Few Options Left

Deeply infiltrating endometriosis is a rare form of endometriosis that starts growing deep within the tissue. It often goes undetected until it is severe and starts spreading to other areas. "It spread to my pelvic region, my intestines, and my ureter,” said Vanessa. “It just kept progressing.” 

On top of this, another problem arose. Deeply infiltrating endometriosis doesn’t always go away with medications. One of the few options Vanessa had left was surgery. She had already had two operations, neither of which were fully successful. 

“I needed to fly from Phoenix to Atlanta,” said Vanessa, “because this was going to be my third surgery.” She added, “It’s risky and I needed to see a doctor who has the knowledge to remove it completely.” Unfortunately, a long-distance, round-trip flight was a problem Vanessa didn’t have the resources to solve. How was she going to access the lifesaving surgery? 

Blessed by Angels

When patients are losing hope, sometimes angels deliver an answer to their prayers. In this case, it was Mercy Medical Angels! The nonprofit worked together with Delta Airlines and the American Cancer Society to pay for airline tickets and arrange travel. 

“Delta Airlines was fantastic,” said Vanessa. “I was able to get to medical care and fly back home with no hassle.” 

Now, Vanessa is out of surgery. Her quality of life continues to improve, plus she was able to maintain financial stability. When asked about how Mercy Medical Angels helped her, Vanessa’s gratitude spills over. “I couldn’t have gotten the care I needed if I didn’t have this help. I feel so blessed that I was able to find Mercy Medical Angels!”