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Hello! For those of you who don't know me, my name is Beth and Paige is my close friend. Paige and I met 5 years ago when she moved to St. Louis from Hamilton, Illinois. We graduated from Paul Mitchell together and we have been friends ever since.
At the beginning of December Paige started experiencing symptoms. Over the course of a couple months the symptoms progressively became worse. After an appointment with a Gastroenterologist a colonoscopy was scheduled. Unfortunately, during the procedure the doctor discovered a large mass. Shortly after this, on January 28th, Paige was diagnosed with stage 3 colorectal cancer. Due to the progression and severity of her symptoms, the doctors determined the cancer is aggressive and rapidly growing.
After careful consideration, Paige decided to entrust Siteman Cancer Center with her treatment journey. Due to the nature of Paige's condition it became clear that treatment needed to start immediately, therefore Paige has already undergone a handful of procedures. Not even a week after being diagnosed with colorectal cancer Paige was admitted for a laparoscopic colostomy surgery. This was an intrusive surgery that required a four night hospital stay.
After discussing the next course of treatment, Paige met with a fertility specialist. Radiation therapy is included in Paige's treatment plan. Due to the treatment area and the high dose of radiation, it will affect her reproductive organs. Therefore, it was decided that due to Paige's young age of 23 it would be in her best interest to retrieve and freeze her eggs so she can have the option of starting a family in the future. Over the course of a couple weeks Paige went through the process of IVF and underwent the procedure to harvest her eggs.
Currently Paige is undergoing extensive radiation and will continue on to chemotherapy, which is twelve rounds of treatment over the course of three months. After radiation and chemotherapy Paige will be having inevitable surgery to remove the mass. We have hope, but the outcome of the surgery could potentially leave Paige with life altering changes.
Paige works in the restaurant industry and is also in the paralegal program at Meremac Community College. As one could imagine these surgeries and procedures are time consuming and take a serious mental and physical toll on an individual. Some of the procedures, such as IVF are costly and are not covered by private insurances. In addition, Paige has had to take a significant amount of time off work already, and will continue to have to do so. Unfortunately, Paige does not receive paid time off or sick leave.
As her friend, I want to do something to help Paige out. If I could I would cure her cancer myself, but much to my dismay that is not an option. Paige has remained optimistic and strong since the beginning of this diagnosis, but it has been life altering and extremely stressful to say the least. I want to reach out to anyone who could potentially help Paige with the financial burden this cancer has brought into her life. Any contribution big or small is greatly appreciated. Please keep Paige in your thoughts and in your prayers. She WILL beat this!
If you would like to follow her treatment journey, please visit her Caring Bridge site at https://www.caringbridge.org/visit/paigebrumley
At the beginning of December Paige started experiencing symptoms. Over the course of a couple months the symptoms progressively became worse. After an appointment with a Gastroenterologist a colonoscopy was scheduled. Unfortunately, during the procedure the doctor discovered a large mass. Shortly after this, on January 28th, Paige was diagnosed with stage 3 colorectal cancer. Due to the progression and severity of her symptoms, the doctors determined the cancer is aggressive and rapidly growing.
After careful consideration, Paige decided to entrust Siteman Cancer Center with her treatment journey. Due to the nature of Paige's condition it became clear that treatment needed to start immediately, therefore Paige has already undergone a handful of procedures. Not even a week after being diagnosed with colorectal cancer Paige was admitted for a laparoscopic colostomy surgery. This was an intrusive surgery that required a four night hospital stay.
After discussing the next course of treatment, Paige met with a fertility specialist. Radiation therapy is included in Paige's treatment plan. Due to the treatment area and the high dose of radiation, it will affect her reproductive organs. Therefore, it was decided that due to Paige's young age of 23 it would be in her best interest to retrieve and freeze her eggs so she can have the option of starting a family in the future. Over the course of a couple weeks Paige went through the process of IVF and underwent the procedure to harvest her eggs.
Currently Paige is undergoing extensive radiation and will continue on to chemotherapy, which is twelve rounds of treatment over the course of three months. After radiation and chemotherapy Paige will be having inevitable surgery to remove the mass. We have hope, but the outcome of the surgery could potentially leave Paige with life altering changes.
Paige works in the restaurant industry and is also in the paralegal program at Meremac Community College. As one could imagine these surgeries and procedures are time consuming and take a serious mental and physical toll on an individual. Some of the procedures, such as IVF are costly and are not covered by private insurances. In addition, Paige has had to take a significant amount of time off work already, and will continue to have to do so. Unfortunately, Paige does not receive paid time off or sick leave.
As her friend, I want to do something to help Paige out. If I could I would cure her cancer myself, but much to my dismay that is not an option. Paige has remained optimistic and strong since the beginning of this diagnosis, but it has been life altering and extremely stressful to say the least. I want to reach out to anyone who could potentially help Paige with the financial burden this cancer has brought into her life. Any contribution big or small is greatly appreciated. Please keep Paige in your thoughts and in your prayers. She WILL beat this!
If you would like to follow her treatment journey, please visit her Caring Bridge site at https://www.caringbridge.org/visit/paigebrumley
Organizer and beneficiary
Elizabeth Hawn
Organizer
Chesterfield, MO
Paige Brumley
Beneficiary