Jenny B. vs Breast Cancer
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At 7 month’s pregnant, Jen Bassett’s excitement to meet her first child was growing. So too was her anxiety over a new lump she had found during a self exam. Her OBGYN reassured her that it was nothing – most likely another side effect of all the crazy pregnancy hormones. After all, at 30, the likelihood of it being something serious was slim.
At her 6 week postpartum appointment, Jen’s doctor decided to aspirate the lump, all the while assuring her that it wasn’t anything to worry about. He was so sure that everything was fine and told her with utmost confidence that it “isn’t anything that will send you to your grave.” After the results came back of “atypical hyperplasia,” Jen and her husband, Steve, were referred to a surgeon.
While preparing for their son’s first Christmas, the Bassetts received the news… Jen had tested positive for breast cancer. More tests and surgeries later would provide the full diagnosis. Jen is a carrier for the BRCA1 gene. Her cancer is ER-positive and very aggressive. In the following three months, her diagnosis of stage II jumped to stage IV, the breast cancer having metastasized to her liver.
An estimated 155,000-plus women (and men) in the U.S. currently live with “mets,” Stage 4 breast cancer that’s metastasized, or traveled, through the bloodstream to create tumors in the liver, lungs, brain, bones and/or other parts of the body. While treatable, metastatic breast cancer (MBC) is incurable. The median survival is three years; annually, the disease takes 40,000 lives. (Mapes, D. Fred Hutch News Service. Oct. 24, 2014 )
Jen refuses to be given a timeline, and holds fast to the belief that all things happen for a reason and as they are meant to be. As new parents, she and Steve continue to count their blessings and keep their eye on what is most important – their happy, healthy, now 7 month old son. Jen firmly believes that Frankie is her guardian angel. He helps her to keep all things in perspective and maintain a positive attitude.
She is determined to work hard throughout treatment to give her family as much time together as possible. However, Jen needs your help! With this new chronic life condition, unfortunately she does not qualify for life insurance and the peace of mind that comes with it. She has also had to go on medical leave from her full-time job to undergo many surgeries and ongoing chemotherapy treatments. This loss of income coupled with steap medical bills cannot be a deterant to her family's well-being.
Please show your support of this strong mother, wife, sister, daughter, and friend. No donation is too small, and all donations are greatly appreciated.
#EverybodySayLove
At her 6 week postpartum appointment, Jen’s doctor decided to aspirate the lump, all the while assuring her that it wasn’t anything to worry about. He was so sure that everything was fine and told her with utmost confidence that it “isn’t anything that will send you to your grave.” After the results came back of “atypical hyperplasia,” Jen and her husband, Steve, were referred to a surgeon.
While preparing for their son’s first Christmas, the Bassetts received the news… Jen had tested positive for breast cancer. More tests and surgeries later would provide the full diagnosis. Jen is a carrier for the BRCA1 gene. Her cancer is ER-positive and very aggressive. In the following three months, her diagnosis of stage II jumped to stage IV, the breast cancer having metastasized to her liver.
An estimated 155,000-plus women (and men) in the U.S. currently live with “mets,” Stage 4 breast cancer that’s metastasized, or traveled, through the bloodstream to create tumors in the liver, lungs, brain, bones and/or other parts of the body. While treatable, metastatic breast cancer (MBC) is incurable. The median survival is three years; annually, the disease takes 40,000 lives. (Mapes, D. Fred Hutch News Service. Oct. 24, 2014 )
Jen refuses to be given a timeline, and holds fast to the belief that all things happen for a reason and as they are meant to be. As new parents, she and Steve continue to count their blessings and keep their eye on what is most important – their happy, healthy, now 7 month old son. Jen firmly believes that Frankie is her guardian angel. He helps her to keep all things in perspective and maintain a positive attitude.
She is determined to work hard throughout treatment to give her family as much time together as possible. However, Jen needs your help! With this new chronic life condition, unfortunately she does not qualify for life insurance and the peace of mind that comes with it. She has also had to go on medical leave from her full-time job to undergo many surgeries and ongoing chemotherapy treatments. This loss of income coupled with steap medical bills cannot be a deterant to her family's well-being.
Please show your support of this strong mother, wife, sister, daughter, and friend. No donation is too small, and all donations are greatly appreciated.
#EverybodySayLove
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Jenny Bassett
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Cleveland, OH
