By:Keri_M
From:Rockledge, FL
Posted: September 6, 2011
Team Nemo - Keri's Fight Against Cervical Cancer
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I am sharing this story on behalf of my sister, Keri Morrissey. Keri has been diagnosed as Stage 3B Cervical Cancer and is a patient at MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston, Texas. She is a 33 year old, single mother of Jillian (age 10) and Jake (age 5).
Keri's battle began in the spring of 2010. After an intense treatment program that included radiation and chemotherapy; Keri was declared "cancer-free" on October 25, 2010. Unfortunately, her fight continues...
During a routine, quarterly exam on July 18, 2011, Keri's Doctors identified an area of concern. After further tests, it was determined that Keri's cancer was back and it was very aggressive. Keri's options were limited. It was determined that her best chance for cure would be to undergo a total pelvic exenteration. However, not all patients in her situation are a candidate for this type of procedure. Keri's other option, if not a candidate for surgery, would have been palliative care.
Fortunately, it was determined in late August 2011 that Keri was in fact a candidate for surgery. Without hesitation, my sister opted for surgery as it was the best option for her to live a full life and see Jillian and Jake grow up. On September 2, 2011, with an entourage of 7 family members in the waiting room, Keri underwent a total pelvic exenteration at MD Anderson. Surgery lasted 13 hours and although she is only 4-days post-op, she continues her recovery in Houston.
Keri's story is not over and we still do not know how it ends. In the meantime we are enjoying watching her write it. She has not yet been declared cancer-free; however, we continue to pray for that day and we, her family, are so proud to call her a daughter, a sister, a mother, and a friend. God Bless my sister and all those who fight and support and love those who fight cancer.
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