Jenny’s Story

Site created on January 8, 2021

Welcome to our CaringBridge website. We are using it to keep family and friends updated in one place. We appreciate your prayers and words of hope and encouragement. for Jenny.  Thank you for visiting.


On November 27, 2020 (while visiting family in Maryland) Jenny was admitted to the hospital for severe abdominal pain.  Upon admission to Upper Chesapeake Hospital, a CT scan was performed.  The CT scan revealed that something did not look right with Jenny's appendix and an appendectomy was recommended.  The surgery was performed later that day and Jenny remained at Upper Chesapeake for a couple days to recover.  A few days after being discharged, Jenny received a call from her surgeon.  The pathology from Jenny's surgery revealed Stage IV appendix cancer, specifically goblet cell carcinoma.  Needless to say, we were all shocked and overwhelmed.  But quickly, we rallied to research the disease and the best course of action moving forward.  


Through research and advice from appendix cancer support groups, Jenny was lead to Dr. Armando Sardi at Mercy Hospital in Baltmore.  Dr. Sardi is a leading surgical oncologist, specializing in complex cancers of the abdomen.  After meeting with Dr. Sardi, the recommended course of action is for Jenny to undergo HIPEC (Hyperthermic Intraperitoneal Chemotherapy) surgery, which is scheduled for January 12, 2021.  This is an intense surgery, Jenny will remain at Mercy anywhere from 7-20 days for recovery.  She will then stay at our parents house in Bel Air for several more weeks before making the trip home to Davidson.  


We know that God is good and he will walk with Jenny through this surgery and her recovery.  Your continued prayers are appreciated!


"And I will be to her a wall of fire all around, declares the Lord, and I will be the glory in her midst"  Zechariah 2:5


**As you all know, medical expenses will mount quickly and Jenny will be out of work for several months or possibly longer depending on the complexity of her surgery.  If you are able, please consider donating to Jenny's GoFundMe so that there is limited financial stress on she and her family during this time**


GoFundMe link:  https://www.gofundme.com/f/28w2lrl0c0

Newest Update

Journal entry by julie dorney

It is a good morning!!!  After a little bit of a rough weekend, we have some awesome news to share!

Let me start with this past weekend . . . on Saturday, Jenny was in severe pain and could not keep anything down.  She was taken to Upper Chesapeake where they diagnosed her with an intestinal blockage (unfortunately, not uncommon after GI related surgery).   They were able to get her pain under control and give her some meds to stop her vomiting.  The doctors at Upper Chesapeake communicated with Dr. Sardi at Mercy and he wanted to have her under his care for observation.  So, Jenny was transported back to Mercy on Sunday.  She was treated with IV fluids and she is back on a clear liquid diet to giver her bowels a chance to rest.  She is being discharged from Mercy later today and is super excited to be coming home!

Now for the good news . . . First, while Jenny was at Mercy, Dr. Sardi was able to take all of her staples out!   Second (and best of all), Jenny received her pathology and her lymph nodes are clear so she will NOT NEED ANY FURTHER CHEMO!!!!!!!!!!!  

Thank you for your love, well wishes and prayers!  Jenny feels so blessed to have so many friends and family supporting her through this journey.  

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