Help Christina Mengelkoch Crush Cancer
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On Monday March 9th, Christina went in to the doctor for a lump that she had found in her breast in January.
On Monday March 16th, she went in for an ultrasound on that breast, Christina and her doctor were sure it was a cyst, given her age and all. The Radiologist who reviewed the US, asked that she get a mammogram as well. After he reviewed the US & Mamo, he came into the room and told her he was very concerned and said he was sure it was cancer.
On Tuesday March 17th, she went to the Breast Center in Coon Rapids for a core needle biopsy of the breast and axillary lymph node.
On Wednesday March 18th, she got a call saying she has Invasive Ductal Carcinoma and it has spread to her Axillary Lymph Node.
On Wednesday March 25th Christina had a Breast MRI and now we wait for those results so that a PET scan can be scheduled, meet with oncology to figure out a treatment plan, meet with a Surgeon and I'm sure lots of other appointments. Christina has been told this will be a long hard road ahead of her and they are going to hit this aggressively do to her age. And now with this coinciding with COVID-19 we will soon be unable to accept typical help like a lunch, meal or even a hug due to her weakened immune system.
In an effort to help out during this stressful time with the additional expenses that this dreaded disease burdens people with, we are setting up this account. If you are able to assist it will go towards medical expenses, loss of income, gas and parking expenses, childcare and much much more. Jesse and Christina would be the last to ask for help but the first ones to help others.
Cancer has affected so many lives, young and old. Cancer is beatable and we are all confident that our girl will be another winner!! Thank you for your support.
"Those of you who really know me , know how stubborn, strong willed and bull headed I am. I WILL beat this!" Quoted by Christina! As her mother I can tell you cancer has met it's match!
We will try our best to keep everyone up to speed with details as they are available!
On Monday March 16th, she went in for an ultrasound on that breast, Christina and her doctor were sure it was a cyst, given her age and all. The Radiologist who reviewed the US, asked that she get a mammogram as well. After he reviewed the US & Mamo, he came into the room and told her he was very concerned and said he was sure it was cancer.
On Tuesday March 17th, she went to the Breast Center in Coon Rapids for a core needle biopsy of the breast and axillary lymph node.
On Wednesday March 18th, she got a call saying she has Invasive Ductal Carcinoma and it has spread to her Axillary Lymph Node.
On Wednesday March 25th Christina had a Breast MRI and now we wait for those results so that a PET scan can be scheduled, meet with oncology to figure out a treatment plan, meet with a Surgeon and I'm sure lots of other appointments. Christina has been told this will be a long hard road ahead of her and they are going to hit this aggressively do to her age. And now with this coinciding with COVID-19 we will soon be unable to accept typical help like a lunch, meal or even a hug due to her weakened immune system.
In an effort to help out during this stressful time with the additional expenses that this dreaded disease burdens people with, we are setting up this account. If you are able to assist it will go towards medical expenses, loss of income, gas and parking expenses, childcare and much much more. Jesse and Christina would be the last to ask for help but the first ones to help others.
Cancer has affected so many lives, young and old. Cancer is beatable and we are all confident that our girl will be another winner!! Thank you for your support.
"Those of you who really know me , know how stubborn, strong willed and bull headed I am. I WILL beat this!" Quoted by Christina! As her mother I can tell you cancer has met it's match!
We will try our best to keep everyone up to speed with details as they are available!
Co-organizers (6)
Jennifer Carpentier
Organizer
Annandale, MN
Christina Mengelkoch
Beneficiary
Sheila Kappes
Co-organizer
Barbie Mengelkoch
Co-organizer
Jordan Skluzacek
Co-organizer
Megan Manley
Co-organizer