Our Waterdreamer is Gone

[phil]

Fern Gerard , " Waterdreamer " passed away about 2 weeks ago. She was a fierce fighter and an activist for Stage IV rights. But most of all she was a Loving Mother , Wife and Family member . She and I talked regularly and she was a great encourager to me in our activism with the FDa and Pharma . I will miss her .

[Juls]

So sad to hear this.

My condolences to her family and friends.

Julie

[thinkpositive]

I'm so sorry to read this about Fern. I read so many of her posts and she always had some words of encouragement & wisdom for others. She battled this disease in her own manner with a fierce determination to be there for her family. I will miss her and will carry that waterdreamer spirit with me always.

My love goes out to her family.

[Carol Ann]

Oh this is so awful. She fought so hard for so long. She helped and encouraged so many here for so many years.

I am so sorry.

Carol Ann

[Pamelamary]

Thank you for letting us know about this sad news. Fern has been a constant and inspiring presence on this site for as long as I can remember. We shall all miss her. Condolences to all her family and friends.

[donocco]

Very sorry to hear of this. She emailed me with a question long ago
and bit by bit I got to know her, at least a bit. Always up and positive.
My condolences to her husband and children.

Paul

[Bunty]

Very sad news..... I always read Fern's posts - her beauty and strength shone from within. Condolences to Fern's family and all loved ones.
Marie

[lkc Gumby]

Very sorry to hear this. My condolences to Ferns family.

[jaykay]

So sorry to hear this. Condolences to Fern's friends and family.

I hate this disease

[sarah]

Thank you for letting us know. Very sad. Condolences to Fern's friends and family.
hugs Sarah

[Mary Jo]

I am so sorry for your loss.

[MaineRottweilers]

Phil, thank you for letting us know.

Rest in peace, Fern. Your presence on this board and FB forums will be missed. Ever grateful for your kind words.

[Laurel]

Oh NO!!! NO, NO, NO!!!! I just popped on after the holiday to read Phil's news! This is just so sad and wrong! Fern was wonderful and such a warrior. I will miss her greatly!

[phil]

She was very near death back in December , talking with hospice . Then neratinib came along . Puma gave her compassionate use , and she rebounded miraculously . I know she was grateful that Puma , a relatively small biotech , gave her a chance . So many of the small co.'s don't give much , if any . Like Cascadian and Macrogenics - both bringing along our next promising her2 drugs. tucatinib and margetuximab . They use stage ivs for their trials then deny us a chance .
Ferns' cea went from the 900's down to somewhere around 100 , i think . She felt great up into June at least . The re-occurrence must have been quick because she never got to post . You know she would have if she could have , she was always sharing her experiences and helping others . that's who she was. her family posted on Fb asking for prayers and a few weeks later she was gone. She had been through many , many treatments and her nasty cancer morphed repeatedly - so i guess the neratinib could only hold a while. She loved her children fiercely, the water and scuba diving. RIP

[jra40]

What a serious loss, it's just so hard to hear this news. I loved her posts, she was such a true warrior and honestly thought she was never going to succumb to this dreadful disease. Just so very sad, prayers to all who loved and knew her

[SoCalGal]

Phil,
Thanks for letting us know. So sad, RIP dear Fern.
Flori

[StephN]

My heart hurts with this news. Fern also reached out to me a few times, but contact was sporadic. She was serious about life and helping others as well. RIP sweet lady.

[DianaMK]

So sad. Prayers for her family.

[jacqueline1102]

So very sad. Thoughts and prayers to her family. She will be missed here as well.

[tricia keegan]

Very sad to read this today, may she RIP.

[LizzElliot]

Beautiful, graceful Fern. I read so many of her posts when I was going through treatment. Terribly sad.

[Nurse4u2day]

I have not been on here for sometime and am very saddened to hear about waterdreamer.

[Lucy]

I haven't been on the board in a long while and am just seeing this. Hate to hear it. She was always so encouraging and optimistic.

[CindyE]

Sad to hear about another member's passing. RIP

[Joan M]

I'm so sorry to hear this about Fern. She and Karen were close.

Joan

[sassy]

Sad news, condolences.

[Mtngrl]

Oh, so sad. I loved her beautiful spirit.

[suzan w]

I, too, have not checked in in quite a while. So sad to read about Waterdreamer. She will be missed. Prayers for her family.