Yes, I Have Cancer. Here's Everything We Know So Far...
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 18 มิ.ย. 2022
- On Friday, June 3rd, 2022, I was diagnosed with cancer. At 36 years old, this was not something I was prepared to deal with, but here we are.
Earlier in May, I started having a pain in my lower abdomen, and after an ultrasound they found a complex adnexal mass in my left ovary. We made plans to schedule surgery, but after the pain intensified, a trip to the ER resulted in a 12 day hospital stay.
They were set to remove the mass on June 3rd and send me home the same day, but what they found in surgery was not something any of us expected. The mass, which turned out to be malignant, was not only in my left ovary but had attached itself to my uterine wall, cervix and the outside tissue of my bowel. It was also growing around, or encasing, my ureter, which is the line that passes urine from the kidney to the bladder. Because of my ureter’s involvement, I’ve had pain that mimics that of a kidney stone and also mild swelling of my kidney.
Unfortunately, they were not able to remove all of the cancer around my ureter, as it would have caused more damage than good. So at the moment, I cannot say that I am “cancer free.” Further treatment and possibly another surgery will be required, but we have a ton of unanswered questions as we wait for the final pathology report, which is expected this week.
I am still in quite a bit of pain post-surgery, and all of your well wishes and prayers are so appreciated.
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I am holding you in my heart Jessica 🙏🏻♥️
Healing light, optimism, your hubby's strength and love, may they surround you. It seems that the docs got a lot. Eat well and avoid sugar. You are young and have a full life ahead. 🙏😇May you continue to heal and recover soon🙏
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All the best 2U
This just crushes me, because I have a daughter & son-in-law who are your ages. I'm sure all your folks are ground into powder right now. *Praying for all of you.
Girl you got this. You do. I just spent the last year doing this. Plus you have a great guy who loves you and a mom who loves you too. That's so awesome!! I know it's scary. So start researching and you will find things that you can do on your own to help yourself. Turkey tail mushrooms really helped me. And praying. Get as many people to pray for you as possible. Even if you don't believe in God. You will be taking to him a lot. Try and keep a good attitude and learn everything you can so you can make informed decisions concerning your care. Big hugs!! Also try and find the most knowledgeable doctors. That makes a HUGE difference too. Big Hugs!!! ❤️ ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
I had a similar cancer when I was 26. I'm now 60. Hang in there, you'll make it through this!
Hi .. what is your cancer?
@@martinahabagat5920 horrible and blunt
Yeah and yours has been back so stop lying..get a second opinion old bag
@@aislingsibeallyons3416 Totally normal question. Many others have asked similar questions here, and they’ve not been attacked like that. It’s not cool to be rude.
U have just given me hope I can continue to live to see my grandchildren
May I suggest...Do whatever your doctors say are the steps you need to take. Eat as clean a diet as possible. Try not to worry. Talk, talk, talk it out with cancer support groups...Stage 3 breast cancer survivor x 20 years ago.
My sister had an aggressive cervical cancer at age 33,while planning her wedding.
I believe it was stage four.
She will be 64 this August.
I will pray for you.
Do all you can to destress.
Take a break from this all when you need to.
Take care of you.❤️
Just picked my brother up from the hospital after cancer surgery, lost my Father and Sister in 2000 from cancer. It's unnerving and all encompassing, Although we move on...
Hey Jessica…. In 2010, after 6 months of surgical biopsies, I learned I had a stage 4 cancer…. Once they figured out what I had, they blasted me with chemo and it totally worked. Two years later, I noticed something was wrong and I was diagnosed with an early stage endometrial cancer. That was resolved surgically. It’s been 10 years since I’ve had cancer!!! You are young and have excellent support in all the important ways. You’ll do what you need to do and you’ll get to the point where you’ll do what I’m doing…. Saying you once had cancer and you’ll boost the spirit of those who are new to the experience. You’re going to be OK : )
Hej S Hess, can you please share what kind of symptoms you had with endometrial cancer?
Best regards ☘️🧡
Bless you
💙🙏...finished radiation therapy this year🙏🙏🙏.
@@theire483 Hallelujah! Many blessings 💚
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A wonderful “cost effective”way to help Jessica along in her journey is to watch her videos all the way through. Watch any of her videos until the end, with the adds, the sound on,TH-cam will not pay out if sound is muted. Just let them play in the background. This will generate added revenue that she can apply toward her treatments. It’s free to watch and share the videos.
Good to know, thank you.
Super great 👍🏼 idea!!❣️🫶🏼
I had forgotten videos have ads! I have been paying for TH-cam premium for about a year now as i didn'thave the patience for ads.. So I always watch videos the whole way through.
I never knew this, thank you for sharing.
@@Sammy-il1qf They do get part of your premium subscription instead of add revenue.
Hang in there, Jessica. Cancer is a scary word but everyone's cancer journey is different. My mom was diagnosed with ovarian cancer stage 3C at the age of 39. This was in 1997 and treatment options were exceptionally limited. It was basically surgery and very toxic chemotherapy, that was it. I will tell you just from experience and from working in medicine that there are so many new targeted treatment options available as far a chemotherapy, radiation, immunotherapy, etc that are so much less toxic and don't cause as many side effects. And this goes for all different kinds of cancers not just ovarian, so if it turns out to be something else just know that there are treatment options. One thing I would recommend (and this was something that my mom was great at) is becoming a staunch advocate for yourself and your healthcare. What do I mean? Ask questions, ask as many questions as possible. If you don't like a doctor's answers, find a new one. Get as many second opinions as you want, go to a big cancer institution (MD Anderson, Mayo, UCLA, Memorial Sloan Kettering), ask about clinical trials. If you're in pain tell your doctor, if you're nauseated tell your doctor. Just advocate for yourself.
