Janene’s Story

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Janene has been diagnosed with colin cancer. She felt feverish Sunday (July 31st) night after returning home from Husets races and had a tenderness and tightness in her abdomen.  Her condition worsened during the day on Monday (August 1st) and so John took her to Urgent Care on Marian Road. After an exam and blood tests which showed elevated white blood cells (at 20) she was referred down the hall to the ER department in that same building for access to the CT imaging machine and further assessment.  The results of the CT scan showed a thickening area  with some unidentified mass.  At this time an IV for antibiotics was begun and her temperature was normal.  Her abdomen was causing pain to about a 7....they keep asking that!
The attending physician recommended transferring to tha hospital for further testing,  antibiotics,  and monitoring. 
Tuesday prep, Wednesday colonoscopy which went as far as the narrowed area and then took a biopsy and inked the area for marking.  Thursday was when we found out in the afternoon that the biopsy did indicate cancer. The plan is to remove the mass on Friday morning to allow Janene to eat properly and then follow up with a look at a few other places that look concerning. A couple spots in her lungs and bones show on the scans as well. Those will be looked at further and probably biopsied. 
We will try to update when we have any news.

Newest Update

September 25, 2023

Journal entry by Janene Winters —

Scan results were pretty good. Only 2 tumors grew a tiny bit. Nothing new anywhere else, which is the main concern.  White count is running a bit low, but that can be boosted with a shot I will get on Wednesday when my pump comes off.  Possible side effects of that (50% get) is some body aches, back ache.

Played the Cancer Jam yesterday afternoon at the Red Rock in Rowena, just east of Sioux Falls. I always enjoy performing with my husband, John and the other guys in the band. Terry Mackenzie on bass and vocals, Ron Alley on keyboards and vocals. Bob Goodman on drums. I've only been doing this band thing for a couple of years, but these guys have probably 200 years experience between the 4 of them! Makes me a lot more comfortable on stage. If I goof up, they just keep playing and cover it.

Thanks to all for continuing suppand prayers!

Janene 

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