My Nonprofit Reviews

My experience with Anisa is nothing more then magical. She is a gift to many but such a blessing to me. I WILL SURVIVE organization, has been in full support of assisting me in finding treatment for a condition I was diagnosed with in March 2018, called Breast Implant Illness (BII). Traditionally BII has not been linked with breast cancer until recently.

The cause of this illness is ruptured silicone or saline implants. Most recently textured implants have been associated with a new form of lymphoma; Breast Implant Associated Anaplastic Large Cell Lymphoma (BIA-ALCL). BIA-ALCL, has become a reality for many breast cancer survivors and BII patients, who originally chose breast implants as a safe solution for maintaining body image. Unfortunately, this special lymphoma has proven to be fatal to many patients.

Thus the reason, breast implants now have an even more probable cause connection with breast cancer. BII is known to cause auto-immune diseases such as Lupus, MS and Rheumatoid Arthritis. Patients suffer from hair loss, severe brain fog, anxiety, weight loss/gain, depression, joint pain/swelling, and numerous other issues. Some women have suffered for years not knowing the cause of their issues. Most were not diagnosed until years later, since regular mammograms can not detect this condition, only a diagnostic mammogram which is not covered by most insurance. By this time, many women have become victims of auto immune illnesses, etc. just like breast cancer, early detection is key.

BII is a cause that needs to be on the lips of all health officials and mandates warning people of the potential life threatening issues implants can cause. Unfortunately, this is still a relatively new illness and not recognized by the FDA. Which has caused an ongoing battle with women and the FDA in securing payments via insurance for this illness. Majority of surgeries are self-pay with price tags from $6,000 and up just for removal. Not to mention the after-care and detoxification rituals and practices that are mandatory, causing an even bigger expense to patients that are out of pocket.

There is still much work and awareness needed. Thankfully, I WILL SURVIVE has assisted us in providing a platform for this cause. Anisa's immediate call to action to assist in raising money for awareness and mandatory surgeries for women, is priceless to our recovery. Currently, I am an advocate for BII and awaiting surgery like millions of others. In 2019, I established "Cracked But Not Broken, Healing Implant Illness" to raise awareness and money for this cause.

The guidance and direction Anisa has shown by taking my cause on as a client, has given me and other women like me, hope in becoming closer to surgery and healing. I no longer feel alone in this battle. It is my hope and prayer that everyone who is battling an illness or has a cause is privved to have the love, support and blessings I have received with I Will SURVIVE!

Gracious Thanks for allowing me to share my story!

Continued Blessings,
Lady Carol Causieestko
Owner/Director
The Return of the Lady
thereturnofthelady@gmail.com
Client & Fundraiser