As for those medical bills, because of the No Surprises Act which became law this year, the out of network surgeries or physicians/surgeons that you saw cannot be billed as out of network because this was an emergency situation and you would have no way of knowing those physicians or services being provided would be out of network. You also did not have a choice in the matter because again this was an emergency, so they CANNOT bill you as an out of network service. You're right that you will still owe your max out of pocket amount for the year, but don't let the hospital dick you around and say they are out of network. All you have to say is "No Surprises Act", and all hospitals are REQUIRED to follow this law or face hefty fines and penalties such as losing the ability to be reimbursed my Medicare/Medicaid.
I know I'm a complete stranger, but I wanted to leave you some encouragement because your story resonated with me and I know my mom would have wanted me to show you some kindness and send support through the computer to you. Also, when she was diagnosed in 1997 she was given 6 months to live....she lived for 17 years. Doctors don't get to make that decision for you
I'm glad to have read your comment. I learned some things that I hope I never have to use. My mother was diagnosed with cancer in 1994 or 95 (she didn't tell me until 95) and she ended up with an out of network anesthesiologist that screwed up what little insurance she had. She had just changed insurance and to save money had dropped her cancer insurance. She and my dad spent a lot of time on the phone dealing with billing departments. Fortunately, the pharmaceutical company gave the drugs at no cost. She just had to pay for the administration of them. The local hospital told my mom as long as she was paying something, the bill collectors could do nothing (hospitals evidently automatically send their bills to collection agencies. My mom paid a little bit each month toward each bill. Eventually she realized one doctor stopped billing her - they evidently lost her files, so she never ended up paying them. It was a roller coaster, but they got through it. As an adult, as soon as I could add supplemental cancer insurance on top of my normal full medical, I did. I hope I never have to use it.
I was diagnosed with breast cancer about a month ago and having surgery tomorrow. It's a emotional Rollercoaster.
Chris Beat Cancer has so many success stories on his channel and website. He’s so encouraging.💕Praying for you and sending love to you.🙏💕
I literally just messaged her about him and Kris Carr.
Did that person use fenbendazole? I’m going to be messaging them about this product because apparently there are a lot of amazing stories even with stage four.
Notes from a Cancer Servivor. 1. Let people give and do for you, it is their way of helping and show they love and care for you. 2. The american Cancer Society was a great support for me when I was battling cancer many years ago. They had a program which helped pay for housing near my treatment center. So I could travel a day or two before treatment and be rested and ready on treatments day, rather than getting up at dawn to drive for hours before all day treatments. 3. One day at a time, one task at a time. 4. Rest and Self care for you and Brian is so important- surround yourself with a good support system- Family and Friends.
Bravo!
Hi Jessica, I remember this time in my life! Wow! So scary & heart wrenching especially for a Mom. I was 42yrs old & diagnosed with a terminal form of Breast Cancer Triple Neg- in 2010 the outcome was grim. Guess what? I’m still here. Lots of hard hard work with Chemo, radiation and surgeries. But you can and WILL RECOVER. Every moment you are alive you are one step closer to many cure or the ability to treat cancer as a persistent illness that you can survive many years. I will pray for you sweet girl ♥️ Wish I could give you a BIG HUG
God bless your heart ♥️
Just came came across ur page today. I’m recovering from chemo, and my story is similar to urs. I’m 31, diagnosed with stg 3 ovarian germ cell cancer. My life changed in a matter of days. Went into surgery expecting laparoscopic, but my mass was 20cm. I had a full hysterectomy. My journey is very new, and chemo was hell. But I can say, I’m feeling stronger and better now that I’m recovering. There are so many woman that have similar situations as us. I’ve found strong cancer community on Tik tok. I’m sorry you are going through this. You are not alone! I will be praying for you, and following ur journey🙏 You will be okay! I am crying with you, I am rooting for you. Both of you stay strong💪
I’m so sorry about your recent journey. It’s so shocking isn’t it? I can’t imagine it being myself. My mother had ovarian cancer that had just started to effect her pancreatic sac and her liver. Thank God she is 11 years out and Super healthy! You will both be there soon. Chemo stinks and I hate it for everyone. But it’s worth the fight. You can do it!! You are loved and SO worth it. I have two more ladies on my prayer list. Sending lots of love 💗
Can you point me towards some good Cancer Tiktoks? I'm 30, dealing with stage 3 Ovarian Cancer as well, and Chemo is wearing me down pretty hard. Some days I feel so numb, while the people around me feel like I'm pushing them out. I'm so proud of all of you posting your journeys!!
@@vickyvkusnyatina6126 hi Vicky I hope you are doing well
Jessica, I know you can do this! I know you can do this, because 3 years ago I began a very similar cancer journey. I had several rounds of chemo, and 25 radiation treatments. Afterwards I began my whole food, plant-based diet, and you and Brian have helped inspire and encourage me! You are so blessed to have Brian and your Mom, and the other wonderful people in your life. You two are such genuine, kind people. Please know you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Sending prayers for you too. Cancer sucks. Speedy recovery to you.
