tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7125354934408472049.post5774952353776634564..comments2024-02-20T00:10:20.214-06:00Comments on KatyDid Cancer: Day 1,115: KatyDidCancer. Again.Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger72125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7125354934408472049.post-69950013708164762622013-09-14T06:12:22.144-05:002013-09-14T06:12:22.144-05:00Katy, I have never met you but I stumbled across y...Katy, I have never met you but I stumbled across your blog last year while I went through my triple negative breast cancer treatments. Your straight talking blog was such a support for me. Life has been busy and I hadn't checked your blog for a while so I was shocked to read that you'd had a recurrence. Cancer sucks. I know nothing anyone says makes things any better... Just keep up the fight xEmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11524204926889472378noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7125354934408472049.post-63588139219151684052013-07-16T16:57:40.595-05:002013-07-16T16:57:40.595-05:00Hate this. Hate cancer. Love the way you emote and...Hate this. Hate cancer. Love the way you emote and share and model strength and vulnerability. I wish you good things and healing and will keep you in my thoughts and share your blog with others. Nicolettahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09972501707750816324noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7125354934408472049.post-80863767689184693752013-07-16T16:55:49.499-05:002013-07-16T16:55:49.499-05:00Katy, babe, you will get through this. And I don&#...Katy, babe, you will get through this. And I don't just mean the 70 comments here but this round of cancer recurrence. We will enjoy sunsets and kids catching lightning bugs and walks and stupid movies and carefree evenings collapsing on the couch again. I love you with all my heart. gabesterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12668071288755419304noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7125354934408472049.post-21551637864360792272013-07-16T11:29:56.772-05:002013-07-16T11:29:56.772-05:00My heart goes out to you. I have been been battlin...My heart goes out to you. I have been been battling MBC (to bones) since Nov. 2011. Just got more bad news. Has worsened and spread. Just started my third round of chemo. There is no rhyme or reason to this dreadful disease. It attacks anyone. Young, healthy and otherwise. It affects every aspect of your life and those around you. Well at least those that stick around. Talk about a room clearer! Some make it. I have an Uncle that was sent home with hospice 20 years ago. He's alive today and the doctors have no explanation as to why. So it does happen. Just keep plugging away, that's what I'm doing. All the best to you!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7125354934408472049.post-37557932260409301692013-07-16T01:44:45.603-05:002013-07-16T01:44:45.603-05:00I was diagnosed with Early breast cancer 2009 and ...I was diagnosed with Early breast cancer 2009 and then recurrence stage 3 July 2012.. Don't let the twat get you down.. Love your blog.. this is my blog http://breastcancerlottery.blogspot.co.uk/<br /><br />Stay Strong and beat the bitch back into remission..<br /><br />Sarah MSarah Mendozahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03968898215267125622noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7125354934408472049.post-71533562473180529972013-07-15T19:35:47.123-05:002013-07-15T19:35:47.123-05:00I have a read a lot of blogs, and none of them hav...I have a read a lot of blogs, and none of them have touched, inspired and shaken me the way this one did. I'll follow this next part of your journey, Katy, because, although I hope never to have a recurrence, if I did, I want to face it with the grace, honesty and determination you've captured here. Best of luck and you'll hear from me again soon.slimyamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11597235957241849003noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7125354934408472049.post-89497306932613529082013-07-15T17:44:56.275-05:002013-07-15T17:44:56.275-05:00Hi
I live in the western suburbs. I was diagnosed ...Hi<br />I live in the western suburbs. I was diagnosed with a low volume of bone mets four years ago. (I was Stage IV from the start.) Wanted to let you know about a thread for IL ladies dealing with breast cancer on this board: http://community.breastcancer.org/forum/6/topic/504025?page=933#post_3627272<br /><br />Hang in there<br /><br />KOB<br />http://www.ihatebreastcancer.wordpress.comAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7125354934408472049.post-30877770599586719582013-07-15T16:44:56.381-05:002013-07-15T16:44:56.381-05:00Oh, I just finished this part of the dance..I had ...Oh, I just finished this part of the dance..I had a recurrence 3 years after lumpectomy, chemo, and radiation....this past fall had double mastectomy, even though I only needed the one removed, and then did pill chemo...I was first diagnosed at 40, now I am 44, and reaching that milestone of 50 that most people dread seems to keep getting harder to envision...especially with a HER2 diagnosis...but, you do what you need to do...you are no warrior or hero...you are just trying to live. I wish you strength in this next phase of your journey. