Cheryl Kibler Fund

Cheryl Kibler was diagnosed with a rare form of ovarian cancer (primary peritoneal cancer) in January, 2010. She had surgery Jan 19, 2010. Because the tumor was wrapped around the intestines and colon both had to be partially removed.  Surgeons were going by sight microscopically so it was impossible to know if cancerous cells remained.  Cheryl has now been undergoing aggressive chemotherapy for nearly a year and a half and has been an amazing trouper.  This very bumpy ride has included several hospital stays for a variety of infections that nearly cost her life at one point.

She lost her hair after just the second round of chemo which is tough to deal with, but she’s beautiful with or without it.  Cheryl’s most recent PET scan was clean — indicating she is responding positively to the chemo treatments, but that means she must continue them.   A number of studies have shown that without ongoing chemo the tumor will grow back. This is really difficult for Cheryl as one of the side effects of the treatment is terrific bone pain that makes walking difficult at times.  Unfortunately she also developed a painful hernia that cannot be operated on while she is still undergoing chemo.  It’s a big future concern; we have to keep her spirits up.

Cheryl is trying her very best to be as positive as she can.  She’s looking forward to spending real quality time with her family this summer. Her  granddaughter, family and friends are her top priority these days and she can’t wait to go to the beach for special time with her 5-hear old granddaughter.  Cheryl is all about putting the bad things behind her and moving forward.  No one puts their best foot forward like she does and we’re so proud of her! She shows her strengths everyday!