Grandmother's Cancer Battle: Private Chemo Fundraiser

0:00On March 27, Sarah Williams, a 53-year-old grandmother and teacher from South Bend Fleet, struggled with constipation all through January, 2025. Her doctor kept suggesting laxatives, but things changed fast on February 17th when a friend spotted her yellow eyes while she was babysitting. Grandkids, that led to an urgent trip to South End University Hospital for tests. Blood work and a CT scan the next day confirmed pancreatic cancer. Sarah underwent a major Whipple surgery at Royal London Hospital to remove the tumor and nearby lymph nodes. She went home after nine days, but severe pain hit that night, sending her back in an ambulance. The family was devastated by the sudden news, with Sarah and her husband in tears as they called their kids. Complications piled up after surgery, including split sutures, blood clots in her lungs, sepsis, and weeks more in the hospital. Everyone focused on her recovery amid the shock. Akimo started in June 2025 at St. Bartholomew's Hospital, but low blood cell counts paused

1:03it. By late November, a huge abscess in her liver caused agony, requiring drainage and antibiotics until December 22nd. A January 20th 26 scan showed liver issues, yet the NHS planned to wait until April for more checks. Worried about delays, Sarah got private scans revealing cancer spread to her lungs, liver, and pancreatic area. Now she's fundraising through GoFundMe for private chemo to start treatment right away, grateful for the huge community support pouring in.