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7125354934408472049.post-42595762342681969692013-07-15T16:05:37.323-05:002013-07-15T16:05:37.323-05:00Keep your chin up. When I started this dance, I w...Keep your chin up. When I started this dance, I was 34 with a 15 month old. I started out as triple negative. Then, 4 years later, I was diagnosed with a recurrence...and I thought yes, I'm doing this dance again. But then, I found it was stage IV and I fell apart. This time, it was strongly PR+ slightly ER+ and still her2neu- That was 1998. That 15 month old, is now 20. Yes.....I had another recurrence in late 2009 and finally dxed as a real recurrence in 2010. Essentially, I have been on chemo with little breaks since then. I am presently on Halaven (eribulin) and it seems to be working for now.....anyway, yes, I have my dance card penciled in for the next bit, but I am noping (maybe unrealistically) that NED (No Evidence of Disease) will sweep in again and sign up for the next several dance slots. <br /><br />So..this young survivor who started dancing in 1994, is now 53. I regret that you are here....but I have walked in your shoes. Keep fighting kiddo.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15140675211931598431noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7125354934408472049.post-11806018560861878302013-07-15T15:41:51.627-05:002013-07-15T15:41:51.627-05:00you are so wise and wonderful. ~xoxo~ you are so wise and wonderful. ~xoxo~ tesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00723160392563323470noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7125354934408472049.post-32306783761630597122013-07-15T15:37:53.553-05:002013-07-15T15:37:53.553-05:00I remember the disbelief and the terror the first ...I remember the disbelief and the terror the first time around. I remember the shock of finding out that 1 in 3 breast cancer patients turn metastic and that my cancer is one that tends to 'move'. I remember plodding through months of treatment feeling sick and unsure. I am 4 years cancer free. Somewhere along the line, I simply learned to deal with it. I'm not sure how it happens, but I'm grateful for that. Reading about your own surreal calm in the face of every survivor's greatest fear made me realize how far I have come in those 4 years. My prayers are with you. Debbyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09531125606268748793noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7125354934408472049.post-64458623355434118922013-07-15T14:57:28.494-05:002013-07-15T14:57:28.494-05:00I just "met" you, through Erin Margolin,...I just "met" you, through Erin Margolin, who sent me here via FB. I just wanted to say that I am so sorry you are facing this again. We (meaning your internet friends) are here to support you and get you through this. Much love to you and your family. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01044279582701415786noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7125354934408472049.post-73569842854827816602013-07-15T14:23:24.985-05:002013-07-15T14:23:24.985-05:00Hi Katy,
What a heartfelt post, and I'm so ve...Hi Katy,<br /><br />What a heartfelt post, and I'm so very sorry this cancer crap is happening to you all over again. Your post brought tears to my eyes. Beth L. Gainerhttp://www.bethgainer.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7125354934408472049.post-45878655973493192892013-07-15T13:54:56.574-05:002013-07-15T13:54:56.574-05:00Hi Katy. Erin Margolin sent me a facebook message ...Hi Katy. Erin Margolin sent me a facebook message and told me I need to read your post. It was very gripping. I can imagine the feeling of all business this time. You've done the roller coaster and you know what the steps are. Now it's time to cut that bitch out and fry the remaining cells into submission for doing this again. That's not to say I have a clue what it's like for you to go through this at all. But in the off chance a random stranger on the internet can be a shoulder for you, feel free to stop by my blog and drop me a line. I'd be happy to help you go 2-0.Michael Lombardihttp://www.imnotinfectious.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7125354934408472049.post-73308808204389114232013-07-15T12:38:38.590-05:002013-07-15T12:38:38.590-05:00Love you, Katy. Keep kicking a**, and we'll ke...Love you, Katy. Keep kicking a**, and we'll keep you energized.MightyCaseyMediahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15676994193165585448noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7125354934408472049.post-58146345455650449962013-07-15T12:17:19.082-05:002013-07-15T12:17:19.082-05:00Katy, I am not in FB very often so today was the f...Katy, I am not in FB very often so today was the first day that I learned about this news. My heart goes out to you and the precious family that has surrounded you with so much love and support through these last three years. Please know that I am here for you also, just one more person in your corner, holding you close in heart and prayers.