Introducting Sheilah Martinez

Oct 19, 2020

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Introducing Sheilah Martinez.


Sheilah was born in Durango, Colorado, and raised in Lumberton, New Mexico. She comes from a small family but married into a big extended family, so she has a lot of love in her life. Her favorite hobbies are fishing, camping, and visiting casinos.


In May of 2019, Sheilah was diagnosed with stage IV squamous cell cancer, a form of cancer that forms on the skins or organs. Sheilah's specific type of cancer is vaginal cancer. She was diagnosed after finding a lump on her left side and was just 57 years old.


When she first received the news, she was shocked, sad, and stressed, but she felt her community's support right away. Her family was wonderful, and one of her daughters is a nurse and cared for her mother during her hospital stays and at home. Her husband has also been an incredible supporter and has been her rock during this ordeal.


Sheilah's treatment process became more problematic as it went on, and she struggled a lot, despite all the love and support coming from her community. She felt that all the prayers coming her way were exceptionally helpful. Her daughter took care of business when she wasn't there, which was a massive weight off her shoulders.


For anyone going through a difficult diagnosis or treatment, Sheilah's message is to talk to somebody. Particularly, if you know someone who has been through the same or similar thing you are going through, you will find great comfort in speaking to that person. Sheilah even gave her personal phone number to share with anyone who needs a kind listening ear to help them through their journey: 515.759.1196


Sheilah is still fighting her battle. What helps her the most is having a relationship with God and receiving support and prayers from the people around her. Every medical department that helped her through radiation and chemotherapy has also been of great help. Her family and friends, old and new, give her the hope and support she needs to continue on her journey.


Your support of the Cathy Lincoln Memorial Cancer Fund helps women receive financial assistance for medical exams, diagnostic testing, medication, treatments and travel.


Please consider making a donation today:


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