Beth’s Story

Site created on December 22, 2021

On 12/21/21, Beth had surgery to remove several growths on her ovaries. During the surgery, the doctor discovered the growths were cancerous and Beth was diagnosed with high grade serous carcinoma ovarian cancer, stage 3. This is a very serious cancer but there are promising new therapies to fight it and Beth is a fighter. She will rest and recover from surgery over the holidays, then begin chemotherapy around the end of January 2022. In proper Beth fashion, she admonishes, “Don’t Google it!” As a nurse, she knows internet research often leads to wrong conclusions and doesn’t reflect individual situations. Armed with a highly experienced oncologist and the latest cancer-fighting drugs, Beth will do everything she can to continue entertaining us with her sharp wit and sarcastic humor for a long time to come. She would like to thank everyone who has called or messaged her for their concern. Although she may not be able to respond right away, she would like you to know she appreciates every one of you.

Newest Update

Journal entry by Deb Ingle

Beth is about to begin her third round of chemo and could use our support again with meals for the family. Twice a week, on Mondays and Thursdays, delivery anytime before 4:00 pm. There’s a cooler by their front door in which to place the meals. No food restrictions or allergies.  Sign up  here on her Give in Kind page.

 

Gift cards to local Mound restaurants that deliver are a good way to participate if you don’t like to cook. Or if you don’t mind cooking but are out of ideas, there are many you can find through Google, such as these https://www.tasteofhome.com/collection/meal-train-dinner-ideas/ and these https://www.southernliving.com/food/dinner/meal-train-ideas

 

Beth’s chemo is likely every week for 4-6 months, so she and Matt could also use help with rides to her appointments. For now, contact Beth if you’d like to help with that, too. If the appointments eventually fall on predicable days, we’ll put them on the meal train calendar for people to sign up.

 

Thank you to everyone who signs up for the meal train or provides transportation. Very much appreciate your support!

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