Help Jenny Scroggins Conquer Cancer
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On Thursday, December 6th, while receiving the results of a colonoscopy performed on November 12th, my dear friend Jenny received the dreaded news none of us ever wants to hear. "You have cancer."
For those of you who know her, you know that Jenny is a beautiful, young, vibrant, giving person who would literally hand over her last dime to someone in need or even someone not in need. I have known her for more than six years. From the moment we met, we bonded almost immediately. I would say that mostly in the beginning it was because we both come from Southeast Missouri and often refer to each other as our Southern Sista. As our friendship has grown, it has become far more important and meaningful than that. To say that this news is a shock would be an understatement. Over the past few days, I've found myself thinking that she has to be one of the last people I would think could be so sick. The doctors obviously thought the same and it took true advocating on her own behalf to even get the order for a colonoscopy. At 43, she isn't even old enough to get the ok to start colorectal screening. Unfortunately, cancer doesn't discriminate or fit into any nice neat box or absolute time or age frame.
On Wednesday, December 12th, after undergoing a CT scan and meeting with both her primary physician and a colorectal surgeon, it is determined that the very large tumor she has is located in one of the worst spots for treatment and will require major surgery to remove it followed by resection and reconstruction. Prior to surgery, she will undergo several months of chemotherapy and radiation and then once the surgery is complete, will again have to follow up with more rounds of chemo and radiation. The good news is that the cancer has not metastasized. When asked what stage it's in, the surgeon explained that he could not tell her definitively until after surgery and how her lymph nodes have been affected, but his belief is that it's stage 3.
As we all know, a diagnosis of cancer can be more than physically or emotionally debilitating. It can wreak havoc on one's finances and the ability to just keep paying the bills in order to live. Anyone facing the daunting task of healing and getting well shouldn't have to worry about going bankrupt or losing everything. It's very clear that Jenny will be unable to work and while she has health insurance, it will not cover the cost of all her care.
It's time now for us to send all the care and support we can spare to see her through the enormous challenges that lie ahead. Anything, even the smallest amount, that you can donate will be greatly appreciated. Everything we can do to envelope her with healing thoughts and love is incredibly important so that her energy can be focused on beating this thing. I will be posting regular updates and if you feel so inclined, please spread the word. I thank you and I know Jenny thanks you from the bottom of her heart.
For those of you who know her, you know that Jenny is a beautiful, young, vibrant, giving person who would literally hand over her last dime to someone in need or even someone not in need. I have known her for more than six years. From the moment we met, we bonded almost immediately. I would say that mostly in the beginning it was because we both come from Southeast Missouri and often refer to each other as our Southern Sista. As our friendship has grown, it has become far more important and meaningful than that. To say that this news is a shock would be an understatement. Over the past few days, I've found myself thinking that she has to be one of the last people I would think could be so sick. The doctors obviously thought the same and it took true advocating on her own behalf to even get the order for a colonoscopy. At 43, she isn't even old enough to get the ok to start colorectal screening. Unfortunately, cancer doesn't discriminate or fit into any nice neat box or absolute time or age frame.
On Wednesday, December 12th, after undergoing a CT scan and meeting with both her primary physician and a colorectal surgeon, it is determined that the very large tumor she has is located in one of the worst spots for treatment and will require major surgery to remove it followed by resection and reconstruction. Prior to surgery, she will undergo several months of chemotherapy and radiation and then once the surgery is complete, will again have to follow up with more rounds of chemo and radiation. The good news is that the cancer has not metastasized. When asked what stage it's in, the surgeon explained that he could not tell her definitively until after surgery and how her lymph nodes have been affected, but his belief is that it's stage 3.
As we all know, a diagnosis of cancer can be more than physically or emotionally debilitating. It can wreak havoc on one's finances and the ability to just keep paying the bills in order to live. Anyone facing the daunting task of healing and getting well shouldn't have to worry about going bankrupt or losing everything. It's very clear that Jenny will be unable to work and while she has health insurance, it will not cover the cost of all her care.
It's time now for us to send all the care and support we can spare to see her through the enormous challenges that lie ahead. Anything, even the smallest amount, that you can donate will be greatly appreciated. Everything we can do to envelope her with healing thoughts and love is incredibly important so that her energy can be focused on beating this thing. I will be posting regular updates and if you feel so inclined, please spread the word. I thank you and I know Jenny thanks you from the bottom of her heart.
Organizer and beneficiary
Lynn Reeves Reinert
Organizer
Seal Beach, CA
Jenny Scroggins
Beneficiary