06/18/2025
Sorry for the delayed update but I had to tell mommas and family before telling face space...
So here's the news... Unfortunately my cancer is back. It's back and it's much worse. It has metastasized to my liver and my bones. It is incurable. I have a tumor growing out of my xyphoid (tip of the breast bone) that is very large and is attaching to my heart and lungs as well as other areas. My best chance is to try a triple whammy of hormone therapy, chemo and then radiation. My doctor will not give me a timeline and only tells me it could be 1 day to 10+ years.
That's so upsetting to me, yet understandable! I have so much left to do in this life! So many people to meet and love! So many friends to make! So many hugs to give! So many cookies to bake! A bucket list with nearly nothing scratched off! I absolutely NEED more time with my loved ones! I know none of us are ever promised tomorrow but damnit I am not done here!
The treatments he wants me to start are an attempt to get it into remission, no guarantees, just LOTS of hope. The first step is hormone therapy.... 2 meds, 1 oral ($8,000 per dose) and 1 injection ($1,500-$2,500 per dose). The first month is 3 doses of each and then monthly maintenance for life. That's nearly $35,000 to start and roughly $10,000 monthly for what life I have left.These 2 meds are on the excluded list for my insurance, of course they are. I don't qualify for the patient assistance program because I have insurance, of course I don't. You see my dilemma, I'm sure. We have been in talks with the insurance company and are hopeful they will do an override but even after speaking with the supervisor that has taken over my case.... It's not a guarantee. If I can't start the hormone therapy I can't start the chemo or the radiation. If I do get the override approval and get to start there is still a major out of pocket expense covering what insurance doesn't. This is just the tip of what is about to be the most massive iceberg I've ever faced.
Please pray, please send positive vibes, please no negativity! Please take pictures with me when we see each other! Please send me something to make me laugh! Please don't cry for me! Somehow, someway something will get me through this and if not.... I just hope you know how much I love you all!
From here on 100% of all proceeds from baked goodies from my Jenny Jack's Bakery Shack as well as merch or craft orders from here will be by donation (no set prices as long as it covers cost) and all donations are going to my cancer care. If you could all spread the word I would be forever grateful! Thank you if you have read my book! 🥹 Message me directly for all your needs!
Love and light everyone! Oh... Don't forget to check the tatas! You don't want this battle! Trust me!