You CAN do this Jessica. Thinking of you, with love and prayers. 🥰
Jessica - Prayers for you and Brian. Remember, the “ greatest of these is love”. And you are loved.
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That bike ride may have gotten you diagnosed a lot sooner than otherwise. You got this, girl. You have a good man who loves you, you eat healthy, and thousands of people are either praying for you or sending powerful good vibes.
That's what I said! 🙂
My family jokes that my cat is the reason my grandfather's cancer was caught! He took her outside, she got spooked, and he fell. He went to the doctor thinking he had a tailbone injury from the fall, but they determined that it was a rather large tumor putting pressure on other parts of his body. While his cancer was one that is difficult to treat, that intervention probably got us more time with him than we would've had otherwise.
Truth!
Yes! I totally agree and isn’t that just the best thing that could’ve happened! I’m so happy that she got diagnosed now and not any later. These kinds of cancers in women can sometimes not get diagnosed because the symptoms are so vague, but hers symptoms really pulled a PUNCH 🥊 so that’s really awesome.
@@Nan-59 Me, too. I've fallen in love with both of them and never met either one and never will. They're like beloved in-laws who live far away and I Iove them like family.
About 35 years ago my brother went through liver cancer. It was discovered during a gall bladder surgery. Doctors said it was too far gone to do much about it. But, eventually about half his liver was taken out, and he was given about three months to live. He went through a VERY difficult time. But, as I said that was 35 years ago. Praise the Lord my brother is still here with us! Be strong, girl and may the Lord bless you with many more years of life.
1-year post-diagnosis, double mastectomy, chemo, immune therapy, reconstruction, and still doing hormone therapy, but we will thrive. Praying for you Jessica.
You got this girl.. I was diagnosed in March with invasive ductal carcinoma, stage 2A.. I had both breast removed, they took 18 lymph nodes 2 had cancer. We can fight this and win.. 🤩💖
I had 4 lymph node and almost 30 years still here. You got this.
I just stumbled across your channel. I'm so sorry for what you are going through. You should check out Dr Berg's channel, lots of great info.
@@jenninepeters5782 also lots of crazy false info!!
Stay Positive you can do this, I was stage 3A in 2009, its definitely inconvenient to go through this journey but you can get through it... 🙏
@@kecrn4132 May I ask what kind of crazy false info?
I went in for a routine hysterectomy. The surgeon couldn't get the probes in. Found I had cervical and ovarian cancer. Had my appendix removed, scraped my intestines, removed omentum, full hysterectomy, and several other things. 6 years later, I'm in remission and mine is a very rare cancer. Good luck to you...be strong! There is hope!
Hello. I’m very happy to hear you have done so well for so long! Which rare cancer did you have? I’ve recently been dx with a rare cancer
, it was found in my ovaries but that’s not where it started.
@@kriscomer7118 low grade serous carcinoma of the ovary
@@cruisingwithcarrie2677
Me, too. 20 years ago!
@@milankatz9628 That is so good go to hear!
I had what's considered an incurable cancer...yet 12 years later I'm still NED. Newer treatments are crazy good. A lot of cancers turning into long term illnesses not a death sentence.
I had thyroid cancer at 34 and it was taken out. Did fine.
My son in his 20’s has it and is still dealing with it….but, we are positive.
So, hang in there staying positive! And, I believe in prayer power. Keeping you in my prayers to come out of this fully healed.
Easier said than done, I know, but look at all these wonderful hopeful comments of survivors and lots of love!
How is your son doing?
@@halcyon-cg2eb Aww…ty for asking. He’s doing ok but he still has more cancer tumors in his neck that he has to get out early next year.
I'm a retired RN. Mostly in an Open Heart ICU. I did a stint for a number of years as an oncology nurse. Huge progress has been made in cancer treatment. Hang in. Will be thinking of you. You've got an army of folks behind you!!
Do you have any tips?
@@sl4983 I’ve been out of oncology nursing for a long time. Everybody’s response to chemo is individual. It’s things you’ve heard of maintaining nutrition and hydration. They used to emphasize protein, and I’m confident a plant based diet can provide enough. Maintaining calories is important. If calories and hydration become an issue, you could try smoothies with additional powders supplements. I don’t use powders but there are many good ones. Thrive is an athletic line but has a good balance of protein an other elements. Smoothies have the additional benefits of hydration and digestibility. That might be getting ahead of things. Oncology teams are trained specifically and have their way of dealing with things. I would look to them.
How so, when they're still stuck in surgery, chemo and radiation?
Dearest Jessica- get yourself a beautiful notebook to record all your doctor visits and information. I did this when I had breast cancer in 2006. It really helped to record the facts and to help keep them straight and to throw in how I was feeling. You can do this and we are all with you. I am cancer free ❤️ and recording the facts and feelings helped me to stay grounded and to see the time line of my treatment. You will be up and down and that is okay!! Be kind to yourself. Love you and Brian bunches 💕
Very good advice
Yes! I had two 3 ring binders. One binder for doctor's notes, prescriptions, test results, business cards from every doctor or nurse I saw, etc. Another binder for EOBs from insurance company and medical bills. I kept a tote bag with the "treatment binder", a pen, post it notes, $20 cash, a bible, MP3 player loaded with sermons and Christian music, small blanket, photos of family, and a notebook to write down my questions. Being super organized gave me a feeling of control in the chaos of cancer. If your money is tight, call up your local thrift store and explain why you need 2 binders. Many kindhearted clerks will go check if they are selling any. Try to get the 3 inch or bigger because you will have a lot of paperwork. Also make yourself a medication log for after surgery because some medicines make you a bit loopy. You want to take everything on time, not skipping not doubling dose by accident. I looked up my cancer on TH-cam and Google. Got many ideas that helped me a lot. My oncologist was a good surgeon but didn't give me any clue about post surgical challenges and there were MANY. Luckily other women had posted their journeys which helped me tremendously.
