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Single Mom Battles Rare Jaw Cancer, Fights for Life
17 Nov
Summary
- 39-year-old single mom diagnosed with rare, aggressive B-cell lymphoma
- Given just 14-20% chance of 5-year survival, undergoes clinical trial treatment
- Raises funds on GoFundMe to cover costs while away from her two sons
In November 2024, 39-year-old Nancy Major from Fannett, Texas, was diagnosed with a rare and aggressive form of B-cell lymphoma in her jaw. What started as a seemingly minor dental issue quickly escalated into a life-threatening battle for the single mother of two.
Major first noticed a lump in her lower jaw in January 2024 and assumed it was just an abscess. However, the lump continued to grow, accompanied by weight loss, shortness of breath, and loose teeth. Despite multiple visits to the doctor and several CT scans, the true nature of the mass was not identified until a nurse finally ordered an urgent biopsy.
The devastating diagnosis revealed that Major had a rare and extremely aggressive form of B-cell lymphoma, a type of cancer that originates in the white blood cells. Doctors warned her that she had just a 14 to 20 percent chance of living for five more years.
