahamas. We need to address it as such.
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