@@happycook6737 Wow. That is definitely super organized.
@@sl4983 I did the same binder thing for my mom. It was helpful for new doctors when they reviewed her case as sometimes records didn't get sent by medical offices when requested. This way the doc could see it all in one place.
@@happycook6737 That's very smart. Do you just use a regular 1" binder?
Having cancer was the most lonely feeling I’ve ever had. At the end, when I truly thought it was the end. I really thought that I was going in the hospital never to come out again; but I thank my faith in God for the healing that followed. It was a painful, lonely journey even with my faith, but I really know that God healed me. My prayers are with you, hun.
Breast cancer survivor here. Surgeries, double mastectomy, chemo, radiation, pt, etc. My best advice is get in touch with support systems like Immerman Angels. They help so much. Hang in there. Best to you.
Jessica, I’ll just add to the many replies : hang in there !
I’m 21 yrs cancer free after being diagnosed at age 36 !!
My kids were 5 and 12 . - I had no choice I needed to fight through. And I did!
Then in 2016 ( 15 yrs on, ) diagnosed with breast cancer at stage 00.
A mastectomy later ,
And here I am today . The GranB of a Bonny boy ( the love of my life!)
And still going strong!
Chin up girl, with the improvement in treatment you stand a much better chance than I did in 2001.
I’ll be praying for you. 🙏🙏
Jessica I’ll be praying for you and Brian.
Don’t feel bad about the money. What God has for you us for you. You’ve helped so many people, it’s ok to get that help and good will returned to you. Keep your head up!
GranB??
Was there anything you did that might have helped?
I am a stage 3 ovarian cancer survivor for over 16 years. I have never been on a plant based diet but eat everything in moderation. Hoping for the best for you.
I went thru breast cancer 🎀 4 yrs. Ago. It was a hard valley to go thru. But I had Jesus by my side and my family. I will be 🙏 praying for you. May Jesus be your 🤴 👑 🦁 king.
Thyroid cancer survivor here, 44 y/o. Thank you for sharing your story. I had my thyroid removed 3 years ago at 41 y/o, after removal they told me they found a large but slow growing cancer in my thyroid. It was a very backwards situation for me because I found out after the cancer was removed. I went through radiation therapy. And luckily the cancer did not spread to my lymph nodes. So as of today I am cancer free and being monitored by my doctor. I am still considered a stage 1 cancer patient. If I am still cancer free at 5 years after removal. I am an official cancer survivor.
You have support here. Cancer is scary but it can be survivable. Follow your doctors orders and live light heartedly each day.
I am a retired RN. At age of 38 the same thing happened to me. Mine was on right ovary. After the ovary was removed I had a later surgery for a complete hysterectomy removing everything including cervix. As I said I am now retired. There are so many more options now and you will get through this! You are asking the right questions and following Dr advice.
I was diagnosed with cancer when my girls were toddlers and my son was 5 months old. I was 27… I’m 25 years older now and wow! What a journey it’s been!! Yes! Not letting the cancer control life is a good goal, but realizing it’s the number one focus to HEAL and be kind to YOU, is very important. It’s hard to do that for women who have families and I pray you have strong family support. That means everything.
It isn’t brave if you aren’t scared!!
Just keep swimming!! Dory was, and is still, my mantra….
You are stronger than you feel, smarter than you know, and loved.
My mom's husband's son had stage 4 colon cancer and had surgery at Georgetown...chemo and radiation and has recovered and back to work...my nursing advice is to get the very best advice that you can medically....God bless you Jess ..you got this...
Can I ask how you found out you had cancer? It’s a fear of mine to disregard symptoms and it being too late.
Hi Patricia, hope you doing well.
Is there any specific diet you are following.
You have this lady. I was diagnosed with stage 3 low grade serous ovarian cancer in 2020. I had surgeries and 6 rounds of chemo over 18 weeks. Yes it was horrible. Yes I had a lot of side effects. Yes I have long term issues from those side effects. But I am currently cancer free. Feel free to get upset. Feel free to cry. Feel angry. It is an emotional thing.
Jessica, I recently went to the ER thinking I had a kidney stone (I've had them in the past) and was diagnosed with an endometrioma of my right ovary. I was supposed to go for a follow-up ultrasound but was procrastinating. I watched your videos and that finally got me to schedule my appointment. My repeat ultrasound showed that the endometrioma was much larger and would likely significantly impact my fertility. Now I have an appt with my GYN to discuss family planning options as this is something my husband and I will need to decide sooner rather than later. I want to thank you for sharing your story because, if nothing else, you may have helped me have even a 1% better chance at having children. You deserve the money that people are giving to you, please know that. This is hard and you are helping so many people through your journey. You can do this, girlfriend. 💕💪
I dont care about the food, I care about you. You dont have to be fun for me or entertain me, whatever your story is you are amazing for sharing it, we all have your back, both of you
Amen! That's what I wanted to say, also.
