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I feel it’s important that I share this serious information with you.
Over the last 7 months I’ve been quietly struggling with the biggest health issue I have faced in my entire life... Honestly, I’m still in shock, you think it could never happen to you, but I’ve been diagnosed with cervical cancer. I’ve only told a few people, and I’m not sure why because it doesn’t make anything easier.
I do everything in my power to support myself and my health. All the things that should keep me well… I exercise, eat healthy organic food, take supplements, avoid chemicals, abstain from alcohol and even practice daily meditation. My daily road to health involves regularly working with a naturopath, chiropractors and massage therapists.
It felt like I was living in a dream this past year, moving to Hawaii to attend massage school, both things I’ve wanted to do as long as I can remember, and I was blessed to have them happen together. If this diagnosis had come at any other point in my life, I am not sure I could have handled it… Being here in Maui surrounded by such beauty and such an amazing community has kept things in perspective and helped to keep me in a positive mindset.
Living in the land of rainbows and whale songs has been healing balm for my soul. The magic of this land knows no bounds, and it makes me believe miracles are possible. There were many moments where I almost gave up on my dreams, my life here in Hawaii and my place in school, but the loving and generous support I received by friends around the world kept me going.
The friends I’ve had support me through the anxiety of waiting on results, friends who went with me to my doctors appointments on Oahu and even helped me with my bills and making sure I was eating healthy food after my first surgery last July. Friends who made it possible for my mom to be here to enjoy a week break from school post surgery recovery! It has renewed my faith in community, and humanity, and opened up a whole new level of compassion for fellow humans but most importantly for myself.
I have been a giver, of care and nurturing support for others my whole life and this disease humbled me into a position to receive. I have always focused on being very independent and self sufficient but this illness has taught me that we cannot do great things alone… We all need people who are willing to receive in order for people to be able to give! We need each other, and we all at one point or another will need support. Life is kind and cruel, happy and sad, and these polarities make us appreciate the simple things more.
As I prepare for my next surgery I am gratefully supported by my dear friend Megan Shane who is here to help take care of me post-surgery. Her presence here would not have been possible without the generous donation of airline miles by another dear friend Jeff Bosch.
Thanks to the recommendation of a new doctor, by a friend, I was given a new treatment plan that may preserve my fertility for a few more years. I have decided to go for his plan to try doing another biopsy before making the life altering decision to get the hysterectomy my other oncologist and gynecologist recommended. I will undergo surgery next Tuesday to biopsy the affected tissue, and depending on the results I may or may not need more treatment.
I am asking for some financial support to get me through these next few weeks, as I await the results with minimal stress and much needed stability to heal. I have a great team of doctors and a wonderful community supporting me through the process here in Hawaii. I can’t think of a better place to be to help me stay in a positive state of mind... I am still holding out hope that a miracle could happen!!! I am needing all the thoughts, prayers, and good vibes that you can send my way! I would really like to be able to afford to get some bodywork, acupuncture, and to see an herbalist to see if I can make any progress in healing myself before I have to get the biopsy as well as to help speed up the recovery process if further surgery (hysterectomy) is the best option. I have missed a ton of work and new opportunities because of countless doctors appointments so any help you can offer would be humbly accepted!
I am beyond grateful for your time in reading my story and just want to say I am opening myself to receive support at this time in the form of prayers, hugs, reiki, well wishes, financial gifts, love, visualization of me in perfect health, or even sharing your own story with me. I hope you all are healthy and vital, it truly is the greatest wealth. Pass on the love and aloha for me wherever you are!
To make a donation, you can or venmo me personally @mauiselfcare, kindly choose friends and family to avoid fees. Gofundme takes 3% per transaction but you are more than welcome to donate through the campaign here as well! Thank you in advance for your contribution, time, love, and support!
I feel it’s important that I share this serious information with you.
Over the last 7 months I’ve been quietly struggling with the biggest health issue I have faced in my entire life... Honestly, I’m still in shock, you think it could never happen to you, but I’ve been diagnosed with cervical cancer. I’ve only told a few people, and I’m not sure why because it doesn’t make anything easier.
I do everything in my power to support myself and my health. All the things that should keep me well… I exercise, eat healthy organic food, take supplements, avoid chemicals, abstain from alcohol and even practice daily meditation. My daily road to health involves regularly working with a naturopath, chiropractors and massage therapists.
It felt like I was living in a dream this past year, moving to Hawaii to attend massage school, both things I’ve wanted to do as long as I can remember, and I was blessed to have them happen together. If this diagnosis had come at any other point in my life, I am not sure I could have handled it… Being here in Maui surrounded by such beauty and such an amazing community has kept things in perspective and helped to keep me in a positive mindset.
Living in the land of rainbows and whale songs has been healing balm for my soul. The magic of this land knows no bounds, and it makes me believe miracles are possible. There were many moments where I almost gave up on my dreams, my life here in Hawaii and my place in school, but the loving and generous support I received by friends around the world kept me going.
The friends I’ve had support me through the anxiety of waiting on results, friends who went with me to my doctors appointments on Oahu and even helped me with my bills and making sure I was eating healthy food after my first surgery last July. Friends who made it possible for my mom to be here to enjoy a week break from school post surgery recovery! It has renewed my faith in community, and humanity, and opened up a whole new level of compassion for fellow humans but most importantly for myself.
I have been a giver, of care and nurturing support for others my whole life and this disease humbled me into a position to receive. I have always focused on being very independent and self sufficient but this illness has taught me that we cannot do great things alone… We all need people who are willing to receive in order for people to be able to give! We need each other, and we all at one point or another will need support. Life is kind and cruel, happy and sad, and these polarities make us appreciate the simple things more.
As I prepare for my next surgery I am gratefully supported by my dear friend Megan Shane who is here to help take care of me post-surgery. Her presence here would not have been possible without the generous donation of airline miles by another dear friend Jeff Bosch.
Thanks to the recommendation of a new doctor, by a friend, I was given a new treatment plan that may preserve my fertility for a few more years. I have decided to go for his plan to try doing another biopsy before making the life altering decision to get the hysterectomy my other oncologist and gynecologist recommended. I will undergo surgery next Tuesday to biopsy the affected tissue, and depending on the results I may or may not need more treatment.
I am asking for some financial support to get me through these next few weeks, as I await the results with minimal stress and much needed stability to heal. I have a great team of doctors and a wonderful community supporting me through the process here in Hawaii. I can’t think of a better place to be to help me stay in a positive state of mind... I am still holding out hope that a miracle could happen!!! I am needing all the thoughts, prayers, and good vibes that you can send my way! I would really like to be able to afford to get some bodywork, acupuncture, and to see an herbalist to see if I can make any progress in healing myself before I have to get the biopsy as well as to help speed up the recovery process if further surgery (hysterectomy) is the best option. I have missed a ton of work and new opportunities because of countless doctors appointments so any help you can offer would be humbly accepted!
I am beyond grateful for your time in reading my story and just want to say I am opening myself to receive support at this time in the form of prayers, hugs, reiki, well wishes, financial gifts, love, visualization of me in perfect health, or even sharing your own story with me. I hope you all are healthy and vital, it truly is the greatest wealth. Pass on the love and aloha for me wherever you are!
To make a donation, you can or venmo me personally @mauiselfcare, kindly choose friends and family to avoid fees. Gofundme takes 3% per transaction but you are more than welcome to donate through the campaign here as well! Thank you in advance for your contribution, time, love, and support!
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Jessica MaJesstic Myers
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Kahului, HI