
Help Jess Beat Hodgkin Lymphoma
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My journey started January 2016 when I went to the hospital due to night sweats, itchiness, and shorness of breath. The CAT scan showed an abnormally large growth of lymph nodes in my chest and neck. The doctors ordered a biopsy that came back positive for Hodgkin Lymphoma. Within days of my diagnosis I started a 6 month course of chemotherapy. Halfway through my body rejected the treatment, although it was necessary to finish the full regimen. After consulting with my doctor in St Cloud we determined Plan B with a more agressive course of chemotherapy. This round of chemo lasted from August to October 2016 which my body rejected again leaving me at high risk. The next step was to attempt to attack the cancer cells in a different manner by utilizing a chemo drug that came out in 2011. This regimen lasted from December 2016 to February 2017 when it was determined that I was in remission. Although I achieved remission I was still in need of a bone marrow transplant due to being high risk. I'm currently in the process of getting my transplant at the University of Minnesota in Minneapolis which has taken me away from my family. The ongoing treatments over the past 18 months have left me unable to work. My 3 children: Mia, Tessa, and Mason have been supportive but have greatly been impacted by my absence and lack of funds. Any donation is greatly appreciated to assist with medical and travel expenses as well as lost wages.
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Jess 'Serbus' McGrane
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Garfield, MN