Well said. Amen. Prayers for the Krocks.
I survived triple negative breast cancer 4 years ago. Now I am fighting leukemia which started late last year, and I am in remission now. The shock of the diagnosis and unknown of being thrown into the cancer community can be some of the worst times. Remember that you are a fighter and you are loved ❤️. You and Brian will be in my prayers 🙏.
I’m currently undergoing chemo for triple negative breast cancer….:(
So sorry you have entered this journey. I too have OC stage 3C for a year. After chemo and surgery and now more chemo I feel a lot better than I did when first diagnosed. There is always hope, teal sister. Will be watching and praying for you. There is no test or exam for OC its discovered. Women need to insist on ultrasounds if they think anything is up. It affects the young as well as older women. Celebrate the little joys, be kind to yourself. During chemo stay hydrated. Every cancer is uniqiue, hope your therapies are successful. Blessings to you.
My mother was diagnosed 11 years ago, same crappy cancer, different symptoms. The odds we were given weren’t good. They wouldn’t even do surgery. Chemotherapy only. She is in Complete Remission!!!!!!! Has testing yearly now and is doing Amazing! It’s a tough fight but worth it💖
Jessica, today I watched all 3 of your medical videos. I admit I waited, because I wasn't ready. But today, I watched, and I cried with you, and my heart breaks for you. But your strength shines through your story, your tears, your words, and I hope you see what we see. Thank you for being so kind and compassionate and candid in sharing such a personal story. Sending you BIG BIG HUGS from NY! You got this! ❤🙏❤🙏
Your brave words of “I’m not going to let the cancer take over me ..” touched my heart so much!! My first born was born with HLHS or half a heart. People sometimes make me feel like I don’t take it serious enough because his diagnosis doesn’t consume our entire life. Even though my son will eventually need a heart transplant he is more than just HLHS. He has a beautiful purpose in this life just like you and I think with God we can turn these enormous mountains into blessings. I’ll be praying for you and your family. Stay strong and draw near to God. 💚
Your son is one very lucky little boy! Thinking and treating him this way is so beneficial for him and will help him and you and your family enjoy life so much more! Huge kudos to you and your little man!💙
You got this! My husband was diagnosed with stage 4 colon cancer in early Dec last year. It had metastasized into his lymph nodes and his liver. The mass was large enough that it had almost completely blocked his colon and a week before Christmas he had colostomy surgery. He has since had a week of radiation and just finished 18 weeks of chemo. He has had some more scans and we see his surgeon this week for more info.
We are in Canada so very grateful we won't be seeing a huge medical bill when all is said and done.
Be blessed and strong, you may have cancer, but it doesn't have you.
Jessica, we all are praying for you and sending you lots of hugs while you go through this.
I’ve been a viewer on and off and have been inspired by you and Brian’s videos. I’m sending my prayers and love and hugs to you and your family.
You are not going to die from cancer . You are going to live with cancer. Love you!! Sending all the healing energy
That is SUCH a positive comment.
Praying for you! I went through it @ 39 and I am 59 now… praying for your doctors!!! Be strong! Hugs to you!
I had stage IV ovarian cancer (clear cell adenocarcinoma) diagnosed at age 31 less than a week after giving birth to my first child. I had symptoms throughout my pregnancy but it started out as an ovarian cyst on my left ovary, seemed total normal until about six months into my pregnancy, it grew to a ridiculous size. They couldn’t get it out during my c-section and were shocked at what they found when they opened me up to deliver my baby.
They call ovarian cancer the silent killer because there are very subtle signs and symptoms, such as bloating, feeling full quickly, fatigue - all things that we associate with our normal periods. There’s no test that exists for ovarian cancer, with the exception of a CA125 count, which isn’t really definitive and very subjective. My CA125 only ever reached the mid 60s while I knew other people had numbers in the high hundreds or even thousands. The typical CA125 range is 35 and below and can be run with regular blood work. I’m hoping the pathology comes back soon for you so they can get a treatment plan together.
Please hang in there! I’m 3.5 years in remission, so it’s possible.
Hi,how u doing now? Good?
Hi, I’m a cancer survivor. The first days are full of questions and shock. I’m sorry you’re going through this but you are so brave to include this journey on your channel. I’m praying for you everyday and for those who follow you.
Jessica, be gentle with yourself and let your emotions flow. You will have many happy and sad days. Cancer is quite a journey, unfortunately with many unknowns. But there is so much hope for the future. Never give up hope! Know you are not alone.
It’s ok to cry, Jessica- and you’re allowed your feelings, no matter what they are. We support you, we love you both, Jessica. You are a special couple, and we love you both! You’re both so genuine and we love you!! You’ll get through this. My sister in law is going through chemo treatments for uterine cancer. She goes for six treatments total, once every 3 weeks. She just had her third treatment last Weds. She’s upbeat and positive, but however you feel on whatever day, it’s ok. Sending love and light. ♥️🙏♥️🙏♥️🙏♥️
Oh Jessica! I’m so sorry this is happening to you. But I am cheering you on (virtually and spiritually). Love, prayers and WELL wishes to you and your loved ones (I know this is immensely hard on all them, too).
