Aileen’s Story

Site created on September 1, 2020

I went to the Doctor with complaints of exhaustion and restless legs in June of 2020.  It was discovered that I was anemic.  I started taking large doses of iron and refocused on my other health conditions that stemmed from a head on car collision in January of 2019.  I was set up for surgery on my right ankle, once I was cleared by my cardiologist and the rest of my health care team.  My hemoglobin was checked once again and was still very low.  This led to me having  a colonoscopy on August 26th.  During that scope, a tumor was found on the right, ascending colon.  The biopsy came back with the news that it was cancer.  I had the tumor removed on September 4th, 2020.  Cancer was found to be Stage 3 and had moved into my lymph nodes. The next step is chemotherapy.
This is kind of a free form blog about what I'm going through.  I appreciate you reading and commenting.  I feel like I have a pretty good attitude about what is going on, but the love and support from my family and friends goes a long way toward helping that attitude! Please don't forget my daughter, Loghan in your love and good thoughts.  She is taking much on in caring for me at this time.  Luckily we have many people praying and supporting us!
Aileen

Newest Update

I AM A SURVIVOR

Journal entry by Aileen Finney —

I'm a SURVIVOR

 

I had a CAT scan yesterday.  I got the news that I am officially CANCER FREE.  I can feel the weight of the last 8 months lifting from my shoulders. 

I want to thank each and every one of you for the love and support, prayers and good vibes.  Knowing I had so many family and friends as well as strangers praying and pulling for me really made a difference on my worst days.  I was also blessed with a wonderful medical team. Dr. Singh and his staff and everyone at The Cancer Center were wonderful.  I can't praise them enough. 

I go in on Monday to find out what happens next.  There will be more scans and colonoscopies in my future.  I'm SO GOOD with that.  Please, please... call and set up your colonoscopy.  No, the prep isn't fun, but trust me, it's a hell of a lot better than chemotherapy! 

 

Please do something fun, silly or full of self care for yourself to help me celebrate my recovery!

Love and Peace, 

Aileen

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