Had another surgery yesterday
I had a follow up surgery yesterday so that my surgeon could drain all the fluid from my wound and remove all of the dead tissue. Unfortunately when she went in there, she found that the cancer has already started to grow back in small nodules.
This means that I have to start treatments immediately. We were originally going to start them during the second week of August. I am doing more high-dose radiation which means that just like with my chest wall, my skin will sloff off and I will have a 2nd degree burn that will take about 6 months to heal.
In other news, I broke up with my boyfriend. He is such an incredible guy, but I felt smothered and sometimes a girl just needs some time to herself. I also got accepted into the New York Film Academy's one year screen writing program. I am doing the program online, so I will be able to still travel and have any surgeries/treatments while I take the class. I am hoping to put my experience into a screen play and if all goes well pitch/sell it to some movie producers. It has always been a dream of mine and I know I can make it happen if I really try. Wish me luck girls!
Thanks for all of your continued support and prayers. You all will never know how much it means to me!
Kat
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I'm sorry the cancer is growing in your nodules. I'm happy that you are doing radiation and I'm glad they are going to do treatments right away. You do mean Chemo righr.
Cograts on your being excepted in The New York Film Acadamy thats great that you can still travel too. I will say prayers for you. Good Luck0 -
Kat
I'm sorry to hear that the cancer is coming back but thrilled to hear that you just keep plugging away and living your life to the fullest. Fantastic news about the Film Academy! I know that you will do great and that your screenplay will get picked up. Nevertheless, as the Italians say, "In Bocca Lupo"!
You are a beautiful person and I am sure that another terrific guy will come your way soon if you are interested. Otherwise, you keep living it up and being fabulously independent! I hope that you don't experience bad side effects from the radiation or your other treatments.
All the Best,
Clementine0 -
Bad news, good newsClementine_P said:Kat
I'm sorry to hear that the cancer is coming back but thrilled to hear that you just keep plugging away and living your life to the fullest. Fantastic news about the Film Academy! I know that you will do great and that your screenplay will get picked up. Nevertheless, as the Italians say, "In Bocca Lupo"!
You are a beautiful person and I am sure that another terrific guy will come your way soon if you are interested. Otherwise, you keep living it up and being fabulously independent! I hope that you don't experience bad side effects from the radiation or your other treatments.
All the Best,
Clementine
Kat, I am sorry to hear about you having to have the surgery and discovering more nodules. Let's hope your treatments are kind to you and smash out that nasty beast once and for all.
Your lust for life amazes me. I love your plan of doing the film school and writing a screenplay. I believe in you and your determination and strength in all you've been through just goes to show--you can do anything you decide to do. Sending all my positive energy and strength in your direction.
You go girl!
Hugs, Renee
P.S. love all your facebook pix from your fabulous travels0 -
Sorry to hear
about the regrowth. You see there was a reason for them to not get it all durring the first surgery. Having to go back probably saved your life. Yeah I guess you will get toasted again but, I guess ya gottta do what ya gotta do.
About the boyfriend. Too bad. He may still end up being a good friend and one of your best advocates/prayer warrior. I have a feeling that you leave an impression where ever you go.
Good luck with the new schooling. Looks like you have a good plan. Continued prayers for you.0 -
You..sea60 said:I can so see it!
Strive for your dreams Kat! You continue to be in my thoughts and prayers.
Hugs,
Sylvia
You go girl!! Reach for the stars.....Just think when your screen play is made into a movie, all of your pink sisters will ride the pink bus to the premiere....who would you want to play you? I hear Katie Holmes is available now that she's dumped old Tomcat! lol
Best of luck ...keep us posted...
Hugs, Nancy0 -
And The Academy Awards Goes To...
Kat... you astound me with your Can Do attitude! You are truly an Amazing young Woman and such a source of Inspiration to so many of us.
I wish you well as you begin radiation treatment. I pray your recovery go smoothly and quickly. Congratulations on your acceptance to film school! Can't wait to see your movie! Have you thought of who'd you like to play the leading role?
Big hugs to you. You just brought a smile to my face.
Ines0 -
Oh Kat
It is so wonderful to hear from you. Although the news you got is upsetting, I believe God is watching over you. And that you have some incredible doctors. I am thankful that this surgery not only helped to drain fluid, but found those sneaky little cells that tried to invade your body...again. I pray that the radiation treatments do what they do best and kill those little b*stards! And I pray that you have an easier time with the treatments.
So you want to write a screenplay. Isn't that special! Good for you! Have you thought of a title? I bet there are many swirling through that beautiful head of yours. I will bring plenty of popcorn and some bubble to the premiere!
Keep that upbeat personality going. You are like the sunshine on a fresh morning day.
xoxo
Mary0 -
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Kat,
Sorry to hear the cancer is growing back. Everything you are doing will hopefully rid you of this beast that seems to have a thing for you. If anyone has a story to tell it is certainly you. I'm sure you will do a great job in the class and with your screen play. I have always thought of writing a book, my patience always seems to run out. I do better with my blog as I don't have to write as much. Regarding your boyfriend you need to do what is best for you. You are young and have a lot of living to do. I wish you the best with your treatments. If you ever have a wound or surgical site that is not healing ask them about a KCI vacuum. I've used one twice. Keep us posted. I pray for you every night.
((hugs))
Terry0 -
It's great you can take your
It's great you can take your courses online...sorry you are going through this with your cancer...but good it was found when it was-since you went to Dr in ref: Drain.
Also sorry to hear about your break up...but if time is what you need..you have to do what is best for you right NOW!
Thinking of you..
