Jamie’s Breast Cancer Battle
Fundraising campaign by
Jamie Zeug
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US$3,700.00Donated So Far
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Campaign Story
My story starts before my own diagnosis. My daughter was two years old when she was diagnosed with Stage 3 Ependymoma brain cancer in Aug 2010. Ava was a strong, stubborn, compassionate young girl. She was had 3 tumors removed and two removed from her spine. She battled 22 months before she received her wings in May 2012. She was a beautiful brave girl that lived her short life to the fullest.
Ava taught my husband and I a lot about life and how strong you can be. She taught me to enjoy every moment you have because you never really know how long you have. Our life became devoted to support pediatric cancer research. Donations and cancer support walks became our focus. We know have a two year old son who is sweet and healthy, other than his asthma.
On October 1st, 2015 I never though I'd here the words you have cancer. I was diagnosed with Stage 2, HER2 positive, invasive ductal carcinoma. The treatment includes four drugs given every third week until April, followed by double mastectomy. I will need to continue a biological drug for a year.
A new journey will begin for my family, unfortunately I cannot do it alone. I plan to work between treatments if possible. The medical bills are adding up fast, and it is a bit scary.
I am blessed to have a loving family and great friends. Thank you all for your prayers and support.
With much love,
Jamie
Organizer
- Jamie Zeug
- Campaign Owner
- Becker, US
My story starts before my own diagnosis. My daughter was two years old when she was diagnosed with Stage 3 Ependymoma brain cancer in Aug 2010. Ava was a strong, stubborn, compassionate young girl. She was had 3 tumors removed and two removed from her spine. She battled 22 months before she received her wings in May 2012. She was a beautiful brave girl that lived her short life to the fullest. Ava taught my husband and I a lot about life and how strong you can be. She taught me to enjoy every moment you have because you never really know how long you have. Our life became devoted to support pediatric cancer research. Donations and cancer support walks became our focus. We know have a two year old son who is sweet and healthy, other than his asthma. On October 1st, 2015 I never though I'd here the words you have cancer. I was diagnosed with Stage 2, HER2 positive, invasive ductal carcinoma. The treatment includes four drugs given every third week until April, followed by double mastectomy. I will need to continue a biological drug for a year. A new journey will begin for my family, unfortunately I cannot do it alone. I plan to work between treatments if possible. The medical bills are adding up fast, and it is a bit scary. I am blessed to have a loving family and great friends. Thank you all for your prayers and support. With much love, Jamie
My story starts before my own diagnosis. My daughter was two years old when she was diagnosed with Stage 3 Ependymoma brain cancer in Aug 2010. Ava was a strong, stubborn, compassionate young girl. She was had 3 tumors removed and two removed from her spine. She battled 22 months before she received her wings in May 2012. She was a beautiful brave girl that lived her short life to the fullest. Ava taught my husband and I a lot about life and how strong you can be. She taught me to enjoy every moment you have because you never really know how long you have. Our life became devoted to support pediatric cancer research. Donations and cancer support walks became our focus. We know have a two year old son who is sweet and healthy, other than his asthma. On October 1st, 2015 I never though I'd here the words you have cancer. I was diagnosed with Stage 2, HER2 positive, invasive ductal carcinoma. The treatment includes four drugs given every third week until April, followed by double mastectomy. I will need to continue a biological drug for a year. A new journey will begin for my family, unfortunately I cannot do it alone. I plan to work between treatments if possible. The medical bills are adding up fast, and it is a bit scary. I am blessed to have a loving family and great friends. Thank you all for your prayers and support. With much love, Jamie
Donors
- Anonymous
- Donated on Feb 02, 2016
- Beth Alman
- Donated on Jan 01, 2016
- Mike Kolbinger
- Donated on Dec 03, 2015
Article shared
Update posted by Jamie Zeug at 09:59 pmThe article says it all. It's not easy being completely honest all the time, and it can be exhausting. http://cancer.baydakh.com/2016/02/12/what-your-fri...
Surgery
Update posted by Jamie Zeug at 04:32 amHello All!I have completed my last chemotherapy January 20th. It was a bit tougher than the others. My lab work is all real low, but starting to get better.I had a sentinel axillary lymph node biopsy under my arm where they detected a lump in October on Feb 11th. The. . . . .
End of Chemo
Update posted by Jamie Zeug at 11:20 pmJan 20th was my last chemo. It really wiped me out. But I recovered in a couple weeks. I had a PET scan on Tues the 9th. It was clear in the breast, some gray area in the underarm by the lymphnodes. I had an axillary sentinel lymphnode biopsy on. . . . .
Jan 2016
Update posted by Jamie Zeug at 06:10 pmSorry it has been some time since I wrote an update. Our Christmas went well. Jace had a blast opening presents and playing with family. We went to a few Christmas dinners. I was feeling well so I was able to eat and visit. It was nice.I had my fifth. . . . .
Chemo Day
Update posted by Jamie Zeug at 02:40 pmToday is the day. Getting my second round of Chemo this morning. Hoping I can handle it better than last time. Have a plan and hoping I can stick to it. Have people coming to help and bringing food this weekend, gotta keep drinking and eating.
Feeling better
Update posted by Jamie Zeug at 02:38 pmSo far I have been feeling better after chemo. Started eating again, but my appetite for things has changed. My next treatment is October 29th. We decided it may be best for me to take a leave from work since I was sick for so long after the treatment. I
Sunday morning
Update posted by Jamie Zeug at 02:13 pmThis week was busy. Had my port placed Tuesday and Chemo on Weds. The Chemo really got to me. Really tired, body aches, nausea and diarrhea. Wasn't able to eat or drink.Spent Sat night in the hospital to get fluids and help with the pain. It looks like a beautiful
Donors & Comments
- Anonymous
- Donated on Feb 02, 2016
- Beth Alman
- Donated on Jan 01, 2016
- Mike Kolbinger
- Donated on Dec 03, 2015
- Jason Hammerback
- Donated on Dec 03, 2015
- Sara Olson
- Donated on Oct 23, 2015
- Alyssa Augst
- Donated on Oct 22, 2015
- Paul Huiras
- Donated on Oct 20, 2015
- Charmin Amundson
- Donated on Oct 18, 2015
Stay strong and fight hard!
- TAMBRA DAHLHEIMER
- Donated on Oct 14, 2015
I am prayin for you!!!!
- Lance McNab
- Donated on Oct 13, 2015
Keeping you in our prayers Jamie!!
