My name is Jennifer Asher, and I am fighting for my life against stage 4 HER2-positive metastatic breast cancer. This is a fast-moving, aggressive cancer that has already spread to my lymph nodes, sternum, and spine. I’m humbly asking for your help, not just for myself, but for my husband and our children, who have stepped up in ways no one their age should ever have to.
Friends & Family…
This is an urgent cry for help. I was diagnosed on December 24th, 2024, Christmas Eve, with stage 4 HER2+ metastatic breast cancer. The tumor was hidden beneath my right breast, in a place no mammogram could have seen. By the time we found it, the cancer had already moved to my lymph nodes, chest bone, and my L3 and L5 vertebrae. This diagnosis came out of nowhere and has completely upended our lives.
I’ve already undergone six rounds of chemotherapy and am now on targeted treatment, but my doctors have yet to finalize a long-term plan. I’m doing all I can to get answers, and if necessary, I may have to switch doctors to continue fighting for my life. Meanwhile, the physical toll of treatment has been brutal. I can’t eat or drink easily, I’m constantly fatigued, and pain in my back and bones is a daily battle. I used to love running around with my kids, fixing things around the house, going to concerts with my daughter. Now, even standing for long periods is a struggle.
Cancer has already taken so much: my health, my energy, and my job. My husband Tony had to quit one of his jobs to care for me full time. My oldest son Macen, along with his fiancée Maeleigh, have taken over managing the household: paying bills, grocery shopping, and cooking every meal with love and care to meet my changing needs. My youngest son has taken on the house and car repairs I used to do myself. My daughter still goes to concerts with my ticket, and once, even got the band to FaceTime me and sign a shirt just for me. This is the kind of family I have. We hold each other up. But we’re tired, and we’re stretched to the limit.
Because of the severity of my condition and the uncertainty around what treatments come next, we are in urgent need of help. The financial strain of cancer is overwhelming. Every co-pay, every gas tank to treatment, every day without income, it adds up fast. We’re doing everything we can, but it’s not enough.
This fundraiser is solely dedicated to helping us cover the basic costs of living, medical expenses, and supporting our children while we navigate this life-altering fight. Your donation will allow me to continue treatment and focus on the one thing that matters most: staying here with my family for as long as I can.
If you know me, you know how much I love being a mom. My children are my heart. I want to be there for more birthdays, more milestones, more ordinary afternoons on the couch. I want to hold their hands a little longer.
We are deeply grateful for every prayer, every bit of love shown, every supporter, and every donation. Thank you for helping us hold onto hope.
With all my heart,
Jennifer