A 1992 Palmerton High School graduate now living in North Carolina is currently waging the two most desperate fights of her life.

Alaina Giordano is battling Stage 4 breast cancer.And because of her cancer, a judge ruled that custody of her children should go to her ex-husband who lives in Chicago.This week, Giordano, 37, appeared on NBC's "Today Show" and appealed for public support regarding the judge's ruling.She also was on the syndicated show "Inside Edition" on Tuesday. She told Inside Edition that her greatest fear isn't dying from the cancer. It's losing the children.Her story has been told in the Chicago Tribune, New York News, and even the London Daily Mail.There is a Facebook page, "Alaina Giordano Cancer-stricken mom fights to keep custody of kids," of which 2,320 people have signed in and indicated their support.Giordano lives in Durham, N.C. and is the mother of two children, ages 5 and 11. She was diagnosed 3 1/2 years ago with Stage 4 breast cancer. At the present time there is no cure for the cancer, which has metastasized to her bones. ABC News reports "she receives monthly treatment and her medical records list her cancer as stable and not progressing."On April 25, a North Carolina district judge, Nancy Gordon, ruled that Kane Snyder, the father of the children, would get custody of the children. The N.Y. Daily News says the custody arrangement was ordered by the judge "despite accusations he abused her during their marriage."All reports state that the judge's ruling was made primarily on the fact that Giordano has cancer. Judge Gordon has even suggested that she move to Chicago to be closer to the children, and that she could receive treatment there.She is currently being treated in Durham.Kane has rejected suggestions that he move back to North Carolina, stating there is no employment opportunity available there.The judge said in her ruling that Kane has employment and Giordano does not, which also was a consideration.Giordano has 30 days to appeal Judge Gordon's ruling.Neither Giordano nor Kane could be contacted this morning for comment.