Help Terri Overcome Pancreatic Cancer

Hello all!

There is some news I would like to share with you. I was diagnosis with pancreatic cancer in March, 2025. What I thought was gallbladder issues turned more serious on March 10, 2025. I had vague GI symptoms starting mid-January went to my primary care provider in February some preliminary testing was performed that came back normal. Most of you are probably aware I am Registered Nurse I talked to my friends and colleagues, and everyone said it's your gallbladder, but not all of my symptoms added up. The day of March 10 started like any other day I saw my patients in their homes but by mid-day I noticed my eyes looked slightly jaundice (yellow) in the car mirror. I went into the office asked my nurse manager to take a look and she agreed. So, I went home grabbed a bag and went straight to the ER. I was admitted my liver enzymes were elevated and CT scan performed. The next morning GI providers came in and ordered an ERCP. The ERCP showed my bile duct was blocked and a stent was placed. My GI MD provider stated it looked like cancer, and he took a biopsy which came back positive for pancreatic adenocarcinoma.

Some of you may not be aware but my father, Ronald Lynch, passed away of pancreatic cancer in Sept 2020 at the age of 81.

My physicians told me this is mostly likely genetic due to my current age of 53. This was a huge shock to my family my oldest son, Blake is 27 and my youngest son, Jacob, is 25. My oldest son lives with his significant other in his own home not far. My youngest son Jacob lives with me and my sister, Tonya. I am the primary " bread winner" of my family. Tonya and Jacob do provide some financial support however my sister recently was let go from her position.

Originally my oncologist believed my goal was curative. However, after 11 cycles and 6 months of Folfirinox my chemo stoped working and my pancreatic cancer has progressed. My Oncologist is trying to get me into clinical trials if I qualify.

I plan on continuing to work as long I can since my medical insurance and life insurance is through my employer.

My husband, Blaine, passed away in 2013 of Parkinson's disease with Dementia leaving me a widow.

I am humbling asking for your financial support in any way possible but please don't cut yourself short. My chemo treatments are expensive, I have an out of pocket $ 15,000 deductible which has been met and I am making payments. I plan to use my donations for my medical bills, medications, lost wages and to be more comfortable as I battle pancreatic cancer.

Kind words, prayers, well wishes are always welcomed along with any donations are most kindly appreciated!

Sending you all positive, warm, loving vibes and blessings!

Thank you,

Terri