Mama June Shannon asks for prayers.
The reality star who vowed to turn over a new leaf when she turned 44 in August, took to social media on Friday to call upon the powers of heaven.
“All of you are asking for prayers for our family as we go through this process,” the Here Comes Honey Boo-Boo alum told her 758,000 Instagram followers.
“We really appreciate all of you for all your thoughts and prayers and we will keep you all updated whenever we can,” she said, adding, “just know that all of your thoughts and prayers are greatly appreciated during this time.” explained, adding the hashtags “#mamajune #cancersucks #family #prayers.”
The concerned mum didn't mention any names, but her followers immediately knew she was referring to her daughter Anna 'Chickadee' Cardwell, 29, who is battling stage four cancer.
Mama June Shannon asks for prayers. The reality star, 44, took to social media on Friday to call upon the powers of heaven. “Y'all asking for prayers for our family as we go through this process,” the Here Comes Honey Boo-Boo alum wrote
“Anna is sending you lots of prayers. God bless you sweetheart. ,” one concerned fan wrote.
“Lord, please take Anna in your hands and help her and her family during this time when they need you,” was another's prayer.
One follower sympathized with June's struggle. “From a cancer warrior mom… angel… my heartfelt thoughts and prayers to you all.”
June's 23-year-old daughter, Lauryn “Pumpkin” Efird, posted again, adding, “Say a prayer for our family.”
Anna was diagnosed with stage four adrenal cancer in January after complaining of stomach pain. Tests showed the disease had spread to her liver, kidneys and lungs.
The Mayo Clinic reports adrenal carcinoma is a rare form of cancer that affects the adrenal glands in the kidneys. The adrenal glands produce hormones that provide instructions to virtually every organ and tissue in the body.
The mother of two girls, Kaitlyn, 11, and Kylee, eight, had undergone chemotherapy to fight the cancer.
Anna has been trying to keep her fans updated on her progress on TikTok.
“We really appreciate all of you for all your thoughts and prayers and we will keep you all updated whenever we can,” she said, “Just know that all of your thoughts and prayers are greatly appreciated during this time.” #mamajune #cancersucks #family #prayers
In her latest post, posted on November 10, she revealed that she is “undergoing this thing called autoimmune therapy.”
“It's annoying, but it's going great,” she said at the time.
Immunotherapy, according to the National Cancer Institute, is “a form of cancer treatment that helps your body fight cancer.
The immune system helps your body fight infections and other diseases.
Immunotherapy is a form of biological therapy that uses substances from living organisms to treat cancer.'
Anna, 29, was diagnosed with stage four adrenal cancer earlier this year
In her latest TikTok video, Anna revealed she was receiving immunotherapy to help her immune system fight the disease
Anna is mother to two daughters, Kaitlyn, 11, and Kylee, eight, whom she shares with ex-husband Michael Cardwell. In her most recent video, June said she will stay off social media while her family spends this time as a family, enjoying moments and making memories.
Unfortunately, it appears the treatment did not work as well as the family had hoped.
A few hours after posting her prayer request, June made a video. In a TikTok post shared on social media platforms after the prayer request, June said, “I just want to let you all know that since things have changed our lives lately, a few weeks have been completely out of our control.”
“God holds all the cards, but Anna is still with us,” she explained. “We are going through this transition (and) we still ask for continued prayers for Anna, continued prayers for the family. We see all your messages, even if we don't respond to you.'
June closed the video by revealing that she and her family are “spending this time enjoying moments together and making memories.”