Celebrating Working Moms
Celebrating Working Moms
But that ’ s where this story takes a turn .
If anybody understands how finite health and time can be , it would be Veasman , the former St . Elizabeth Care Center employee . But unfortunately , there is nothing Kay could have done to prepare for what the last ten months have brought her .
“ This year has really been a huge impact on my life ,” said Veasman . “ In July of 2023 , I found a lump the size of a quarter in my right breast , and I basically lost movement in my right arm .”
“ My goal is to advocate for all the women and men who have cancer or early-stage cancer , and I want you [ the readers ] to do your research ,” Veasman said . “ Gummies and RSO kept me from lots of pain and from crying lots –– because I wanted to so badly . But I had a whole store to fight for , and my four kids , and my boyfriend . So those options kept me positive , fighting , and continuing to fight .”
Following a ton of testing and examinations , it was determined that while there were several lumps , Veasman does not carry the BRCA gene mutation that leads to breast cancer at higher rates .
Veasman continued , “ However , I had just enough risk and lumps that it was concerning and made it to where we had to make a tough decision . Ultimately , I went with a double mastectomy . I lost 30 % of my right breast and 25 % of my left breast because they [ lumps ] were deep , and because my lady exam showed I have Early Detected Cervical Cancer ( HPV ).”
Very understandably , Veasman , only 31 years old at the time of this publication –– was devastated . How couldn ’ t she have been ?
“ I was a healthy 30-year-old , had all my shots , and am a single mom , a girlfriend , a boss , a friend , a sister , and daughter , so to say my world crashed was an understatement .”
Faced with tough decisions ahead , Veasman made and continues to decide to fight for those she loves –– and herself –– by utilizing some of the alternatives accessible in the legal Missouri cannabis market .
“ I did my research , I looked into all the alternatives I could possibly use and chose RSO [ Rick Simpson Oil , a marijuana extract made utilizing a solvent to extract cannabinoids ],” Veasman explained .
“ I have used it daily for almost nine months , and my levels have stayed ‘ normal as can be ,’ and I ’ m staying away from chemo and radiation .”
Kayla Veasman with her family at Christmas 2023 . ( Photo contributed .)
While this article should in no way be interpreted or used as medical advice , stories like Kay Veasman ’ s will continue to tear down the stigma surrounding cannabis , cannabis users , and cannabis as medicine .
Kayla gives some fresh flower the nasal appraisal .
Much work still needs to be done , though . For Veasman , that includes continuing to thrive and grow in her career . “ I hope to end up as a Brand Ambassador or as a Wholesale Manager or a Regional Manager ,” she said . “ I love teaching , and I want to spread that knowledge !” She is continuing her journey with her health and showing the world how cannabis can be used as medicine and how important it can be for someone ’ s quality of life .
Thank you for sharing your story , Kay . It will inspire many !
Rocco Scarcello is a production floater for Elevate Missouri . He is a former college baseball player , graduating from Missouri Valley College in 2017 before getting into newspaper and radio news / sports broadcasting in north central Missouri , youth baseball tournament coordination in Kansas City , and eventually into the medical marijuana field . He is also a studio artist currently releasing music and working on his first album .
Notice : The information contained herein is not intended as medical advice , diagnosis or treatment , but rather a sharing of knowledge and information based on research and experience . The content is for general informational purposes only .
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