Dear Jessica, I'm so sorry you have to go through this. I wish you lots of inner calm to face everything that will come at you. All the best to you and Brian in this challenging time.
Three years ago I had a radical hysterectomy because I had cancer in my cervix and uterus. Not sure which one came first. Today I am cancer free. You got this! You can do it!
I had stage 3C colon cancer and strangely enough a cantaloupe size mass that turned out to be unrelated, in an ovary. Doctor removed 2 feet of colon (didn't need a colostomy thankfully), my appendix because it was attached and I had a total hysterectomy. 3 years out and I'm cancer free! AND I was unable to have chemo after my first dose because I had an anaphylactic reaction. I was 39 at diagnosis. You've got this! I'm praying for you!
Praying for you as you face this journey as a loving, brave, intelligent, hopeful, strong, inspiring team!💕
Will def keep you and Brian in prayer - sending wishes for quick and complete recovery
Haven’t even watched this yet, but please know you have been in my prayers. You and Brian have touched so many of us with your triumphs and struggles. I originally watched because I wanted to lose weight. But as time went on, I watched because I fell in love with your kind spirits. There are no guarantees in this life. But when we have our soul mate at our side, we can walk through any fire. God bless you both.
🙋Such sweet words.
You said that so well👍😊
Just remember you are stronger than you think, and you have Brian to love and support you. My mum had a triple by-pass, breast cancer and colon cancer within 5 months. She's been cancer free for 12 years.
You are loved and you really do deserve all the support and love from this community you have created. Continuing to pray for you both.
You’re so strong! You got this! Lots of love and healing coming your way.💕💕💕
Hey Jessica!! This is a very long story … Brian can read it to you if needed 💕❤️🙏🏼
I hope as you read this, you’re able to be as comfortable and as pain free as possible…. and also feel our love to you from the comments and our prayers (if that resonates with you, if not… our happy, well wishes 💕❤️🙏🏼)
I wanted to tell you about my gramma… I’m 52…. And when I was a wee little girl, just age 6 My beautiful gran was diagnosed with colon cancer…. Hers was just like yours, but opposite (if that makes sense)…. In other words hers started in her colon but wrapped around her uterus, bladder, ovaries…. Etc… my gran was 58 at the time of diagnosis…..
It was an incredibly difficult surgery and recovery…. It ended up being stage 4 colon cancer…. Lots of lymph nodes removed and 15 inches of her colon…They gave her heavy doses of radiation, 2 1/2 years of chemo and endless drugs of Lord know what…..
Yet she had the most positive attitude of anyone I’ve ever met…. I literally worshiped her, the literal ground she walked on, she was my most favorite human in the entire world…. My gran knew this and knew that at just age 6, I couldn’t handle the diagnosis that she had been dealt…. So she didn’t tell me…. I was just so little….I had no clue…no one told me…
What follows is one of the funniest moments in my entire life…(not funny then, but funny now)…. This story is still told at our yearly family gatherings 😐😬…. It’s kinda a side story, to the story I’m trying to tell you. Maybe Brian can read this to you, as it may be long. A bed time story of sorts… with a super happy ending 💕❤️🙏🏼
I grew up on my grandparents farm… as I mentioned my gran had been diagnosed with colon cancer…. Had all the treatments imaginable as per 1976 standards….the works…. Of course all her hair fell out…. Every bit of it…. Now as I had mentioned above, I was just 6 and had no clue about said hair loss or cancer…my gran was a very beautiful woman, even at 58 and she knew it (my 85 year old mother still jokes that my gran never passed a mirror without looking at herself 😜)… so of course my gran got a beautiful wig, it 100% looked like her real hair… it was incredibly expensive and looked amazeballs….
One night, 2 years into my grans cancer journey, it was in the winter and now I was 8 years old… we were driving back to the farm from Mass (my gran was a very devout Catholic) we went to Mass 3 times a week, and when she couldn’t go due to being so sick from the chemo…. The priest would come and offer her communion at the farm.
So it was winter and pitch black outside, no moon light even….. we pull up to the farm and park the car in the open barn, where the car used to be parked…
We get out of the car and walk up to the porch…. It was a little covered porch area that was screened off…. It had a ramp, like a wheelchair ramp that went up to the house….we noticed that gramps forgot to turn the light on for us…. I shut the screen door behind me, so we were inside the pitch black screened off little porch…. My gran reaches up to turn on the light with the old fashioned pull light, the string kind…. She pulls the string and the light goes on…. At that exact moment 5,678 moths start flying all around us….. they had somehow got trapped inside the little screened off porch…. My gran and I both begin screaming and in grans struggle…. She accidentally flips her wig off……. It was like slow motion…. My mouth hangs open….. I no longer cared about the moths flying all around us. My little mind was racing….”How can my grans hair be on the ground?”…… (I didn’t even know what a wig was!!) …..my gran is bald!! What is happening?? “How does hair just fall off?” “What is this trickery?” “What’s happening”….. so my little face had just a look of total shock…. Mouth still open….I just stood there, eyes wide and blinking fast “blink, blink, blink”….. so my gran by now is hysterically laughing….. I mean like pee your pants laughing…. I’m still traumatized and a tear rolls down my cheek….. so confused….. “what’s happening”… so gran finally gets the door open and we go in somehow, without letting all the moths in( they never locked their doors 45years ago, out in the country)…..
