Cory fights bladder cancer
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It is with heavy heart that I share that one of my closest childhood friends has been diagnosed with stage 2 MIBC Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer and will have a challenging road ahead on the way to recovery.
Cory was experiencing health concerns in the fall of last year and met with doctors to find a solution. At that time she was told they had found a tumor on the wall of her bladder and needed surgery soon to remove it so it could be tested. A 3.8 cm tumor was removed in October last year and in November she received the devastating news....it was cancerous and had spread.
After meeting with doctors and surgeons on the North Shore and in Boston, she chose treatment at the best facility on the east coast, Dana Farber and Brigham’s and Women’s. She was told the best course of action would be to undergo chemotherapy to destroy any remaining cells then surgery.
Cory with her positive attitude and love in her pockets has been receiving chemotherapy and immunotherapy treatments just about every other week. After today, she has 2 treatments left in February, then testing and surgery on March 29th.
She will have invasive surgery where the doctors will remove some of her organs and then reconstructive surgery will immediately follow. Cory will be in the hospital for 7 to 10 days for observation and then head home for a lengthy recovery.
Cory has been diligent in saving her vacation and personal time for this surgery. She has continued to work throughout this process, and her company has been very supportive. Odds are she will be short on covered time off after her surgery. One does not need any financial burden while fighting this serious fight.
As we all know and have witnessed over the many years, Cory has always been by anyone’s side that needs help or comfort. Her beautiful personality shines everyday through joy or sorrow. Every dollar raised will go directly to her and be used for expenses she encounters for her and her mother Rebecca during this difficult time, as Cory is her mothers sole caretaker.
Any amount will be truly appreciated. If you can not donate, please keep Cory in your heart and prayers on March 29th, and the weeks following. I will provide updates as Cory’s journey to being healthy continues.
Cory was experiencing health concerns in the fall of last year and met with doctors to find a solution. At that time she was told they had found a tumor on the wall of her bladder and needed surgery soon to remove it so it could be tested. A 3.8 cm tumor was removed in October last year and in November she received the devastating news....it was cancerous and had spread.
After meeting with doctors and surgeons on the North Shore and in Boston, she chose treatment at the best facility on the east coast, Dana Farber and Brigham’s and Women’s. She was told the best course of action would be to undergo chemotherapy to destroy any remaining cells then surgery.
Cory with her positive attitude and love in her pockets has been receiving chemotherapy and immunotherapy treatments just about every other week. After today, she has 2 treatments left in February, then testing and surgery on March 29th.
She will have invasive surgery where the doctors will remove some of her organs and then reconstructive surgery will immediately follow. Cory will be in the hospital for 7 to 10 days for observation and then head home for a lengthy recovery.
Cory has been diligent in saving her vacation and personal time for this surgery. She has continued to work throughout this process, and her company has been very supportive. Odds are she will be short on covered time off after her surgery. One does not need any financial burden while fighting this serious fight.
As we all know and have witnessed over the many years, Cory has always been by anyone’s side that needs help or comfort. Her beautiful personality shines everyday through joy or sorrow. Every dollar raised will go directly to her and be used for expenses she encounters for her and her mother Rebecca during this difficult time, as Cory is her mothers sole caretaker.
Any amount will be truly appreciated. If you can not donate, please keep Cory in your heart and prayers on March 29th, and the weeks following. I will provide updates as Cory’s journey to being healthy continues.
Organizer and beneficiary
Kimberly Denman
Organizer
Exeter, NH
Cory Simonds
Beneficiary
