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Inconclusive
XO
Jen
Update 04/20/12
Hi,
My doctor in Chicago does not feel comfortable waiting until the end of May to see what this is, so I'm having yet another test today. I will let you know as soon as I find out what this one shows. Hopefully nothing!
XO
Jen
Inconclusive
Inconclusive. That's the result of the last test. The good news is my doctor is willing to wait and see what my next set of scans show at the end of May instead of doing a biopsy. So the waiting game continues, which is fine with me, because that means there is still hope that this "something" could be something other than more cancer.
So please, keep saying those prayers. And I will keep telling you how very grateful I am for all of your support. I am one lucky girl!
Love,
Jen
Update II
Hi,
I am finally home and anxiously awaiting the results of the MRI which will help guide us as to where we go from here. I will let you know as soon as I hear about this 'somethin' in my liver.
In the meantime, I am keeping myself busy by staring at my computer, trying to write papers as my last full semester of grad school is coming to an end. There is a lot of staring going on and little writing. Concentration has not been my strong suit these past few days. I also learned last week that I will have to move in June, so apartment hunting will keep me busy as I wait.
Thank you all for checking on me. I only wish I could fully express how appreciative I am for all the love and support I've been shown.
I will keep you posted......
Love ,
Jen
Update
Hi,
This check up at MD Anderson has been quite an adventure. Unfortunately, the 'thing' in my liver is still there and unfortunately, it grew. The good news is, my bone tumors did not. So, more tests are needed, which means I have had to stay in Houston. After more tests in the morning, the waiting game will once again begin.
I am overwhelmed and humbled by all of the warm wishes and prayers from so many. They make this nerve-wracking journey so much more tolerable. I sincerely thank you.
Love,
Jen
Prayers
Please send your prayers and positive thoughts to Jennifer down in Houston.
Grateful
Nine years ago today my life changed forever. Nine years ago today I was told I had cancer.
For all of your prayers and support these past nine years, I am truly grateful. For those of you that have not left my side on this treacherous path, I am truly grateful.
Cancer has taken so much from me, but it hasn't taken my life and for that I am grateful beyond words.
Love,
Jen
World Cancer Day 02/04/2012
Today is World Cancer Day.
On February 4, we join organizations around the world in supporting World Cancer Day to promote ways to reduce the burden of cancer. Each year globally, 12.7 million people learn they have cancer, and 7.6 million people die from the disease. Cancer is the second leading cause of death in the United States, exceeded only by heart disease; it kills more than half a million Americans every year.
A Global Concern
More people die from cancer than from AIDS, malaria, and tuberculosis combined. The World Health Organization projects that without immediate action, the global number of deaths from cancer will increase by nearly 80% by 2030, with most occurring in low- and middle-income countries.
Research suggests that one-third of cancer deaths can be avoided through prevention, and another third through early detection and treatment. Despite having proven interventions for prevention, early diagnosis, treatment, and care for cancer, these medicines, technologies, and services are not widely available in low- and middle-income countries. At the United Nations Summit on Communicable Diseases in September 2011, leaders from more than 120 countries declared non-communicable diseases, including cancer, a global priority and committed to taking action to address them.
Please join us in supporting the 28 million globally currently fighting cancer.
Take the World Cancer Day Quiz:
Happy Birthday!!!
Another year. Another birthday. How lucky am I?!?
About eight years ago in my support group at the hospital, I met a kind, quiet girl named Kay. Always first to volunteer to host a gathering or extend an invitation to join in her holiday plans, Kay's generosity was abundant. She often came to group excitingly doling out some new remedy she found to aid in one of our many, many maladies. No matter how many years passed, Kay never failed to send a card for a birthday, a holiday, or any occasion. Sometimes even just to say hello.
Three years ago when the group gathered to send me off for my three month journey in Texas to receive my stem cell transplant, Kay was uncharacteristically absent. She had been at the hospital all day after finding a lump in her neck. Six years after her first diagnosis, Kay learned her cancer had also returned. My heart sank. Not sweet Kay.
With a tracheotomy in the ICU this past October, Kay was uncomfortable and suffering. But she wasn't ready to give up her fight. Kay said she, "wanted more time". Kay deserved more time. She was to turn 45 in a month. Unfortunately, Kay didn't have more time. Kay didn't live to see that birthday.
Kay loved nature, loved her lake house, loved her job as an attorney. Kay loved to travel, loved to run, loved her friends and loved her family. Most of all, Kay loved her husband Rob, who never left her side.
We all loved Kay. And we all would have loved to see Kay celebrate many, many more birthdays. Today I will celebrate my birthday for Kay.
And for all those who deserved more birthdays, especially, Anne Broccolo Philbin, Jane McCarthy Goodwin, Jim Burns, Liza Marcus, Alison Coleman, Sara Western Garavaglia, Sammy Cipolla, and Claire McCall.
The best birthday present I could receive is your prayers. More specifically, that my scans in March are free of the 'something' on my liver and if not, that I find the grace and courage that those above possessed.
As always, with gratitude,
Jennifer
Update
Hi All,
This is Jen's cousin Tom Jennings posting for her.
As many of you may know, Jen goes down to M.D. Anderson every three months for scans and a checkup from her wonderful Doctors and staff at MDA. Jen's last visit was a few weeks ago and tests revealed something inconclusive that requires monitoring and further testing on her next visit in March.
Please take a moment in your day to say a prayer and send some positive energy Jennifer's way. Jen is such a positive, powerful, supportive person in so many people's lives so I know everyone is good for a quick prayer in support of Jen.
Many thanks to all who read Jen's blog and who continue to be so supportive of her.
Psalm 23
Psalm 23