Supporting Our Teacher's Fight: Hope, Healing, and the Road Ahead
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Misty's Story
Misty's Story
In August of 2022, our beloved teacher was diagnosed with Stage II invasive ductal carcinoma (ER+/PR+) breast cancer. Like so many facing this diagnosis, she met it with courage and determination.
She underwent a mastectomy, removal of lymph nodes, multiple rounds of chemotherapy, and 16 rounds of radiation. By February of 2023, she was told the words everyone hopes to hear—she was cancer-free. For over a year, she continued routine monitoring and began moving forward with her life.
But in the spring of 2025, things changed.
She began experiencing extreme fatigue that didn’t go away. By mid-summer, she discovered a lump near her sternum and began suffering severe pain. In August, testing revealed devastating news: her cancer had returned and spread to her liver. The doctor told her that her time was limited, but they had a protocol to slow the cancer down.
Her medical team immediately began an aggressive treatment plan, including hormone therapy and oral chemotherapy. While these treatments are often necessary, the side effects are overwhelming. Over just a few months, she lost 30 pounds, struggled to eat or drink, and experienced severe cognitive challenges that made it difficult to function day-to-day.
At that point, she made a deep personal decision.
With the support of her family, she stepped away from the oral chemotherapy and chose to pursue additional supportive therapies not covered by insurance. What followed has been nothing short of remarkable for her.
Her strength began to return. She could eat again. Her mind became clear. She came back to her classroom—back to her students, doing what she loves.
Even more encouraging, her medical scans have shown significant improvement. Her cancer markers, which were once at 13,000, have dropped to 245. Recent imaging shows no evidence of cancer in large portions of her liver and no detectable spread elsewhere in her body.
While her journey is not over, she is fighting—and she is improving.
Why We're Asking for Help
Why We're Asking for Help
The treatments and therapies that are helping her regain her life are not covered by insurance. The financial burden is significant, costing tens of thousands of dollars.
As a school community, we are coming together to support her—just as she has supported so many students over the years.
Your donation will help:
Cover ongoing treatment costs
Support continued care and monitoring
Relieve financial stress so she can focus on healing
A Message of Hope
A Message of Hope
Every cancer journey is different. This is one person’s experience, and it is not meant to replace medical advice. But her story is one of resilience, courage, hope, and options—and we believe it deserves to be shared.
How You Can Help
How You Can Help
Donate if you are able
Share her story
Keep her and her family in your thoughts
Every contribution, no matter the size, makes a difference.
Donate through GoFundMe: https://gofund.me/be5cddcf6
Donate through GoFundMe: https://gofund.me/be5cddcf6
Donate through Elko Federal Credit Union: You can donate directly by calling or visiting Elko Federal Credit Union and letting them know you want to donate to the Misty J Cyr account.
Donate through Elko Federal Credit Union: You can donate directly by calling or visiting Elko Federal Credit Union and letting them know you want to donate to the Misty J Cyr account.
A Closer Look at Misty's Journey, Challenges, Decisions, and Progress
A Closer Look at Misty's Journey, Challenges, Decisions, and Progress
In August of 2022 I was diagnosed with Stage II Invasive Ductal Carcinoma ER+/PR+ breast cancer in my right breast and the lymph nodes in my right armpit. In September of 2022, I had a lateral mastectomy with the removal of all the lymph nodes in my right armpit. 3 of the 14 lymph nodes were cancerous. In October, I started the first of 4 rounds of chemotherapy, followed by 16 rounds of radiation. My last treatment was on February 14th, 2023. I was told that I was cancer-free and monitored every 6 months, with a mammogram or an ultrasound of my left breast every time I went. In August of 2024, I was cleared of the need for an ultrasound and only needed a yearly mammogram.
In May of 2025, I started not feeling well. I was exhausted and struggling to make it through the day. I truly thought that I was just "end of the school year tired", but it didn't improve when summer hit. I spent most days sleeping or doing very little. In mid-July, I discovered a lump just below my sternum. I had also started experiencing excruciating leg pains. By the time I saw my doctor on August 15th, this lump was the size of a golf ball. A PET scan, along with other tests, was ordered.
The PET scan showed that my liver was full of tumors, so a biopsy was ordered and completed on September 11th, 2025. The biopsy confirmed that my initial breast cancer had spread to my liver. My oncologist instantly started me on Letrozole (a hormone blocker intended to stop my body from using estrogen), Lupron (a monthly shot to shut down my ovaries so they are no longer producing estrogen) and Ribociclib (also known as Kisquali, an oral chemotherapy medication). I was told that this regimen would last for a couple of years and then we would have to change medications. They said they had enough medication options to get me a "number of years", as long as I responded well to all medications.
Based on this information, I chose to start an Ivermectin/Mebendazole protocol, including a range of vitamins and minerals. I stayed on this treatment plan until December 21st 2025. During this 4-month span, I lost 30 pounds, was unable to eat or drink much of anything, and lost cognitive ability and memory of anything happening. My husband decided to take me off Ribociclib and see what happened. As soon as I was off the Ribociclib, my cognitive ability started to improve, and I was able to eat a little (green grapes and chicken broth). I returned to the doctor for a PET scan on January 10th 2026. At this point, I had been off the Ribociclib for 3 weeks, and my mind was clear. The cancer in my liver was reduced. My oncologist wanted me to come off all the things that I was taking and only do the chemo... I told her that I would rather live a shorter, meaningful life than a life of being sick, not being able to eat or carry on a conversation with my kids, or watch their sports and events. I told her I was stopping the chemo and was going to continue the non-traditional path and see what happens. Since then, my tumor count has continued to drop (these numbers were initially at 13,000 and are currently sitting at 245). without the Chemo and Ribociclib.
I had an additional PET scan on March 27th, 2026. Currently, there is no sign of cancer in the left lobe of my liver; only 1 quadrant is still affected on the right lobe of my liver; and there is no evidence of cancer anywhere else in my body. I still have a way to go, and then I will have to continue to maintain certain treatments that are not covered by insurance.
I would like to thank the following entities for guiding and supporting me through this journey;
Ruby Mountain Chiropractic 775-777-3033
Elko Chiropractic 775-777-7066
Harmonic Hearts 775-777-4679
First Med https://firstmedinc.com/
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