Your prayers are starting to work
I can't even begin to tell you how thankful I am for your kind words, support, and most of all PRAYERS! A few months ago I was told that my cancer had become terminal. Its hard for me to put into words just how devastated I was. At 21 years old, this is not how I pictured my life to look like, but I am so grateful for every experience that God has put me through because it has completely changed my life.
I came home from my European vacation (which was one of the most incredible experiences ever) a week and a half early because the tumors on my leg were growing so rapidly and protruding from my skin. What we previously thought was a cyst was in fact a tumor and had grown to be 22 cm long and was deep into my prosthetic. It was 11x5in so it was pretty massive. I had surgery on Wednesday and my surgeon tried to ressect as much of the tumor as possible while still leaving enough muscle so I would be able to walk again.
The surgery took over 3 1/2 hours and the surgeon came out with incredible news. My tumor was growing on my IT Band, so she was able to remove everything without taking out any muscle. In addition, my pet scan showed that not only were there no new mets, but all of the previous mets that were treated with high dose radiation have either shrunk or disappeared completely. After my incision has fully healed, I will start radiation treatments and they are expecting me to go into remission soon after.
I'm honestly in shock. I have been praying for a miracle and that is exactly what has happened. I feel so blessed and grateful. I can't even imagine what it will feel like to finally have my life back. I can't thank you girls enough for all of your prayers and support. My boyfriend is taking me on a trip to Hawaii in 3 weeks to celebrate, just the two of us. Just wanted to share my amazing news with you girls!! I continue to pray for y'all always and hope your lives continue to be blessed!
Kat
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Wonderful news!ksf56 said:Wow!!
I am so grateful to hear your news - I have been praying up a storm! I hope you continue to have miracles and healing coming your way! Enjoy Hawaii - it's paradise!
Prayers work!
Hugs!
Karen
The Amazing Kat! We'll keep those prayers and all the good mojo coming your way. Be well and enjoy Hawaii.
Suzanne0 -
Yay!!!!ksf56 said:Wow!!
I am so grateful to hear your news - I have been praying up a storm! I hope you continue to have miracles and healing coming your way! Enjoy Hawaii - it's paradise!
Prayers work!
Hugs!
Karen
This is the best news I've heard in a long time!! I'm so happy about this.
Have a wonderful Hawaiian vacation.
xoxo
Victoria0 -
Miracles do Happen
I am thrilled for you! Miracles do happen and you are living proof. God is good. Thank you for updating us and have a blast in Hawaii.
Hugs and much love to you and yours.0 -
Kat very happy for youaisling8 said:Yay!!!!
This is the best news I've heard in a long time!! I'm so happy about this.
Have a wonderful Hawaiian vacation.
xoxo
Victoria
Absolutely the best miracle.
Congratulations0 -
That is one of the best newsksf56 said:Wow!!
I am so grateful to hear your news - I have been praying up a storm! I hope you continue to have miracles and healing coming your way! Enjoy Hawaii - it's paradise!
Prayers work!
Hugs!
Karen
That is one of the best news any of us can hear...my heart is bursting in happiness...Kat God does answer prayers and works wonderful miracles....Enjoy your vacation if anyone deserve it it's difinetly is you....
Take care and God Bless
Eva0 -
Kat .... THIS IS WONDERFUL!
Kat .... THIS IS WONDERFUL! You have been through soooooooooo much and handled it all with grace and dignity.
You are blessed. I am so happy to read your news.
I ask all of our pink sisters to do the HAPPY DANCE with you.
YAY YAY YAY YAY YAY!!!!!!!!!0 -
Sooooooooooooo happy for you!MsGebby said:Kat .... THIS IS WONDERFUL!
Kat .... THIS IS WONDERFUL! You have been through soooooooooo much and handled it all with grace and dignity.
You are blessed. I am so happy to read your news.
I ask all of our pink sisters to do the HAPPY DANCE with you.
YAY YAY YAY YAY YAY!!!!!!!!!
