Facing the Fight: “I have Cancer, again”

Welcome back to Out Loud and Uncorked, where Jes and Matt kick off the new year with an unexpected and deeply personal episode. This first podcast of the year takes a different turn as Jes shares her shocking news - the return of her cancer, specifically diffused large cell B-cell lymphoma. What was a mere two-and-a-half-week period of feeling well and celebrating a clean scan has now transformed into a challenging journey marked by anxiety and uncertainty.

In this raw and real episode, Jes discusses the emotional roller coaster that comes with a cancer recurrence. Despite a perfect scan less than a month ago, she now faces aggressive metastasization, with malignancy in both breasts and lymph nodes, as well as lesions on her bones. The conversation delves into the difficulties of diagnosis, the emotional toll, and the complexity of treatment options such as CAR-T therapy, emphasizing the significant waiting periods and the importance of advocating for oneself in the medical system.

Join Jes and Matt as they bravely navigate this new chapter, providing a candid account of the fear, pain, and yet the resilient determination to keep fighting. This episode serves as a source of support and solidarity for anyone facing similar battles.