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LANA MUTHLER / THEEXPRESS Shirley Confer and her boyfriend Larry pose for a photo in front of the Christmas tree at The Express, after sharing Shirleys story of gratefulness to Geisingers medical staff for saving her life.

JERSEY SHORE A diabetic for 12 years with some mobility issues, she attended a wellness class at Geisinger Jersey Shore Hospital and it was recommended that she get cleared by her primary care doctor before beginning an exercise program.

Little did she know then, that doctors visit probably saved her life.

Shirley Confer suffered from some nerve problems in her neck and lower back and an MRI was recommended before she began an exercise program.

It was mid-August when she had the MRI and six weeks later the Jersey Shore woman was having surgery to remove a huge cancerous mass on her left kidney.

I had no warning at allif not for the wellness class, they wouldnt have found it until the autopsy, Shirley said, as she talked about the importance of preventative screenings and wellness programs.

Im just so grateful for everyone, Shirley said, naming those who were part of her care David Bellomo, Geisinger Health and Wellness Associate; Dr. Heinric Williams, Geisinger urologist who performed her surgery and Nurse Practitioner Jacklyn Teklinsky who saw Shirley at the doctors officer and ordered the MRI.

The MRI showed an anomaly. The left kidney was four times the size of her right kidney, Shirley said using her fist to show the normal size of a kidney and her other hand to show how large the cancerous kidney was.

She said shed had cancer scares before two lumps in her breast and three cervical cancer biopsies but all were benign.

This time was different.

They said it was probably cancer and I needed to get it out of there right away, Shirley said, noting the fear and stress she went through waiting for the surgery.

I had never been in a hospital. I had never had surgery before. The night before the surgery I was terrified, Shirley said, looking lovingly at her boyfriend, Larry. He was my rock a lot of times, she said, her eyes wet with tears.

The surgery was performed robotically, with four tiny incisions, Shirley said. They removed the kidney and bagged it before creating the exit wound, she explained.

Shirley said her prognosis is good.

Im in cancer clear margin, which is good news toward being cancer free, she explained. Shes still undergoing follow-up screenings and may get cancer free status when she goes for her next checkup in February.

Everyone knows at least one person whos dealt with cancer. Go get checked if something feels off, Shirley said, praising Geisinger Medical Center and Jersey Shore Hospital for their professionalism, expertise and kindness in caring for her through this fearful time.

She encourages regular checkups, wellness programs, preventive screenings and following through on your doctors advice for further tests and treatments.

Its so important depression, lack of appetite talk to a medical professional about it. They will help you find the programs you need, she said.

Its been an interesting year, Shirley said, a smile erupting on her face as she looks forward to the future.

Every night, I go down through a list of things Im praying for and things Im grateful for. I have a lot to be grateful for this Christmas, she said.

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