OH Kat, you know you have a spot in my heart & you're always in my prayers!

MBH---thats why they didn't scan your brain!

Glad that darn tumor hasn't grown--Praying your new chemo works!

Know you said Ry won't be playing in Canton, but what part of OH will he be playing?

Love ya, Donna (^_^)

Kat...I have been thinking about you and sending up prayers that you would have gotten great news.

You have such a great attitude!!! (((Hugs))) to you and the family!

Hey BratCat...that's not the greatest news and not what we were hoping for but I'm going to keep on hoping that the new one will be just the tonic you need. The fatigue does suck but if I know you, you'll do just fine getting to Ohio. Hang in there my friend and we'll all be holding your hand...Big hugs coming atcha...

Your Doc sounds like he really knows what he is doing Kat. Have trust and faith in him, I know I do!
Hang in there girl, I bet the new drugs will kick this in the a$$!
(((Kat)))

Hey Kat...it's not the best....but sounds very do-able.

Of course we were all hoping that it was only scar tissue, but I'm happy to learn that it hasn't grown and has actually shrunk some. Praying that the new meds will completely destroy the tumor for good. Hoping you don't have to have a bone marrow transplant, but if you do, that everything will be covered by your insurance.

Kat, I truly believe that a great attitude and a fighting spirit is key to conquering this horrible disease and you have it in spades.

Sounds like your doctor is right on top of things even tho he does have a 'groaner' sense of humor, lol.

Keep up the good fight, Brat Kat. You're always in my prayers.

Luv ya bunches

I'm thinking nothing but good, healing thoughts for you Ms Kat.

Jodi-

Kat, sorry you're having to go through this, but you know you're not alone...in fact, the treatment room is gonna get very crowded with all of us in there bickering over who's gonna get to hold your hand. You're staying in my thoughts.

Good news that it's smaller... sucks that it's still there though. Keeping you in my thoughts and prayers.

I didn't realize you were going through all this. Let's keep the faith that the new treatment works! And hopefully the insurance will pay for the harvesting (get them to harvest some eggs too, you neva know what you might want in the future) :~)

Hang in there Kat! Lots of prayers headed your way.

Been waiting patiently for the up date. Wish the news was better but glad the tumor has not grown. You sound so great. Hope the new meds do the trick and who knows, maybe you won't need the bone marrow transplant.

Sweetie, you are always in my thoughts and prayers. I'm glad there was no growth and have to tell you that your spirit is truly admirable.

Kat, I am awful about saying the right thing so I hope this comes out right, I'm sorry your news isn't the greatest, I was hoping for better news for you and I'm very glad that your tumor hasn't gotten any bigger. I am praying for you and will continue to do so. I offer great big hugs from a KT friend.

((((((((((((((((((Kat))))))))))))))))))

I bet, the doc was afraid of what he would find, if he scanned your brain. Maybe nothing much? LOL

Fun aside, I am wishing you the BEST.

Moni

Hugs

Hey, BratKat. I am holding good thoughts for you. They knew there was nothing above your ears to scan. LOL. You set yourself up for that one.

Prayers and healing thoughts going your way. Keep up the positive thinking, it helped me during chemo and recovery.

Still thinking of you, Kat.

I ditto what Gale TX and others have said, Kat. You are definitely a trooper and we've got your back, too!

Lots of Granlan Hugs

Your good news really *is* good news in the big scheme of things. Slightly shrunken is waaaaay better than slightly larger. I'm very grateful that our prayers are being answered positively.

So this new cancer-fighting regime sounds positive, even tho it could be harder on you than what you're currently experiencing. You'll just have to keep thinking that if it's hard on YOU, think what it's doing to those Cancer cells! Anyway, I just don't think they know what you're made of, girl. Spit and Spunk and Determination.

Continued prayers for good progress for you, my friend. And for insurance to cover it all to relieve that worry.

From a newcomer (mostly lurker), you're one of the nicest ladies at the KT and you are added to my list of KT prayers. You've been through a lot and your spirit is so admirable! Keep up the good fight and know we are in it with you.
Ann

I can sense your strength and determination through your words, and I'm envisioning the best possible outcome for you! You will be in my thoughts and prayers:-)

Kat..what can I say but that I'm praying for you!

