Cancer FREE!
Woohooooool! YOU GUYS! This is very exciting news, my friends. VERY exciting! It's been a bit of a roller coaster since my surgery because at my first post op appointment I was told "the good news is, the tumor is gone and the cancer is gone but there is some residual abnormal bone that needs to be removed because it may increase the chance of recurrence and there is a good chance you will end up with a facial deformity." WTH? So that was a bit of a punch in the gut because I was so, so hopeful that this last surgery was the last one and the thought of having to do such an invasive surgery as a preventative measure when the cancer is already gone just doesn't sit right with me. Oh, and that facial deformity part....I mean, how does one even begin to process that? Another doc wants me to consider radiation and another one feels that as long as I am followed closely and scanned every 3 months any recurrence would be caught early, therefore surgery/radiation may not be necessary. There is about a 10% chance of recurrence so the odds are in my favor. I am not going to make any decisions just yet and will continue to get more opinions from Osteosarcoma specialists at Sloan Kettering and Johns Hopkins. I turned a corner last week and am finally starting to feel more myself. Still pretty tired, but heading the right direction. My body has been through the ringer a few times over the last 7 months, so I need to be a little more patient with my speed of recovery. I feel like I am moving at a turtle's pace but I think that's just how it's going to be for a little while longer. I am heading down to a little cabin in the Shenandoah Mountains for a getaway this weekend and I could not be happier! I won't be able to do much more than sit on the porch and read a book, but I am looking forward to the change of scenery and fresh air. Ok, that's all folks. Thank you for your continued love and support. You are rockstars. Xoxo K
Comments (16)
Best news ever!!!! You and your body so deserve a break. You have been a trooper through all of this and I admire your strength and courage!! Enjoy sitting on that porch reading you have earned it......Love you!!! Aunt Karen
OMG!!!! sure made my night... you are truly the rockstar... thrilled for you, kaytie.... enjoy your weekend and then makes plans to see each other... xoxo
You're the rock star, Kaytie. We are all in awe of you and want nothing more than for you to heal and stay healthy. Enjoy your book and the mountains. Curious what you will be reading. Something light, I hope!
Miss Kaytie-Kate! You, my friend, are the Rock Star!! I am over-the-moon thrilled for you and your health. Enjoy every moment on that porch reading and relaxing with your book, sounds perfect to me :) You continue to be in my thoughts and prayers and "hats off" to your VERY GOOD NEWS!! You made my week, you really did!! Love you so much!!
We all have been waiting for this day! Enjoy your weekend; bring your coloring book and just "be". There is nothing else you need to do. We love you so much Ms. Kaytie!
You are such an inspiration and I am so happy to hear your good news! Enjoy your weekend away- you have certainly earned it!!! I wish you nothing but peace, happiness and relaxation this weekend plus endless joy in the coming months and years! No one deserves it more. Rock on, pretty lady!
I can't think of 2 more beautiful words!!!! Congratulations. I believe rest and relaxation is the order of the day. So proud of and happy for you Kaytie. I think of you all the time, and I totally admire the way you have handled this. Much love to you!
Dearest KT, Cancer had nothing on you!!! I'm so thrilled. You beautiful, fabulous girl. I LOVE you. Lots of time to read... that is excellent. Enjoy the porch and the books. You are my hero, and you are love(d). Ln
Kaytie, you are radiant and so beautiful to behold! wishing you so much love and joy and rest. <3 Erika
RIGHT ON!! *stomping my feet & clapping my hands* What wonderful news! So very happy for you. :) Mountain air with a good book sounds like the best way to celebrate this awesome news. I just knew that you would beat this. Love and more love headed your way from SF.
Yeah! Yeah! Yeah! So glad to hear the good news!!! You deserve every bit of relaxation...enjoy the peace and quiet this weekend. Your positive spirit and energy are truly an inspiration. Love you Kaytie O!!
Oh sweet Kaytie!!! That is SUCH good news and you look beautiful! Enjoy a lovely quiet weekend in the Shenandoahs and continue moving at whatever pace feels right. You are and always will be PRECIOUS and so well loved!! xoxoxo
This is great news! I think of you all of the time and continue to send my prayers and positive thoughts.
Kaytie, YOU are the rock star!! We are so pleased to hear your exciting news!! What an adventure you have had!! Enjoy your beautiful time in the mountains, rocking and reading!! We continue to pray for your steady recovery!! Love, Nick and Barb T
YOU are the rockstar, Kaytie!! You are amazing. What a beautiful picture of you! I am so incredibly happy for you. You deserve all the peace and joy possible. Soak up every morsel.
Kaytie, So glad to hear the good news and good for you to get some additional opinions to help you make your current decision. it must be immensely draining and sometime overwhelming. I will keep you in my prayers nightly and I am wishing you that the next 7 months will be a great return to things that you want to do and to places you want to be. Lots of love, Kathy Smith