So we get in the house…. She puts her wig back on, bends down and says “teence (my nic name)…. It’s time to tell you that I have had cancer, I have had cancer treatment….that’s why I’ve been so sick… it made my hair fall out…. But I kicked it’s ass, it won’t be back, it doesn’t live here any more… I didn’t tell you because you’re such a kind hearted person, and I knew you couldn’t bare it, but don’t you worry, it won’t be back and I’m going to be just fine”……I had never, a day in my life heard my gran swear…. Or even raise her voice…. And she said a swear and she said ass !! I was just so lost, so confused, so scared “why doesn’t gran have hair, will I get cancer and my hair fall out? Is it like the flu? What is happening”?????? “What is cancer? Is it bad” I had so many questions and my gran answered all of them so sweetly with a smile and giggled when I asked silly questions that an 8 year old would ask..
Gran didn’t wear her wig that night…. She said it felt good to not have “that itchy thing on”… I could not stop staring at her bald head… even bald she was still so beautiful 💕❤️
We played crazy 8’s until late into the night that night…like we always did when she felt well enough too…and she would occasionally burst out laughing…. 😜🥸😬…. Especially after I said “I can’t believe your bald gramma, and that uncle Bud has more hair than you “ it was a family joke about uncle Bud being bald in his early 30’s …. We all gave him a hard time about it…. He was a good sport about it….of course she had to call and tell him that I said this, because she thought it was hilarious….. it didn’t matter that it was to late to call…. If the joke was good enough, gran called you to tell it to ya 😂
Fast foreword 32 years later, to 2005, my beautiful gran passed away of old age at 92, the saddest day of my life….
My beautiful gran got to see me get married….. have 4 beautiful babies…. Spend 31 Thanksgivings with us…. And Easter’s….. and Christmas’s ….. we made so many memories together and my 3 oldest kids, have wonderful memories of her!!
She was diagnosed at age 58 with stage 4 colon cancer…. Given Less than a 10% chance of surviving …. All her lymph nodes in her groin were removed (tho this did cause her problems with lympthodema (sp?) in her left leg for the rest of her life)…. Small price to pay!!! ….. she not only lived but thrived!! She was happy until her dying day at age 92… she passed from natural causes….
In case you are wondering, she did mostly eat plant based…. If offered meat, she wouldn’t be rude, she would eat it…but she mostly ate plant based her whole life…. I would describe her diet as very Mediterranean ….Lots and lots of beans, veggies, tons of potatoes and lots of fermented foods such as sauerkraut and other veggies and also fresh pasta (we are Austrian, from near the Italian border, my grandparents came to Oregon in 1937 and used the national homesteading act to purchase their property ) ….
I hope my grandmas story inspires you and gives you encouragement…. Because it can happen for you too, think of how much better the treatment is now, 45 years later even!! My grandma thrived and so can you!! We will kick cancers ass with you! In memory of my beautiful gramma Marie 💕❤️🙏🏼
Much Love from Oregon 🌲🌲
💕❤️~Trina~ (I’m very sorry about any typos, I’m to tired to proof read it)
Such a beautiful story of love, resilience and positivity. I shed a few tears. Thank you for sharing.
A beautiful story and a beautiful tribute to your very special grandma. Thank you for sharing this.
What a beautiful story, please published your story about your Grandmother. It's is so hopeful!
How beautiful and touching your story is.. thank you for the motivation.
What an amazing sorry! I loved it.
Jessica that fall was a blessing in disguise. Hang in there…you are STRONG and will get through this! You couldn’t have a better partner to go through this journey with than Brian. Will keep you in my prayers. ❤️
I said that too about the bike!
I thought this too.
Warm prayers and I hope your job is working with you and supporting you through all this and leave of absence.
Hey Jessica & Brian, my heart & my prayers go out to you. Thank you for sharing your lives with us -good & not so good. ❤️❤️❤️
You and Brian are both in my prayers. I know you are going to get through this together.
Jessica and Brian, you are in our prayers. Having gone through cancer, I can tell you the road ahead is going to be a journey. It is going to be just as hard on Brian as it is for you as he will be your most important care giver. Please look into cancer treatment centers of America. I went to them for most of my treatments and what I loved about them was; you didn’t have to make many decisions, they set up a plan for you and lead you through everything. They do the whole big picture not just leave you in a guessing game of what do I do next. If finances are a problem, they can help send you in the right direction for help. There are people who donate and if needed, you can set up a go fund me page and I know your tube followers will be able to help. Please don’t be too proud to do that. The last thing you two need to worry about is how your going to pay for treatment. Take it one little step at a time. No matter which way you plan on going, just know you have to do what you believe is best for you. God bless you both and know you are in our prayers. I was never a real religious person before but I can honestly say, when there was a prayer chain that my friends started for me, I felt those prayers and it gave me comfort that no matter what happens God is there.
