A warrior lost her battle

I am so sorry Molly to hear
I am so sorry Molly to hear the sad news. And I am sorry for the loss of your cousin, who sounds like a very special person.

And thanks for reminding us of the importance of avoiding infections. I keep hand sanitizer in my purse and I discreetly use it (especially if I have to shake hands, have skin to skin contact, or have been around a crowd or sick person). Also, I have had the pneumonia vaccine and I always, always get my yearly flu shot. Some immunologists believe the flu shots make your immune system "smarter", more able to fight other infections.

The funeral sounds like it was lovely and exactly what I would want--a group show of solidarity in wanting an end to this awful disease.

I'm sorry to hear about your cousin.....
I agree about staying away from people while your white count is down...

My onc once called me and said "If you are not doing anything that can't wait, go home! If someone sneezes, with you WBC number, you would get pneumonia and possibly die from it!"

I rescheduled my day, and went home....strangely, I was feeling fine!!!

That is such a caring was to show support....everyone in pink...sending hugs to you and her family....

Hugs, Kathi

I am so sorry to hear...my
I am so sorry to hear...my thoughts are with you..

Denise

So Sorry
May she be at peace. And I will keep her family and you in my thoughts and prayers. I too have a problem with my CBC. It is always down. It just never bounced back. It did go up enough for me to not have to go to the oncologist for 2 months, but last week it had dropped again so I'm back to being a bi-weekly bee sting patient. Thing is, I was never told to avoid people, yet I have not had a bad cold or infection so far - knock on wood!!!

Pease be with all of you!

Pat

Ritzy said:

Molly
I am so sorry. You have my deepest sympathy. Praying for you and her family.


Sue

Molly .. I am sorry for the loss of your
beloved cousin. I will keep you close to my heart in prayers and positive thoughts.

Having dealt with WBC issues, and Staph infection during my chemo/surgery journey -- this really hits home, and I know first hand .. how easy we can end up in the hospital with an infection. I continue to take precautions, and always have a package or two of anti-bacterial wipes with me. Some folks rolled their eyes, however, I prefer to be safe -- while trying to get back to pre-cancer 'normal' counts.

Strength, Courage and Peace.

Vicki Sam

chenheart said:

This is so loving of you~
This is so loving of you~ posting truly life-saving advice for the Kindred Spirits undergoing chemo, while you are grieving the loss of your cousin. I send you my heartfelt condolences, and a loving thank you for reaching out to the sisters here on the boards. ((((((hugs))))) to you and your cousin's family~ this cannot be an easy time at all.

Chen♥

So sorry Molly
What a loss and a shock to your family. I don't think many (including us) realize just how much we risk when undergoing chemotherapy. May your cousin rest in peace.

Suzanne

Lynn Smith said:

So sorry Molly
This is a terrible thing to happen.Fighting this dreaded disease and then losing the battle not because of it but a infection. My heart goes out to you and your cousin's family.A tragedy to have this happen.

I Didn't the importance of masks till lately. I seen people at the store wearing them.I know one lady who is working and taking chemo and she doesn't wear a mask.She is on her 3rd year of chemo.Cancer came back after 8 years and in her bones but she is a fighter.

What a nice funeral your cousin had. All the family wearing pink was a wonderful way to remember/honor her

Lynn Smith

Dear Molly,
I am so sorry
Dear Molly,
I am so sorry for the loss of your cousin and I will pray for her children and the whole family.

It was so nice of you to remind us of the dangers of infection especially when your going through your own sad time.

God bless you.
Hugs,
Wanda

mollyz said:

Thank you
Thank you all for the kind words,I was with her children this morning,they seem to be ok but i know they were around a lot of family during this time now they're traveling today back home so that will be bitter sweet when they get there. thanks so much for the love.
MOLLYZ

I'm Sorry!
Molly, I am really sorry for your loss, I will keep your cousin and her whole family in my prayers.
Renee

So very sorry, Molly!
I absolutely HATE it when another brave BC warrior falls to the beast. My thoughts and prayers and condolences to you and to all her family, and to your cousin herself my fervent prayer that she rest in peace.

God Bless,
Joe