Denise0 -
Kit-Kat ...disneyfan2008 said:It's great you can take your
It's great you can take your courses online...sorry you are going through this with your cancer...but good it was found when it was-since you went to Dr in ref: Drain.
Also sorry to hear about your break up...but if time is what you need..you have to do what is best for you right NOW!
Thinking of you..
Denise
So much going on in your life, (what else is new! LOL). I am so sorry to hear
about the nasty beast breading in your nodules.. Kick SOME asssss.....Praying
that the radiation will rid your body of cancer - FOREVER !!! Second degree burns --
so scary, but you can handle ANYTHING!!!!!
Great news about 'New York Film Academy' -- Best of Luck, dear Kat. You will be
successful at this -- I just know it!
All us 'Girls' need time to be just that, girls! Enjoy this special time in your
life -- and Enjoy it all. You deserve the very best.
Strength, Courage and HOPE for a Cure.
Vicki Sam0 -
The Bitter With The Sweet
I am so sorry to read that about your surgery, need for more radiation and all. Delighted to read that you have been accepted in the screen writing program for NY Film Academy. I am certain that you will have lots to offer as you do have so much experience.
Keep us posted Kat.
Best,
Doris0 -
Wishing you the best Kat asBella Luna said:And The Academy Awards Goes To...
Kat... you astound me with your Can Do attitude! You are truly an Amazing young Woman and such a source of Inspiration to so many of us.
I wish you well as you begin radiation treatment. I pray your recovery go smoothly and quickly. Congratulations on your acceptance to film school! Can't wait to see your movie! Have you thought of who'd you like to play the leading role?
Big hugs to you. You just brought a smile to my face.
Ines
Wishing you the best Kat as you start your rads. Praying for you!
Hugs, Angie0 -
So sorry Kat about themissrenee said:Bad news, good news
Kat, I am sorry to hear about you having to have the surgery and discovering more nodules. Let's hope your treatments are kind to you and smash out that nasty beast once and for all.
Your lust for life amazes me. I love your plan of doing the film school and writing a screenplay. I believe in you and your determination and strength in all you've been through just goes to show--you can do anything you decide to do. Sending all my positive energy and strength in your direction.
You go girl!
Hugs, Renee
P.S. love all your facebook pix from your fabulous travels
So sorry Kat about the surgery and that you have to endure rads again. I am sending you positive thoughts and lots of prayers.
Also sorry about your boyfriend, but, you know what is best for you. I hope you two can remain friends.
Big hugs, Debby0 -
Hi KatSIROD said:The Bitter With The Sweet
I am so sorry to read that about your surgery, need for more radiation and all. Delighted to read that you have been accepted in the screen writing program for NY Film Academy. I am certain that you will have lots to offer as you do have so much experience.
Keep us posted Kat.
Best,
Doris
Hi Kat,
I am sorry that you had another surgery and tumor have started to grow again.
Congratulations an admission for a script writing program. Looking forward to see your work. Who knows maybe somebody from this board will make it to the book
Hugs0 -
You are so young to everdisneyfan2008 said:It's great you can take your
It's great you can take your courses online...sorry you are going through this with your cancer...but good it was found when it was-since you went to Dr in ref: Drain.
Also sorry to hear about your break up...but if time is what you need..you have to do what is best for you right NOW!
Thinking of you..
Denise
You are so young to ever have to go through any of this Kat. I am so very sorry. You are one very amazing young lady and we all love you and support you 100%!
Praying,
Diane0 -
Kat, I am so sorry to readMsGebby said:Oh Kat
It is so wonderful to hear from you. Although the news you got is upsetting, I believe God is watching over you. And that you have some incredible doctors. I am thankful that this surgery not only helped to drain fluid, but found those sneaky little cells that tried to invade your body...again. I pray that the radiation treatments do what they do best and kill those little b*stards! And I pray that you have an easier time with the treatments.
So you want to write a screenplay. Isn't that special! Good for you! Have you thought of a title? I bet there are many swirling through that beautiful head of yours. I will bring plenty of popcorn and some bubble to the premiere!
Keep that upbeat personality going. You are like the sunshine on a fresh morning day.
xoxo
Mary
Kat, I am so sorry to read this. It just seems like you had gotten good health news and were going on your vacation. I will be praying for you and looking forward to your screen play. I know it will be awesome, just like you.
Hugs, Megan0 -
Hi Kat
Just read your post. Girl, you just don't stop. Congratulations on being accepted into the screenwriting program. That is an ideal setup.
Sorry you have to go through more treatments. Hopefully this one will blow it out once an for all!
Glad you are taking time to just be you! Time alone can be really good. Sounds like you are still friends, and he seems like a good guy to have as a friend.
Keep us posted on your accomplishments, so proud that you do not let anything get you down!
Prayers and all the best to you.
Carol0 -
You are remarkable!
Dear Kat,
There is no doubt in my mind that you will successfully finish your screen play and get it sold to a movie producer. I wish "all the stars in the universe" luck to accomplish this goal.
Visualize the cancer in the nodules and then visualize tiny soldiers killing that cancer. The mind is powerful and can accomplish the impossible.
You are in my prayers.
Lots of Love and Lots of Hugs,
Janelle0 -
You've always been anSIROD said:The Bitter With The Sweet
I am so sorry to read that about your surgery, need for more radiation and all. Delighted to read that you have been accepted in the screen writing program for NY Film Academy. I am certain that you will have lots to offer as you do have so much experience.
Keep us posted Kat.
Best,
Doris
You've always been an inspiration on this board Kat. Sending prayers and all of the good luck I can for your surgery and treatment.
The best of luck with your screen play! If anyone can do it, you sure can!
Hugs and prayers,
Lex0
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