I have been thinking about you and praying. Thank you for this update. You have no idea how many lives you have touched ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
Big hugs!! 💗💗 Sending you and Brian so much love. You will get through this! It's normal to feel "guilty" for having support but having support is a great thing and it means that somehow, some way, when its needed you will be able to help others too! 💗💗
I've been quietly watching you and Brian for almost a couple of years now, but I felt like I needed to send you all the best well wishes in the world. This is a huge and scary fight for you (for both of you, watching your loved one fight is huge too) but I know you have it in you to win against this and come out the other side. Sending all the healing, care and support from across the other side of the world x
I am relatively new to your channel and just want you to know that as a cancer survivor of 16 years I understand the emotions you are going through. I was so scared in the beginning but once I had all my reports in and I had a treatment plan, I felt in more control. You are blessed to have a wonderful husband and support system and never be afraid to ask for help. Just so you know, the American Cancer Society has something called Hope Lodge which is housing for people undergoing treatment away from their home in another city. I know there are 30 Hope Lodges. Once you find out what your plan is and where you treatment will be, you may want to see if there is a Hope Lodge. I know an application has to be submitted. It is free and a family member can obviously stay with you. Although it won't be easy, you can do this. I will keep you in my prayers.
I know this is such a stressful time and is so hard on you and Brian but these videos really do help people. So please continue to share when you feel up to it. We love you and keep fighting like hell!
Hang in there you will get through this! I will keep you both in my thoughts and prayers 🌻🌻🌻
So happy you are in touch with the folks at TrueNorth - chemo and radiation are brutal and if they can minimize your need for those treatments, go for it.
My husband was diagnosed with cancer at age 45. It was already a stage 4 when it was discovered. It has been a long hard road, but we’ve witnessed many blessings along the way. We wake up each day with determination to focus on things that are positive. It makes a huge difference. You will learn all those crazy medical terms and numbers, but you will also learn how to keep them from ruling your life. You are very fortunate to have a TH-cam family who loves you so much. ❤️ There are many prayers being said for you and your hubby right now. Thank you for sharing. I will certainly be praying for you!
So sorry that you are going through this - you are most certainly deserving of all the help and good wishes people are offering. I wish you and Brian the best, a successful treatment and recovery. Take all the help people offer, emotionally and materially ..relieving some stress is a medicine of sorts.
We will be with you thru this as we have been throughout your entire journey. It is a part of your story, but not who you are. You are loved and have so much more to do!! 🙏
You have shown incredible courage and selflessness in speaking of your cancer. You are helping people that you will never even know. Cancer is the enemy. We must all prevail. It sounds like you're up for the fight. We're all here.
I'm so sad you're having to go through this Jessica. May God continue to provide you with strength towards healing.
I will keep you in my prayers. Thank you for your courage in sharing your journey Jessica you are a very strong woman!
Prayers for you and Brian. You will get through this Jessica. Gods got this! ❤️ You are never alone!
oh honey. My heart goes out to you. I know you have the strength and the love to get thru this but its a hard road.
Cancer is a difficult diagnosis to take in, especially at a young age. In the past, we've seen it as "the beginning of the end" and sometimes it still is. However, today, with the advancement of cancer treatment it's considered more of a chronic illness that is manageable. Hang in there, pursue health (physical, mental, emotional and spiritual), use the cancer support programs out there.
You give us strength and community in every video. We are sending you love and strength now and always.
I'm so sorry you guys are going thru this! 😔 yall helped change my life and health a year and a half ago and to see this absolutely breaks my heart* sending you lots of positive vibes and strength ! 💪 if anybody can beat this you can ! I'm thinking of you and sending you love ❤️
I'm so glad you and Brian have supportive people in your lives.
I'm a firm believer in the power of prayer and will continue to pray.
Thank God, that Brian has a rock solid faith, and Jessica, with the love pouring out to you, realize that we all love you, and Jesus loves you and find strength in Him as He is the source of all wisdom and healing. I hope Brian will read scriptures to you and your heart will be touched and inspired also. Praying for you both as Brian does not want to lose you nor do we either
Sending positive vibes,thoughts and prayers your way. Be strong, you have a LOT of us thinking of you, wishing you a full recovery and sending lots of hugs and love!
You deserve every bit of the support and love you’re receiving. We are with you 💜💜💜🦋🦋🦋
Sending prayers and positive thoughts Jessica! You got this!
Sending hugs and prayers for a complete recovery. 🙏🏽
Praying for you for a full recovery!
Thank you for the update, Jessica. So many of us have come to love you and Brian as we have watched and listened to you the past few years. You are SO worthy of our donations, we are rooting for you and it is something that we can do for you. You are in my prayers. Keep on keeping on, taking care of YOU!
You got this. I was 39 y/o at cancer diagnosed. That was 22 years ago.
If you receive any negative comments about the go fund me or about anything just remember the world is made up of more good than bad and if you read a bad comment or two - just try to ignore it and try not to give it a second thought.
The majority of people who follow you care a great deal for you and your well being.
Keeping you in my thoughts and wishing you the very best news possible on Wednesday.
Jessica, my heart goes out to you and Brian. Will be keeping you in my thoughts and prayers.
So sorry you (and Brian and all your family and friends) are going through this. Sending lots of positive thoughts your way.
You got this. Praying for a speedy recovery to full health and the strength to stay strong in this journey💕
Huge huge huge prayers sweet girl! Head down! Chin up and fight with all you have! We're all with you sweet girl!
You're going to be great! It was caught really early and treatments are so effective. Love your outlook and confidence ❤
Lots of love and prayers for you, Brian and all of your family.
Much love to you, Jessica and Brian! You are in my thoughts and prayers. 💕
I'm so sorry to hear you are going through this Jessica. I'm sending positive vibes your way.
Jessica, May the prayers from many people stay with you and give you comfort at this very tough time in your life. Keep positive and full of joy. You can beat this! We love you. Bless you and your husband.