I got the answer to the question I never wanted to know the answer to

Kathryn,
This is a post that I never wanted to read from you. I am so sorry.

I am going to pray like mad that the FOLFIRI and Avastin kick it's butt.

Love and Hugs,

Holly

So sorry Kathryn
I am sorry to hear this news. Here's hoping Folfiri + avastin will do the trick + make those nasty buggars go away.

Stage IV Club
Knowing the answers seldom makes it any easier, I have found throughout this trial. But, at least knowing is knowing and from there, we can move forward.

Your protocol sounds "sound." We'll absolutely hope that does the trick.

I'd say Welcome to the "club" but being a Stage IV doesn't make the ballons fall out of the ceiling, it just makes our road a little bit harder to hoe.

But knowing you, I know you can stand in there, Kathryn. I've got a bunch of stuff ahead myself with more chemo and radiation, so I understand how it was to hear what you already knew.

The road looks long now, but we've walked down this road together before, so we know the road markers ahead. I'll see you at the first "rest stop" - we'll chat:)

-Craig

I know it's very hard,no
I know it's very hard,no matter how much you could prepare to listen to the bad news.You are in my prayers,hopefully the treatment goes well.Take care.

Dear Kathryn:
Not the news I wanted to hear. Well, go and have yourself a total freak out, scare the kids, scream, whatever,then take a deep breath and get back in the fight. Any chance you can have surgery or radiation to the liver before chemo?

I was thinking about you all day today and waiting for your post. I'm so sorry the news you received was not what you wanted to hear.

Take a deep breath, digest the news, meet with your docs and let us know what the game plan will be.

Hugs from Michigan to you - Tina

Praying
Dear Friend,

I am so sorry to hear of the news you got today. Really don't have the words to express my sorrow that you have to go thru all this. I know that you will dig deep and find the strength to continue to fight this. I am praying for you and your family.

Big hugs and prayers,

Debbie

You're tough
This is not at all what we wanted to read about you, dear. As has already been stated, though, you are a very strong person. Cancer better look out! Kick its butt!!!

*hugs*
Gail

So very, very sorry
Dear Kathryn,

My heart aches for you when I read your post. That wasn't what any of us wants to hear. I am so sorry but you are such a fighter and I know you can beat this. Everyday I hate cancer more. My thoughts and prayers are for you to win this battle. Let us know how you are doing.

Hugs and Healing,
Priscilla

So very, very sorry
Dear Kathryn,

My heart aches for you when I read your post. That wasn't what any of us wants to hear. I am so sorry but you are such a fighter and I know you can beat this. Everyday I hate cancer more. My thoughts and prayers are for you to win this battle. Let us know how you are doing.

Hugs and Healing,
Priscilla

idlehunters said:

Kathryn
Yep.... Suck it does!!!! So sorry for your news. I gotta tell ya... that Folfiri/Avastin.... worked wonders on me. I thought I was dead for sure.... NOPE! It ate up almost 20 tumors between my liver and lungs...went from difficulty breathing to remission...... had a 7 month vacation... and now back in the fight again.... thats stage IV.... like they say...not curable...but treatable. Don't let that stage IV live rent free in your head!!! You gotta fight no matter what stage you are. You are going to be just fine. You take care.

Jennie

I hate Cancer
Kathryn,

I remember when you came on the board, you were so active and asked all the right questions. You are a fighter, keep asking questions of your team and keep your chin up. You can beat this, but I'm still going to pray real hard for you.

Don