Hey Everyone,

I am unsure how or where to start this as it is still all setting in, and it is a lot to process. But this explains everything, and I apologize for the long story.

Back in January of this year, I had what is known as a "Total" hysterectomy. Meaning during that surgery they removed my uterus, cervix, and fallopian tubes as well as what's called a debulking of Endometriosis leaving my ovaries. When the surgeons started that procedure, they were caught by surprise as the Endometriosis was A LOT worse than they thought. It went from being stage 1 to stage 4 in just three years.

After that surgery started, what I figured was going to be a recovery from that and go back to work once cleared. Well, I was wrong. The Doctor called me and told me that the pathology report came back and showed what's called Borderline Serous Tumor, which is a form of pre-cancerous cells, and referred me to GYN-Oncology. After meeting with the Oncology team, I looked at them and told them to take the ovaries.

That surgery was done on February 25th and again surgeons did more than they thought. That surgery ended up being an admission for two days. They removed both ovaries, did an omentectomy, as well as more debulking. They also took pieces of my Peritoneal Cavity which is what holds your stomach, intestines, and other organs. They sent those down for a quick pathology while I was still in the operating room. Those results came back with nothing really to worry about.

For the sake of it, they sent it for further testing where they took it all apart and tested everything. On Thursday 3/6/25, the Doctor assisting my oncologist called me to check in on me and to give me the results of that pathology report. She informed me that the results took the whole team by surprise. She then said, your pathology report came back and unfortunately, everything that was tested came back with Low-Grade Serous Carcinoma Peritoneal Primary Stage 3.

This means that I indeed have cancer, and they got what they could at the time, and that I am going to need Chemotherapy/Hormonal Therapy, or I can partake in a trial. I meet with the team on Tuesday 3/11/25 to go over EVERYTHING piece by piece and in much greater detail. I will update as soon as I know what the plan is and everything as much as I can.

I did not want to come to this, but I'm not sure what else to do. A lot of you know that we just bought a house in September. I have been out of work for 2 months already with no pay leaving my fiancé the only one working. Now with this diagnosis, I will be out way longer than anticipated. Months maybe even longer again I am not sure.

I have been informing my family and friends as much as I can but again, I am still processing all of this. We have told our oldest and he understands. Right now, we have decided that our youngest is still on the younger side so we feel like telling him right now may not be the best option, but that Mama is sick and needs more time getting better and will be with the doctors more. He thinks Mama needed another surgery because the Doctors couldn't fix it right the first time.

My immediate family knows for the most part. Mentally, I am not really okay. This wasn't in our plan. I want to be working taking care of my residents who I miss. But I can't take care of others if I myself am not well enough to do so. I will start back to take classes towards being an RN.

As I have told others, MY STORY DOES NOT END HERE!

Please do not feel like you need to donate, just pray! I have a huge fight ahead of me and it will be tough. I am asking for as many prayers as possible.

Thank you for the continuous love and support you all have shown us!

With love,

Jenn