Jennifer’s Story

Site created on November 30, 2022

Hello and welcome! Jen's Caring Bridge page will be filled with updates on her medical care, how she's feeling, what she's eating, and how many Hallmark Christmas movies she is watching. Please bookmark this page and visit often! 

On October 5, 2022, Jen was diagnosed with breast cancer after a routine boobie smash (mammogram) and biopsy. On November 1, she underwent a partial mastectomy hoping to get clear margins and get started on any chemotherapy and radiation she would need. Unfortunately, they could not achieve this as the tumor was larger than originally thought, and a lymph node also tested positive, moving her diagnosis to Stage II-A. 

She was scheduled for a double mastectomy on November 29, but we decided to wait for a second opinion from Mayo Clinic before proceeding with that. And this is where the journal begins...

Newest Update

February 15, 2024: All Clear!

Journal entry by Kelly Kirby —

Jen's PET scan remains clear. Superstition validated and will continue. Thank you all for the positive thoughts!

~Kelly

p.s. This song has no connection to anything except Jen casually said one day, "I can sing "Genie in a Bottle" in Spanish," as though this is just a normal thing she learned in school. And then she proved it. And it has never failed to make me laugh.

Read More of the journal titled "February 15, 2024: All Clear!"
Patients and caregivers love hearing from you; add a comment to show your support.
Help Jennifer Stay Connected to Family and Friends

A $25 donation to CaringBridge powers a site like Jennifer's for two weeks. Will you make a gift to help ensure that this site stays online for them and for you?

Leave a comment of support for Jennifer

Did you know? A quick comment, no matter the situation (positive or negative), can boost morale by 28.2%.

Comments Hide comments

Load more comments
Read More Journal Entries

Show Your Support

See the Ways to Help page to get even more involved.

Personal Fundraiser
Support Links
Helpful Requests
Go to Ways to Help
SVG_Icons_Back_To_Top
Top