Vickey-MN

It may still be kicking (active), but I'm Praying it's on it's last leg and this new medication will finish it off!!!

D@MN CANCER!!!!!:(

My thoughts and prayers are with both you and Bradley.

Kat, I wish the report had been better. It sounds like you have a good doctor and that you trust him. That is so important. If I had to go through this cancer again, I have to say that I have met some wonderful people. I call them my "Angels". My doctors, the chemo nurses,the infusion nurses and now the radiation department.They have all been very supportive and caring. Just like the people here on this board. I love your spirit and your attitude. I am praying for the best for you. In the drugs, insurance and all. I know all about the fatigue and I want to mention a wheel chair to you.I hated the idea of being in a wheel chair, but I wanted to be able to do my own Christmas shoping. Some stores didn't have buggys to hold on to and I just couldn't makae it through the malls. So, we borrowed a wheel chair from my Church and later, I was so glad that we did. I was able to go out and be a part of things. I only used it when I really needed it. I think that it would be a big help to you to get to your son's games. Just a suggestion.
And guess what? My hair is growing back. I am looking for a good fertilizer for it. :-) Keep the positive attitude and kick any scary thoughts away. You are in my prayers. (((Kat)))

Kat, you are always in my thoughts and prayers. They are coming up with new treatments all the time and I am hoping your new one will do the job. It's just one day at a time.
I'm scheduled for my scan in February. They always scan me from the top of my head to mid thigh.

Kat..you are just an amazing woman...my prayers will be with you as you go through this latest round of chemo...With everybody here praying for your recovery...I think you are gonna be just fine.You have to be...that's all there is to it!!

June

Kat, your a favorite of mine too! I sure had hoped hard this would be nothing but I'm sure your going to go through this in usual Brat Kat style. I'm keeping you in my prayers. Toni

And mine, too! Keep fighting hard, bRAT Kat, and with your attitude and sense of humor, you're sure to whup this!

Kat prayers and good thoughts still going up for you.Keep the good attitude,that's half the battle right there.

I just had my 1 year scans last week,and also had to get a doppler on my arm to make sure i didn't have a clot.I don't,thank God!! All my scans were good,soa lot to be thankful for and you will reach that point soon i hope.

My hair has grown back,not as thick as it was,but it covers my head and that's the important part.
(((((((((((((((KAT)))))))))))))))))))
Kathi

Well, that's the nuts, but as you say, there's more in the arsenal. And it sounds very good that the tumor did not grow. I do wish we could all take turns having a day of chemo for someone else. No one with cancer on this site would have to do chemo on their own, cause we'd all do it for them! I hope the side-effects are tolerable and that you get to keep your pretty, (unfoiled?) hair. Best wishes to you, Kat.

Keeping you in prayer.

Sincere best wishes that you can get through this very difficult time with a minimum of trouble and that you can also keep doing the things you want to do, like watch your dear son. I admire your courage and your humor. Please do keep us posted.

Susan

((((Kat))))

You are in my prayers.

(((Kat & Family))) Nothing more that I can add, except that the prayers will continue as always.

Thinking of you, Kat....and I'm very glad to hear that it's smaller rather than larger. I'm glad, too, that there's a new drug for you. Thank you, researchers! (((((Kat)))))

(((Kat)))

I'm sorry it didn't just disappear and you have to go through more chemo. That sucks. Sending prayers that the new chemo drug works and wipes that tumor out for good.

Remembering you in my thoughts and prayers. I hope this new medication is the total "cure" and that your insurance will pay for the medical procedures that you need. I do admire your spirit and your sense of humor! Bettye/AZ

Thinking of you! ((((Kat))))

Hang in there tough lady!
Boy it sounds like your doc is right there with you - wonderful!!
My mom went to a doc that told her she had 10% chance of being alive in 5 years. Guess what - mom is still here, her scans have been clear after surgery and the doctor is no longer at that hospital! Her cancer doc said she should be fine, but they keep an eye on her.
Welcome to the tough old broad club! Big hugs, Kathy

thanks everyone!
I really appreciate it.

Hi again, Kat,

Is there anyway that you can get some financial assistance help thru the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society? I don't think it's very much, but every little bit helps. Also, regarding the Tremanda, sometimes you can work with the drug manufacturers directly. Just a thought.

I'm hoping & praying for the best for you.