<br /><br />PerlaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7125354934408472049.post-78795362108990139782013-07-14T23:49:52.159-05:002013-07-14T23:49:52.159-05:00Another LTYMer from Spokane. I watched your amazin...Another LTYMer from Spokane. I watched your amazing video and now I've read your brave words. I hope we can hold you up as you face this again. anymommyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11317877435130121894noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7125354934408472049.post-21310429871040243592013-07-14T21:45:49.439-05:002013-07-14T21:45:49.439-05:00I am a blogger at Chicagonow and just found your b...I am a blogger at Chicagonow and just found your blog. I just found out on June 19th that I had a new cancer, triple negative in my other breast after 10 years of being cancer free. I am older than you and reading your blog reminded me of the first time - I still share the same fears though - telling my now adult children, husband, father, etc. Plus I have discovered I have the BRCA1 gene. We beat this once, we will do it again. We have cancer but it does not have us. Always choose hope and we will talk about this in 30 years. My prayers are with you. Teppihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01491497699483732585noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7125354934408472049.post-45269633040872454702013-07-14T19:58:01.043-05:002013-07-14T19:58:01.043-05:00Found your blog via Tracy Jensen yesterday (and th...Found your blog via Tracy Jensen yesterday (and thanks for accepting my FB friend request). I can't believe that I haven't read you before today. We share similar stories, especially the one about nursing babies. Recurrence sucks. I haven't had one myself but I know that overwhelming worry and I wait patiently for the other shoe to eventually drop, because I know it will. My heart just aches for you right now. And that fucking chemo. The worst. Hoping you're just looking at surgery - as sick and twisted as that is. Anyway, I agree that the #bcsm community rocks. Reach out to us. Or message me. Whatever. Just know I'm thinking about you.Wendy Nielsenhttp://wendy-nielsen.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7125354934408472049.post-60094548793270930542013-07-14T13:42:47.013-05:002013-07-14T13:42:47.013-05:00I just discovered your blog today (thank you, Renn...I just discovered your blog today (thank you, Renn). I'm sorry about your recurrence. I am simply astounded by your wisdom, ability to articulate your thoughts so well and by your candor - to name just a few things. I'm glad your blogging/writing has given you this sense of strength and I'm glad you don't feel afraid, though feeling afraid would be okay too. Thinking of you as you tell your children today. As Renn mentioned, the #bcsm community is out here to help. I'll be back to read more. Thanks for this incredible post. Nancy's Pointhttp://www.nancyspoint.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7125354934408472049.post-34104138373779456342013-07-14T02:35:28.553-05:002013-07-14T02:35:28.553-05:00I don't know you,...but I love you...thank you...I don't know you,...but I love you...thank you for your beauty and strength. Thank you for sharing your experience and opening up hearts & minds. <br /><br />Love & Light...<br /><br /> Opheliahttp://www.womenspeakout.orgnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7125354934408472049.post-32184898848131068622013-07-13T18:44:43.729-05:002013-07-13T18:44:43.729-05:00You are my fucking hero. You got this. xxYou are my fucking hero. You got this. xxAndyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13836172215694699724noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7125354934408472049.post-53047903853168769012013-07-13T11:36:28.923-05:002013-07-13T11:36:28.923-05:00Prayers for you. Prayers for peace and strength an...Prayers for you. Prayers for peace and strength and complete healing. I'm so sorry that you have to deal with this again. But you will and find perfect health. Jamie Mileshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03464973297373372882noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7125354934408472049.post-36013052758120488432013-07-13T11:18:59.097-05:002013-07-13T11:18:59.097-05:00I found you through Erin, and as many others, don&...I found you through Erin, and as many others, don't know the right words. But your voice, your strength, is awe-inspiring. Sending love, prayers and inspiration. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06957238407666666350noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7125354934408472049.post-44064964823236224702013-07-13T10:39:43.260-05:002013-07-13T10:39:43.260-05:00Katy, First off...sending love and prayers....from...Katy, First off...sending love and prayers....from a virtual LTYM sister and cancer survivor. There are never enough words to make this easier--- I know because though my situation was different, my non hodgkins lymphoma recurred after being in remission many years ago, and I had to resign myself to face the disease a second time. I was in my 20s and did not have kids then, so I cannot imagine having to face my daughter now to tell her....the only thing I do hope is that you take each day, one day at a time and are kind to yourself through the journey. Much love, Elena Sonninohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05379730157559930301noreply@blogger.com