Marissa’s Story

Site created on August 16, 2021

In mid July I started with a random upper GI bleed for a few days. On August 3rd, I had an Upper and Lower GI scope - which showed a cancerous mass. I met with my oncologist and surgeon on Aug 6th to make a plan. I have Stage 4 Transverse Colon Cancer which has metastasized to my Liver and Lymph Nodes. I will be starting Chemotherapy on September 1st, and in the meantime getting all the things done in prep for that.

I’m not quite sure what life is going to look like over the next 4 months, but I will absolutely need support. You can find the meal train sign up on this site as well as a Go Fund Me Link. I prayed long and hard about this but I know God has placed people in my life to help me through this trying time and I promise to pay it foward. Other forms of support will be prayer, suggesting movies and TV shows to watch, uplifting mantras/affirmations, yoga classes, and we will see what else we think up.


Email is the best way to communicate with me at this time. You can email me at marissa.gailey@gmail.com


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Journal entry by Marissa Gailey

I texted my friend this message…
“It will be 9/1 that chemo starts, so Wednesday. And I agree. I think this is going to be a mental battle. And I’m feeling ready at this time. Scarred. Sad that it has to happen. And ready to fight for the life I want and deserve.”
My mind set is shifting. I’ll tap into these pure moments of bravery. All it takes is a moment. Which usually arises with a few tears and emotions to address. And that moment of bravery allows me to push past the old narrative that I’ve set for myself. The narrative that holds me back in so many ways. And the work is what I choose to create from my word.
Acknowledging what is real has been so helpful for me in finding acceptance. Acknowledging the journey ahead. Validation. Seeing who I am through the eyes of people who have seen my heart and passion for life and others.
I’m ready to set this new mind set ablaze! No time left for what is not serving me, nor true.
Jesus steady my heart, my mind, my body and send me to where your truest calling lies for me.
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