New update on Kate (Tousled1)
 

Hi, wonderful people,

I talked to Kate today, and here is the update:

She started Tykerb full dose two days ago, and today she started Xeloda. Her doctor did not want to lower the dose because of the seriousness of her lung problem, now she has lymphangetic lung mets, so the doctor wants to hit it with all she has. She is also considering to add Abraxane on her week off Xeloda if necessary, but for now she will try just T/X. The doctor also changed her nausea medication, and it seems to be working because so far no nausea or vomiting.
Our dear Kate is in good spirits, and she feels positive. As we all know, she is a fighter, and she will win this fight too.
I read all your messages for her, and she was very happy to hear from you all.

Here is a message from her to all of you:

"Thank you everyone for the words of encouragement, support and all the prayers that you are sending my way.
I am back on track with the chemo treatment, and I hope to kick butt and get out of here soon. I am still one of the fighting Irish. I will make it through this with your help."
Kate

Please, keep the prayers coming, and God bless you all.
KarlaV.

Warning, warning lung mets.....serious chemo and prayers on their way! Now remember, bc, we warned you! Kate, lots of warm fuzzy love to a mighty warrior! ma

Sending lots of prayers and hugs Kate's way to blast this BC in the butt! May the man upstairs be watching over you Kate.

Kate
you definately sound like the old Kate, ready to kick some butt...and thats good. Hoping that the new schedule has you out of that place in no time....St Paddy's Day is right around the corner!!!!! Sending love and a big hug and prayers to you dear Kate.

sending you my prayers and the best wishes direct from my heart to you ...Dear Kate please keep strong and fight fight ....

Kate keep up the fight we are all praying for you!

Good one Kate! Big prayers for you Sis.
Blessings
Hermiracles

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Kate, we are glad to hear about you and thinking of you, hope you are getting a handle on it day by day. You're missed here!

AlaskaAngel

Wishing you well, Kate. You know that my prayers are with you. From one Irish girl to another, you hang in there, yes, you are a fighter. Can't wait till you can reply to these messages yourself.
You are always in my prayers
Love and hugs

Karvy,
Thank you for keeping us all updated on our dear Kate

When you speak with her again please tell her that I said,
"for her to close her close and concentrate...I am sending
her a huge hug....filled with love and prayers....and then
please tell her to get her butt home where she belongs."

Hugs,
Jean

Thanks for the update. It's good to see Kate's spirit is good and she is ready to kick cancer butt.

Big hugs and prayers coming from California.

Lexi

Keep up the good fight Kate! So many are praying and thinking of you. Your strength encourages the rest of us who are fighting mets.

Who wouldn't pray for a fighting Irish! Good luck Kate - we are routing for you.

THANK YOU KARLA! I needed that. Kate is so on my mind. I am sending much love, many hugs and all the prayers in the world to you, Kate, for you to stomp on those mets. Just think how lousy those ca cells must feel! Focus all your energy on healing, please, Sis... I keep you close.
Andi

Dearest Kate,

Love your fighting spirit. I thank God that you are back on your chemo treatments and am asking Him to knock out those mets for you. Sending love and warm thoughts your way.

Tonya

Kick Butt Kate! We're all here for you!

God Bless you Kate. Stay strong and remember... we are all praying for you.

Hugs,
Karen

Karla, thanks for the update. Kate, I'm thinking of you and praying for you constantly. Can't wait to see your beautiful smile again. Love, Bill

Kate
I am also praying for you. God bless you and hurry back.

Dear Kate,

I am sending positive vibes and prayers to you from Canada - Kick that cancer's butt to the curb.

all the best
caya

Dear Kate,

I've been following your fight and I'm praying that this will be the right combination to obliterate those @#!^ cancer cells!

Take care,
Anna

Dear Kate,

So glad that you have all the Fighting Irish on your team. I am one quarter Irish so add me to the list. You are the orginal captain of the Kick Butt Team. We all want to cheer you to victory. Thanks for keeping us updated. Sending you all the energy and love I can spare,

Catherine

Kate, I KNOW you will kick butt but good! Sending you love and prayers,

<3 Lolly

Please let Kate know that I'm praying for her. Joan

Kate,

Good vibes from Mexico too. Hope you will be adapting soon to the new medication.

Paty

Sending big hugs and prayers your way Kate.

Keep fighting Kiddo, like a girl! (I'm thinking Maureen O'Hara in The Quiet Man).

Hoping you get home soon, Kim

Planning to get out of the hospital today. Tykerb/Xeloda treatment is going good - side effects almost under control. I'm hanging tough and fighting with all my might. Couldn't do it without the encouragement and support from all you wonderful women and men. I pray each and every day for you. Can't wait to get home and use a real computer.

Great to hear the wonderful news directly from you
 

Hi Kate,Guess I am the first one to read your post. That is great! I am gald to hear the good news. God listens to our prayers. Keep on fighting, and we'll keep on praying.

Kate I am so glad you are getting to come home! I am praying for you to have great results with the new combo. You are such an inspiration to us all with your courage and strength. May God give you peace and healing.

GREAT news Kate!http://her2support.org/vbulletin/ima...ons/icon10.gif
Blessings
Hermiracles