I had a CT and MRI this week to evaluate my last TACE procedure. After a whole day of scans and bloodwork, Dan and I met with the doctor. I guess the two hour wait was worth it because he said the cancer in my liver has responded well to the TACE. He even said the response exceeded his expectations. Of course, he wants to do more. I guess one can look at this as a positive because the dumb poison is working. I have trouble thinking about more of those procedures as I have constant pain & nausea that seldom leaves me alone. It can be very severe; actually quite debilitating. At first, we blamed the TACE & my cancer for the pain however my scans this week reveal my gall bladder is damaged. This can be expected with Sandostatin treatments (I really don't like it when the treatments add to my problems). I will likely need my gall bladder removed so hopefully they can also reverse my colostomy at the same time. If they can reverse the colostomy, it will make my day, month, year, and life!!!!!!! I think we are going to evaluate my current chemotherapy for at least two rounds before any other procedures are done. We gotta try to get my lung cancer under control. This means I gotta live with the pain for now. I'm headed to bed but first a small prayer to God thanking him for another day with my family, friends, supporters, and the inventors of Oxycodone and Compazine. K
Aunt Jenny
5/1/2014 01:33:31 pm
I miss you! You are amazing through all this. We are praying for you. I know God adores each of you and desires an intimate personal relationship with each of you as well. Jesus is your First Love and Salvation. Trust in the Lord with ALL your heart and lean not on your own understanding but in ALL your ways acknowledge Him and He will make your paths straight! Proverbs 3:5-6
Carrie
5/1/2014 09:31:22 pm
K- you are my hero and definition of a warrior. I am here for you always. I have Legos, animal crackers, and lots of love and hugs on call when you need them.
Kim
5/2/2014 06:51:11 am
I am amazed by you every day! Love you!
Geri
5/2/2014 07:00:36 am
Hey Kristin...you are amazing and so strong. You remain in my prayers. If you ever need anyyyything ~ please let me know. John and I are here for you and your family. Love you ~ stay strong !
Katie Fox
5/5/2014 11:05:41 am
Dear Kristin,
I was so happy to see you at school today! I have just been reading some of your posts and just wanted you to know you all are in our prayers every night. I am amazed at your strength and your fighting spirit! Keep it up!!! -Katie
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Kristin Kohnle was a 34 year old mother to a wonderful 4 year old boy, beautiful 1 year old girl, and a dedicated wife of 8 years to her husband, Dan. Kristin was diagnosed in May 2013 with Stage 4 neuro-endocrine colon cancer. The cancer was found one week after the birth of her daughter, Natalie. Kristin endured over a year of grueling treatments before losing her battle to cancer on 6/26/14.