Help Meghan #KMF
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Take a moment and imagine these separate scenarios. Going through an unexpected and unwanted divorce after 13 years and having two young girls. Hurts the heart, right? Imagine finding a lump in your breast and learning you have breast cancer, the first in your family. Terrifying. Combine these two experiences along with a global pandemic, trying to figure out finances when suddenly being forced to be the sole provider for you and your daughters, helping those girls learn virtually when schools close and how to cope with changing family dynamics all while navigating cancer treatments & surgeries . You may question how you could do it all. This has been my sister, Meghan’s life since May 2019. First, a separation in May 2019, then a punch to the stomach with a breast cancer diagnosis in August and it’s been a hectic ride ever since.
In regards to her battle with cancer, Meghan received her first mammogram August 9th where they located the lump. She had a biopsy August 13th and was formally diagnosed August 16th with Stage 2B Invasive Ductal Carcinoma. After many consultations with numerous doctors she had a lumpectomy and node removal on October 7th. However, the margins were not clear so she had a re-excision on November 4th where they also placed her port for chemo. She began Chemo treatments December 9th. For the next 2 months she went every 2 weeks for AC chemo and then weekly for 3 months to receive Taxol. That’s 5 months worth of chemo. All while working full time, raising her two daughters, and then navigating the unknown of the global pandemic. Her final chemo treatment on April 27th was one worth celebrating, but very difficult to do with the restrictions set in place due to Covid-19. Her family and friends wore masks and stood in the parking lot to help celebrate the warrior that she is. However, her journey is long from over.
On August 12th of this year, just days shy of her diagnosis, Meghan will be undergoing a double mastectomy. This major surgery will require her to remain in the hospital for a minimum of 24 hours. Once she is healed from her surgery, she will then be undergoing 25 to 30 sessions of radiation. Radiation was not originally in the plan, but after consulting with surgeons and a radiation oncologist, they determined that it was best for her to have radiation because she is so young (35years old at age of diagnosis) and it had spread to a lymph node. This is 5 days a week for 5-6 weeks straight. A heavy treatment such as this may cause burns and extensive fatigue. After having time to heal and recover from radiation (4-6 months), Meghan will then have reconstructive surgery.
Throughout all of her cancer treatments, recovery and surgeries, Meghan has been working full time with Geico and taking minimal time off for recovery. As the divorce has not been finalized (as of the start of this campaign), Meghan has remained on her ex’s health insurance. While insurance covers a portion of all these medical bills, it does not cover it all. Meghan has been paying $300+ a month since beginning treatment to cover out of pocket expenses. When the divorce becomes finalized, she will be on new insurance of her own. As you know, with new insurance you start all over. This means Meghan’s out of pocket expenses will restart and co-pays for surgeries and hospital stays are high. Add in the cost of a lawyer and divorce while being a single parent is draining.
With all that Meghan has been through over the past 1.5 years she is strong and all that she will be going through in the next 1-1.5 years she will be even stronger but, we are hoping to help ease the stress of it all by helping with her medical expenses and allow her mind and body to rest and recover as it needs. If you find it in your heart, please help Meghan with your donation. Every little bit goes a long way. All funds will be used to cover medical and personal healing expenses.
Your donation and prayers for smooth procedures and recovery are greatly appreciated.
A sincere thank you from the bottom of our hearts.
In regards to her battle with cancer, Meghan received her first mammogram August 9th where they located the lump. She had a biopsy August 13th and was formally diagnosed August 16th with Stage 2B Invasive Ductal Carcinoma. After many consultations with numerous doctors she had a lumpectomy and node removal on October 7th. However, the margins were not clear so she had a re-excision on November 4th where they also placed her port for chemo. She began Chemo treatments December 9th. For the next 2 months she went every 2 weeks for AC chemo and then weekly for 3 months to receive Taxol. That’s 5 months worth of chemo. All while working full time, raising her two daughters, and then navigating the unknown of the global pandemic. Her final chemo treatment on April 27th was one worth celebrating, but very difficult to do with the restrictions set in place due to Covid-19. Her family and friends wore masks and stood in the parking lot to help celebrate the warrior that she is. However, her journey is long from over.
On August 12th of this year, just days shy of her diagnosis, Meghan will be undergoing a double mastectomy. This major surgery will require her to remain in the hospital for a minimum of 24 hours. Once she is healed from her surgery, she will then be undergoing 25 to 30 sessions of radiation. Radiation was not originally in the plan, but after consulting with surgeons and a radiation oncologist, they determined that it was best for her to have radiation because she is so young (35years old at age of diagnosis) and it had spread to a lymph node. This is 5 days a week for 5-6 weeks straight. A heavy treatment such as this may cause burns and extensive fatigue. After having time to heal and recover from radiation (4-6 months), Meghan will then have reconstructive surgery.
Throughout all of her cancer treatments, recovery and surgeries, Meghan has been working full time with Geico and taking minimal time off for recovery. As the divorce has not been finalized (as of the start of this campaign), Meghan has remained on her ex’s health insurance. While insurance covers a portion of all these medical bills, it does not cover it all. Meghan has been paying $300+ a month since beginning treatment to cover out of pocket expenses. When the divorce becomes finalized, she will be on new insurance of her own. As you know, with new insurance you start all over. This means Meghan’s out of pocket expenses will restart and co-pays for surgeries and hospital stays are high. Add in the cost of a lawyer and divorce while being a single parent is draining.
With all that Meghan has been through over the past 1.5 years she is strong and all that she will be going through in the next 1-1.5 years she will be even stronger but, we are hoping to help ease the stress of it all by helping with her medical expenses and allow her mind and body to rest and recover as it needs. If you find it in your heart, please help Meghan with your donation. Every little bit goes a long way. All funds will be used to cover medical and personal healing expenses.
Your donation and prayers for smooth procedures and recovery are greatly appreciated.
A sincere thank you from the bottom of our hearts.
Co-organizers (3)
Caitlin Davidson
Organizer
Parker, VA
Meghan Hook
Beneficiary
Peggy Niessing Gleason
Co-organizer
Brittany Purdy
Co-organizer