“I found a lump” the scariest words my sister has ever whimpered to me. Little did I know this was just the start of her journey against breast cancer. On June 12, 2024 my sister, Lindsey Brim, wife of Brett Brim, mother of Cassidy (12) and Jase (10), daughter, sister and friend to ALL, received results of her biopsy that concluded a high grade 3, hormone positive, invasive ductal carcinoma with positive axillary lymph nodes. Breast cancer! How can this be? We do not have breast cancer in our family! I immediately pulled any and every medical professional I have met throughout my career to offer words of wisdom, connections and advice. High Point Hospital, this sweet little community hospital, full of amazing medical doctors, anesthesia providers, nurses, and hospital staff showed up and showed off for us. Lindsey was able to get scans, port placement, genetic screening and support within a week. Since her biopsy, her breast has tripled in size. What we thought was a massive hematoma from the biopsy puncture site causing this rapid increase, turned out to be a larger tumor within her breast that only the MRI picked up. 10cm x 10cm x 10cm with a 2.5cm x 3cm solid mass protrusion. How? Lindsey said, “I’m so scared.” These words crushed me. “Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God; and the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus” Philippians 6-7, NKJV After much discussion with medical professionals we opted to start the iSpy research study that is offered at Atrium Baptist Health. Within this study, immunotherapy and antibody drug conjugates are used in lieu of standard chemotherapy. With potential to add chemotherapy in later treatment phases. The immunotherapy is harsh. Lindsey is one week in and already showing symptoms. Mainly nausea and fatigue, but starting to have a rash, dry mouth and sores. Just pray for healing and total body restoration! Lindsey has worked in neonatal intensive care at Baptist for 15 years. She has touched so many lives and cared for the most critical babies during their most trying journey. Courageous nurses, medical doctors, practitioners and managers have stepped up to donate PTO and offer aid in anyway they can. She works with the BEST of the BEST. As you can imagine, as her treatment continues, it will become more and more difficult to work. Once her PTO is depleted, it will impact her family’s finances significantly. Please consider donating to take a layer of stress from Lindsey. Lindsey has always been a planner and preparer, but no one is prepared for the diagnosis of cancer. We can’t thank you enough for your continued prayers and support for Lindsey and our family.
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