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Hello, my name is Jen and I met Teresa Volgenau in Junior Girl Scouts in the 4th grade at Crest View Elementary School in Boulder, CO. We've been the closest of friends ever since. Teresa now lives in Westminster and she needs our help. After months of mysterious symptoms, gastrointestinal issues, and no answers, Teresa was diagnosed with ovarian cancer on Friday, October 15. It appears that it has advanced to some degree, but nothing will be fully known until surgery.
Teresa is in amazing hands with Dr. Kian Behbakht and his team at the University of Colorado Cancer Center. Her first surgery is scheduled for October 28 and will entail a full hysterectomy, removal of masses, and a possible bowel resection and ostomy formation. With this type of surgery, it is partially exploratory and the final outcome will not be known until after the surgery. The surgery is particularly challenging because exactly three years ago Teresa underwent another lifesaving abdominal surgery due to Peritonitis. As a result, there is a significant amount of scar tissue to work through.
Due to this diagnosis and upcoming surgery, Teresa will experience a significant loss of income. She is currently in a considerable amount of discomfort but continues to smile and laugh with anyone in her presence. There is no doubt that Teresa is a warrior, but her ability to work is limited and she will not be able to work during the numerous weeks following surgery. Her final treatment plan is yet to be determined.
As many of you know, Teresa is full of life, a passionate artist, and after an extensive career in the performing arts she continues to coach dancers... and she is self-employed. If she takes time off, she has no income. In order to alleviate the stress of losing the majority of her income and to help pay for medical expenses, I have set up this GoFundMe page. If you would like to support her, all proceeds will be deposited directly into her account.
Teresa is an amazing visual artist and if you have been thinking about purchasing artwork from her, now is the time! You can view her work that's available for sale here: https://www.tavolgenau.com/shop-art
As we have updates, we'll post them here.
Teresa is in amazing hands with Dr. Kian Behbakht and his team at the University of Colorado Cancer Center. Her first surgery is scheduled for October 28 and will entail a full hysterectomy, removal of masses, and a possible bowel resection and ostomy formation. With this type of surgery, it is partially exploratory and the final outcome will not be known until after the surgery. The surgery is particularly challenging because exactly three years ago Teresa underwent another lifesaving abdominal surgery due to Peritonitis. As a result, there is a significant amount of scar tissue to work through.
Due to this diagnosis and upcoming surgery, Teresa will experience a significant loss of income. She is currently in a considerable amount of discomfort but continues to smile and laugh with anyone in her presence. There is no doubt that Teresa is a warrior, but her ability to work is limited and she will not be able to work during the numerous weeks following surgery. Her final treatment plan is yet to be determined.
As many of you know, Teresa is full of life, a passionate artist, and after an extensive career in the performing arts she continues to coach dancers... and she is self-employed. If she takes time off, she has no income. In order to alleviate the stress of losing the majority of her income and to help pay for medical expenses, I have set up this GoFundMe page. If you would like to support her, all proceeds will be deposited directly into her account.
Teresa is an amazing visual artist and if you have been thinking about purchasing artwork from her, now is the time! You can view her work that's available for sale here: https://www.tavolgenau.com/shop-art
As we have updates, we'll post them here.
Organizer and beneficiary
Jennifer Soule
Organizer
Louisville, CO
Teresa Anne Volgenau
Beneficiary