No major changes except my CA-19 and liver values are elevated enough to cause concern about tumor growth or cancer spread from the liver to who knows where. I have scans in 8 days or sooner and will know more then. Anticipatory grief is real whether it’s for someone else or yourself and Kate, I love and thank you for having space to be real about that pain. 💚 #cholangiocarcinomasucks!
Her writing hits in a way that makes you slow down and actually feel the weight of what she’s describing. The way she talks about choice and agency in treatment is something most people never get to experience. It shouldn’t be rare to have time to think before being pushed into a decision. It’s a hard story to read, but it’s the kind that stays with you.
I hope today brought good news for you and Waffle. Our dog lost a leg to cancer in May and finished chemo in September. He feels great and looks fantastic, so now we just hope for the best and enjoy every minute. His next scan is in January.
And I rush back here every time you have a new chapter out. I see they’re hard to write, but your story is so inspiring Kate, and it draws us in. I’m eager for the day we have your whole story in our hands as a book, and can read about your survival all in one go.
Your zest for life is palpable, I hope you enjoy the snow and this calm season.
Sending all the love I have 💜💜💜 This hit me, "you deserve agency. You are worthy of making a truly informed choice about how you care for yourself" once again in a moment I need it most. I feel like too many decisions are made in the necessity of others' timing, especially corporate time or the one the sucks more is the timing of those closest to you. Their timing and needs before your own. Agency and choice is center to feeling safe and valued. But sometimes it's hard to know what you want when you want to please others. Your piece on taking things off, away, rather than adding made that clear to me. That my safety can be put first.
Thank you for reminding me that my humanity and needs are important.
Sending so much love to you and Waffle. Please know how grateful I am that you share your story with us. It’s changing how I feel about myself, which never felt possible before. 💗
As you would say HOLY WOW. What a gift to be able to hold space for your story and trust us with such a vulnerable story. You are an incredible warrior. You and Waffy both. Sending love and hugs and great sleep 💕
Kate...you are amazing! I want to thank you so much for choosing YOU 💜 and for choosing US 💜 without you there'd be no us. You are such a blessing to me. I feel anticipatory grief for Waff too. Oh how special she is. You have so many stunning photos of her and I hope to have a photo book of her one day, that you'll put together and share once she's gone. Keep on keepin' on Kate. We're right here with you. 💜💜💜
I’ll be thinking of you both today. I always try to remember that dogs only know how they feel today and don’t worry about the what ifs. She looks great, you both do. Enjoy the snow and keep us posted. ❤️
My update is similar to Waffle’s:
No major changes except my CA-19 and liver values are elevated enough to cause concern about tumor growth or cancer spread from the liver to who knows where. I have scans in 8 days or sooner and will know more then. Anticipatory grief is real whether it’s for someone else or yourself and Kate, I love and thank you for having space to be real about that pain. 💚 #cholangiocarcinomasucks!
Her writing hits in a way that makes you slow down and actually feel the weight of what she’s describing. The way she talks about choice and agency in treatment is something most people never get to experience. It shouldn’t be rare to have time to think before being pushed into a decision. It’s a hard story to read, but it’s the kind that stays with you.
I hope today brought good news for you and Waffle. Our dog lost a leg to cancer in May and finished chemo in September. He feels great and looks fantastic, so now we just hope for the best and enjoy every minute. His next scan is in January.
Sending courage and love and wishes for a clean scan. 💜💜🙏🙏🙏🤞
I hope all goes well with Waffle today 💜
And I rush back here every time you have a new chapter out. I see they’re hard to write, but your story is so inspiring Kate, and it draws us in. I’m eager for the day we have your whole story in our hands as a book, and can read about your survival all in one go.
Your zest for life is palpable, I hope you enjoy the snow and this calm season.
Sending all the love I have 💜💜💜 This hit me, "you deserve agency. You are worthy of making a truly informed choice about how you care for yourself" once again in a moment I need it most. I feel like too many decisions are made in the necessity of others' timing, especially corporate time or the one the sucks more is the timing of those closest to you. Their timing and needs before your own. Agency and choice is center to feeling safe and valued. But sometimes it's hard to know what you want when you want to please others. Your piece on taking things off, away, rather than adding made that clear to me. That my safety can be put first.
Thank you for reminding me that my humanity and needs are important.
Waffle, you have the best Mom & Dad and sister Tuggie💜 sending clean scan energy your way and lots of snowmersaults in the near future.
Sending courage for both of us, Kate.
My cancer is back too, good prognosis for me, it’s just a lot more recovery this time.
~ Lisa xx
Sending love and hugs to you and Waffle. Yes, eleven years is a gift.
Sending so much love to you and Waffle. Please know how grateful I am that you share your story with us. It’s changing how I feel about myself, which never felt possible before. 💗
Sending you and Waffle all the positive thoughts today! 💜💜
Thinking of you two and hoping everything is still looking good. Sending all the love. 💕
As you would say HOLY WOW. What a gift to be able to hold space for your story and trust us with such a vulnerable story. You are an incredible warrior. You and Waffy both. Sending love and hugs and great sleep 💕
Kate - thank you so much for sharing your story! Both you and Waffle are amazing fighters!! We are all right here for you! 💜💜💜
Kate...you are amazing! I want to thank you so much for choosing YOU 💜 and for choosing US 💜 without you there'd be no us. You are such a blessing to me. I feel anticipatory grief for Waff too. Oh how special she is. You have so many stunning photos of her and I hope to have a photo book of her one day, that you'll put together and share once she's gone. Keep on keepin' on Kate. We're right here with you. 💜💜💜
Sending all the strength and love!! 💜💜💜💜💜 #Wafflestrong!!!
I’ll be thinking of you both today. I always try to remember that dogs only know how they feel today and don’t worry about the what ifs. She looks great, you both do. Enjoy the snow and keep us posted. ❤️
What a brilliant reminder — thank you so much 💜💜💜💜😘
It is something I have to remind myself too.