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@medo1717

My mother in law has stage 4 liver cancer that means the world to my wife and I. This past year has been incredibly tough on us all. This is our last stretch and we'd love your help and support in spreading our story.In her own words below:Hi Everyone, my name is Aicha. I'm an ex-cancer patient survivor who thought I can have a chance at a normal life again with my three beautiful children, but life has a way of doing what it does best.In 2018, I was diagnosed with stage 4 colon cancer with countless tumors in my liver. At the time, I was given little hope from all discussions with doctors and was told that I would not be able to live.But I began chemotherapy and fought with everything I had for my family.Against the odds, I responded so well that I underwent a major liver surgery, which put me into remission for four precious years.Last year, my world changed again when new tumors appeared. Again, I am told I have no resolution and my only chance for survival is a liver transplant through a living donor. My family tried to become donors, but sadly, none were a match.I am reaching out to the public with an urgent plea. I have a beautiful life with three wonderful children and a family who would do anything to keep me here with them. A liver transplant from a living donor would help give me another chance at life.I am mentally, physically, and emotionally exhausted.

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Hello @medo1717, welcome to Mayo Clinic Connect.

I moved your discussion and combined it with the discussion titled:

"Request Suggestions: How did you find a living donor?"
- https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/living-donor-request-suggestions/

You may notice I removed the link for gofundme as self-promotion and soliciting is now allowed on Mayo Clinic Connect, https://connect.mayoclinic.org/blog/about-connect/tab/community-guidelines/.

However, you may find many useful strategies, tactics and ideas on how to get your story out there and how you can help your mother-in-law find a living donor.