Judith’s Story

Site created on July 6, 2018

We decided to use Caring Bridge to keep everyone updated about our mom's journey. 
   
     As most of you know, in 2014 Judy was diagnosed with Endometrial Carcinoma Sarcoma. This is a rare and very aggressive cancer, with a high probability of-re occurrence within the first year.  She bravely underwent 6 rounds of Chemo and kicked this cancer's butt for a little over 2 years.  However, in July of 2017, a hernia developed and she underwent hernia surgery.  Surgery was successful, however,  the pathology report came back showing microscopic cancer cells in the fatty tissue of the hernia.  She didn't let that break her spirit.  Her courage, positive attitude and strength was inspirational.  She continued to battle, with 6 more rounds of Chemotherapy. These rounds were much harder on her body, but her resolve was amazing.  All appeared to be looking good and after the 6 additional rounds her tumor marker numbers were down and her scans were clear.  However, her oncologist wanted to make sure that the cells were completely gone.  She ordered a PET scan. Unfortunately, small microscopic cells were still present.  She underwent 3 more rounds of Chemo, hoping that this would kill the last of the cells; but the cancer stopped responding to the Chemo treatment.    
    She wanted to try a promising trial, at the University of Chicago. She was all set to start the trial,  when she had some pressure on her kidneys and was not able to participate in that trial. This was very disappointing. But she still was not ready to give into the cancer.  She had 2 more rounds of a different Chemo and some targeted radiation. She is an amazing and strong woman. 

       Judy has come to the point that her body cannot take any more treatment.  It’s been an up and down struggle with rounds of chemo followed by a time of remission.  She has elected to go into hospice care.   As Judy's children, we are so proud of the brave way she took on this battle, she is a warrior and our hero!



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Update on Funeral & Donations

Journal entry by Denise Zier —

Just a little update. As we prepare for our mom's funeral, I have set up a drop box for pictures.  
   https://www.dropbox.com/home/Pictures%20of%20Judy

     We also wanted to give some more information about our mom's funeral.

Visitation 

Sunday August 5, 2018
4:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Laird Funeral Home
310 S State St, 
Elgin, IL 60123
 
Funeral

August 6, 2018

Short visitation at church
10:00 - 11:00 before mass

11:00 AM funeral mass

St. Thomas More Church
215 Thomas More Dr, 
Elgin, IL 60123
 
Luncheon to follow

 Donations:
     People have been asking about flowers or donations.  An organization that was important to our mom was Fox Valley food for health. This organization provides meals for people going though Chemo. (So they don't have to cook and can focus on fighting).
    Our mom had planned on donating her time to them when she felt better to help others going though what she had to go through. We believe she would want any donations to go to them, so they can make a difference and help someone else that is in need.   I believe you can make a donation in her name. 
 
 Here is the link

https://foxvalleyfoodforhealth.org/donate/

     We are overwhelmed on the love and support we have felt from family and friends during these last weeks.  Thank you all and hope to see you on the 5th and 6th to say goodbye to our mom.  

      
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