Jessi’s Story

Site created on February 18, 2021

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After a routine Mammogram, subsequent Ultrasound and Biopsies I was diagnosed with Breast Cancer on 2/8/2021. This site will help me keep my close family and friends updated as I head off to Mayo to seek treatment. I feel great physically and I am optimistic that the superior Specialists and Surgeons at Phoenix Mayo will take great care of me. I will have Jeremy with me for my 1st appointment which is Wednesday February 24th. I accept all positive vibes and love ❤ As always my mama has stepped up and stepped in to help with kids, pets and life in general. My work family @ Heartland has been so amazing and supportive 💜 My kids and husband are my biggest asset right now as well as all of you! We will keep everyone updated as we can...much love to you all ❤

Newest Update

Journal entry by Jessi Polk

How can it be May already?  Quick update on me:

As of today I have completed 25 of 33 radiation treatments!  Pretty exciting to be done soon!  Radiation has its own set of struggles but overall I'm doing well!  Skin changes and burning is probably the most bothersome during this portion of the fight!  About 2 weeks ago I had surgery to remove my left reconstruction as I had fluid accumulation and it was "throwing off" the Radiation. They were worried the fluid was shifting my chest wall and the Radiation was ending up in the wrong place...my heart.  So surgery went well and this Thursday I can hopefully get my drain removed. Amazingly they restarted Radiation 2 days after surgery.  Soon we will make the move back to Wyoming.  So very excited to be near my mama and our kids, family and friends.  Life has thrown us some curve balls but we are still over here fighting!  
Ohhhhhh and most exciting...growing some hair. All about those silver linings. ❤️. Go get your Mammogram because i love you all ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
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