Amanda Evans Fight Against Cancer
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After a long five months, Amanda has been mentally well enough to give us an update on her health. It is no secret that Covid and all the precautions she has to take during this pandemic has taken a huge mental toll on her. Many things have happened in these past five months.
Back in March she expressed the stress of her veins in her left arm not holding up to all the poking and prodding. One day during a treatment session the end of April, it took 45 minutes and 3 different nurses to get a line started (something that normally takes 45 seconds). After chatting with her oncologist, they came to the conclusion it was time for her to get a port. So, in May, she had the surgery to have the port placed. She handled this surgery quite well. Since having the port, her treatments, labs and tests have run MUCH smoother!
In May, Amanda also had her 6 month scan. Unfortunately, the scan revealed an enlarged nodule on her upper left lung and a couple of enlarged lymph nodes. The nodules and nodes were VERY small and her team of doctors decided to monitor her lungs and have another scan in two months.
At the next scan, the nodule and nodes did grow, but still VERY SMALL. The next step was to have a bronchoscopy to try to biopsy. There was only one lymph node large enough to try to biopsy. However, this procedure was unsuccessful. During the procedure, the surgeon decided that trying to biopsy brought a greater risk of puncturing Amanda’s lung; so, she backed out.
The next step was to see a cardiothoracic surgeon to discuss a more invasive surgery. After the surgeon reviewed her chart and scans, he relayed to Amanda that based on how the nodule looks (appears to be cancer) and where it is located, it is best to have the entire upper lung removed; also known as a lobectomy. Having a lobectomy sounds a lot scarier than it actually is. Amanda's lobectomy is scheduled for September 18th, 2020. Although this is a very painful surgery and she will be hospitalized for several days, she finds comfort in knowing that losing her upper lung will not affect her quality of life post-surgery.
If you have watched Amanda’s recent update video on Facebook or Instagram, you know she doesn’t need or want anything. But I think we can all agree lifting some financial burden off of her family right now would be a blessing. Even if you can’t donate $1 or $10, buying something as simple as coffee or dropping off a warm meal would let her know you are thinking of her. She is about to undergo a major surgery that will result in losing her upper left lung & multiple days of hospitalization away from working & taking care of her family. TRUST and BELIEVE me when I say that ANYTHING will help her family during this crazy time!!!
We have updated Amanda's story, her GoFundMe & Venmo information, & started sharing on different social media platforms. We are praying to raise awareness & possible donations towards Amanda’s fight against cancer. My overall hope is for her to be able to completely stop working full time, & be able to focus solely on her health and family during this time.
If you don’t feel comfortable donating to GoFundMe (since they do take a portion of the proceeds) we have included Amanda’s Venmo information for anybody wanting to directly donate to her:
Venmo- Amanda-Evans-297
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Thank you for the bottom of our hearts, and God Bless You All.
Back in March she expressed the stress of her veins in her left arm not holding up to all the poking and prodding. One day during a treatment session the end of April, it took 45 minutes and 3 different nurses to get a line started (something that normally takes 45 seconds). After chatting with her oncologist, they came to the conclusion it was time for her to get a port. So, in May, she had the surgery to have the port placed. She handled this surgery quite well. Since having the port, her treatments, labs and tests have run MUCH smoother!
In May, Amanda also had her 6 month scan. Unfortunately, the scan revealed an enlarged nodule on her upper left lung and a couple of enlarged lymph nodes. The nodules and nodes were VERY small and her team of doctors decided to monitor her lungs and have another scan in two months.
At the next scan, the nodule and nodes did grow, but still VERY SMALL. The next step was to have a bronchoscopy to try to biopsy. There was only one lymph node large enough to try to biopsy. However, this procedure was unsuccessful. During the procedure, the surgeon decided that trying to biopsy brought a greater risk of puncturing Amanda’s lung; so, she backed out.
The next step was to see a cardiothoracic surgeon to discuss a more invasive surgery. After the surgeon reviewed her chart and scans, he relayed to Amanda that based on how the nodule looks (appears to be cancer) and where it is located, it is best to have the entire upper lung removed; also known as a lobectomy. Having a lobectomy sounds a lot scarier than it actually is. Amanda's lobectomy is scheduled for September 18th, 2020. Although this is a very painful surgery and she will be hospitalized for several days, she finds comfort in knowing that losing her upper lung will not affect her quality of life post-surgery.
If you have watched Amanda’s recent update video on Facebook or Instagram, you know she doesn’t need or want anything. But I think we can all agree lifting some financial burden off of her family right now would be a blessing. Even if you can’t donate $1 or $10, buying something as simple as coffee or dropping off a warm meal would let her know you are thinking of her. She is about to undergo a major surgery that will result in losing her upper left lung & multiple days of hospitalization away from working & taking care of her family. TRUST and BELIEVE me when I say that ANYTHING will help her family during this crazy time!!!
We have updated Amanda's story, her GoFundMe & Venmo information, & started sharing on different social media platforms. We are praying to raise awareness & possible donations towards Amanda’s fight against cancer. My overall hope is for her to be able to completely stop working full time, & be able to focus solely on her health and family during this time.
If you don’t feel comfortable donating to GoFundMe (since they do take a portion of the proceeds) we have included Amanda’s Venmo information for anybody wanting to directly donate to her:
Venmo- Amanda-Evans-297
LIKE LIKE LIKE! SHARE SHARE SHARE!
Thank you for the bottom of our hearts, and God Bless You All.
Organizer and beneficiary
Amelia Ochs
Organizer
Kansas City, MO
Amanda Evans
Beneficiary