Hi my name is Delores Jackson. I am 59 years old. I was just diagnosed with stomach cancer. Right in that moment I felt my life had just left me. I never in a million years thought that I would meet something that would challenge my life. My challenge started as a simple stomach pain and aching under my right side rib area. Before I got the diagnosis, I visited my doctor who gave me pain meds thinking everything will get better with the medication, but it never did. I eventually went from eating a full course meal to eating kids size meal, then found myself from kids size meal eating half of the kids size meal, because I would vomit every time I ate anything. Then I went from eating half of the kids size meal because I would vomit everything up every time I did eat. So not wanting to 99 feel the pain and having the after taste of vomit in my mouth, I begin not eating or drinking because it would not stay down. Even after drinking water I would vomit. So I made an appointment again with the doctor who eventually told me that they have tried everything they could and recommended that I go to the emergency room at Northside hospital. June 28 2024, Upon my arrival at Northside hospital they did my vital signs and I learned that my blood pressure was high so they took me to the back where the doctor requested I have blood work, ultrasound and CT scan. They kept me in the hospital for observation. Two Days later I got the news from the GI Doctor that I had stomach cancer and that the bumps were raised ones and pea sized. I was so scared, confused and shocked at how could this be because my family didn't have this! I cried because I thought about what cancer could do to me. I knew that it could cause death. The thought I had at that moment was that I was never going to be able to be with my family and kids much longer, because I might die. The GI doctor explained to me the options for early stages and that chemotherapy would be an option at that moment I thought about chemo and it's side effects. This diagnosis was the worst news that I've ever encountered. Now what I have before me is a life or death situation. I love my job and residents. They are my extended family and I love them and I know they love me. My thought now is will I be able to go back to having a normal life?Will I be able to go back to work? Will this affect my family and my coworkers? How much will this eventually cost me? Will I ever be the same? Should I keep my diagnosis to myself or should I share my story so it can help someone else on the same journey as I? I realize that this is a journey and a battle that I cannot face alone! I understand that the Battle ahead of me will be tough. I am aware that the treatment may last a few months. I am asking for your support and prayers as I begin this journey! This is something totally new to me and my family. Anyone who knows me knows this is not something that comes easily for me to ask, but your donation will help me tremendously toward my journey of medical treatment cost and daily life needs and bills. With your help I will be able to fight this fight and win! Updates....Today I received words from Oncology Doctor that my stomach cancer is now a stage 4. Preventable but not curable. I'm still looking for a miracle to finish "THIS" battle with a win! Love Delores Jackson Updates Your blessings helped me. I have just completed round 3 of chemo and still need your blessings financially. Still out of work due to the chemo cycles. Thanks in advance Delores
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