Retinoblastoma
Angie Rush was diagnosed with Retinoblastoma when she was just three-years-old. This particular form of cancer develops behind the retina and feeds off of the young, light-sensitive tissue during its development stage. This type of cancer is easily treatable but extremely difficult to prevent.
Growing Up, Moving Forward
Angie’s parents had great health insurance when she underwent this procedure so she never entered any medical debt from having this cancer. However, everything changed when Angie became an adult, got married and considered having a family. Upon visiting her doctor to talk about having children, her doctor warned her of the terrifying reality that she could potentially bestow onto her future child…