Kat,
Reading your news brought me to tears. God is good and you sure deserve any miracle you are given! I am sooooo happy for you and the fact that you get to celebrate in Hawaii. I love, love , love to hear good news especially for you having endured so much at such a young age and handled everything with grace.
Penny0 -
Hootie GirlPenny67 said:Sooooooooooooo happy for you!
Kat,
Reading your news brought me to tears. God is good and you sure deserve any miracle you are given! I am sooooo happy for you and the fact that you get to celebrate in Hawaii. I love, love , love to hear good news especially for you having endured so much at such a young age and handled everything with grace.
Penny
This is fantastic news.I always say "Believe in Miracles".They can happen.I also thought if a miracle can happen it will happen to you. You're so young to be going through this. Now I wish Miracles like this for all who are going through hard times with this dreaded disease.
I now wish a miracle for someone I know who was dx with cancer in the last few weeks.I just found out today.She was supporting when I talked about my cancer at a meeting a few years ago.
She found out a couple weeks she has cancer but not sure about her prognosis.I just know I'm praying for a miracle.
Have fun on your trip with your boyfriend. He wants you away from all the trauma. You can relax and be with one another.
Check back with us after you get back.We're all thinking of you.
Lynn Smith0 -
Wonderful News
I am so happy to hear your good news. I have been so worried about you after your last post. You were so down and depressed, rightfully so, that i was in tears for you. I am thankful for your remission and my prayers for you will not stop. You are a kind, beautiful, strong woman! You are an inspiration to all of us.0 -
Yeah!!!!!!prettywoman513 said:Wonderful News
I am so happy to hear your good news. I have been so worried about you after your last post. You were so down and depressed, rightfully so, that i was in tears for you. I am thankful for your remission and my prayers for you will not stop. You are a kind, beautiful, strong woman! You are an inspiration to all of us.
We love, love, love hearing about your miracle!!!!!! Prayers are heard and answered.....you've had so many who have never laid eyes on you praying for you....I think all the women on this board have "taken you under our wing" and stormed the gates of Heaven with prayers for you..
I had my own "miracle" last week...
Wishing you a speedy recovery so that you can experience all that Hawaii has to offer..you'll love it there...Maui is my favorite..
Big hugs, Nancy0 -
Kit-Kat!!!jamiegww said:Kat
Thank you so much for the good news. We have all been so worried about you and praying for a miracle. You truly are amazing!
HUGS and tears of joy!!!
Jamie
YAHOOOO ...my heart and soul are filled with joy! I can only imagine
what you, your parents, friends and boyfriend are experiencing!
Continued prayers for a safe and speedy recovery --!
You deserve all the happiness, life has to offer. Savor, and enjoy
this GREAT news!
May the 'Miracles' from above, continue to flow from Heaven above and
reach many of our Sisters and Brother in PINK.
Vicki Sam0 -
Fantastic!
I've got nothing more to say because I am thrilled beyond words. Great great news, Kat.
I'm hoping that things continue on to a remission as soon as possible!
All the Best,
Clementine0 -
Couldn't be happier
Kat this has to be some of the most wonderful news you could share.
You've gone through all of this with such grace, you deserve only the best of everything.
Keep us posted and we'll keep praying.
marge0 -
AWESOME!mwallace1325 said:Couldn't be happier
Kat this has to be some of the most wonderful news you could share.
You've gone through all of this with such grace, you deserve only the best of everything.
Keep us posted and we'll keep praying.
marge
Kat, I'm so HAPPY to hear your news, Have the BEST time ever on your vacation!
Lots of HUGS....Karie0 -
Kat – I said it before and I say it again, you are an inspiration to all of us. I’ve shared your story with others who also pray for you, and they are SO happy for you. They cried over your news..from happiness. Prayers will continue for your FULL RECOVERY and long blessed life. You rock sweet (pink) sister!
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Yippee!!! Yippeee!!! Both
Yippee!!! Yippeee!!! Both you and RE with good news...I hope the trend continues!!!
Happy Hugs,
Linda0
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