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My Friend Carole

Postby retiredhappy » Fri Aug 31, 2012 8:58 am

Well, they got the results from the PET scan and they were not good. She has multiple tumors on the colon, abdomen and lungs. They are nonoperable. She is going to start chemo again next week and continue for every three weeks. Doctor told her there is only a 50% chance of the chemo getting rid of all the tumors but they will come back. The good thing is she actually feels okay and her attitude is good. I'm the one who isn't handling the news well. I am so glad we got to take our trip to South Dakota and she is planning on coming to the Canyon Lake GTG depending on how she's feeling. Keep her in your prayers.
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Re: My Friend Carole

Postby BirdbyBird » Fri Aug 31, 2012 9:04 am

I also thought how thankful...that you were able to take your trip when you did. Hope that she will feel up to taking in the TX gtg, also. May you both find the strength you need to make continue through this journey ahead. Thank you for sharing the update and let Carole know we are all thinking of her.
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Re: My Friend Carole

Postby Carolinagal » Fri Aug 31, 2012 10:37 am

Oh Karen, I'm hating hearing this, I like Carole Soo much , always enjoyed our visits at the GTGs. Will keep her in my prayers. Thinking of you both ,

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Re: My Friend Carole

Postby mitch5252 » Fri Aug 31, 2012 10:42 am

Carolinagal wrote:Oh Karen, I'm hating hearing this, I like Carole Soo much , always enjoyed our visits at the GTGs. Will keep her in my prayers. Thinking of you both ,

CArol :)


Ditto, Karen.

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Re: My Friend Carole

Postby Bethers » Fri Aug 31, 2012 12:22 pm

Ditto what Tina and CArol said. Carole is one nice lady andYou strong too. Big hugs to you both.
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Re: My Friend Carole

Postby Sandersmr » Fri Aug 31, 2012 12:38 pm

I hate hearing news like this. I hope the chemo can reduce the tumors to the point that Carole can still enjoy life and traveling. And I hope I get to meet her at the TX GTG - she sounds like quite the lady.
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Re: My Friend Carole

Postby carold » Fri Aug 31, 2012 1:26 pm

Karen, sort to hear this. Am also glad you and Carole were able to travel and hope it continues. (((hugs))) carold
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Re: My Friend Carole

Postby Dawn309 » Fri Aug 31, 2012 4:27 pm

Karen, I am so sorry to hear this. I am praying for her. I sure hope she feels up to coming to the TX GTG. I would love to meet her and you both!
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Re: My Friend Carole

Postby Yakn1 » Fri Aug 31, 2012 4:58 pm

Oh Karen, so sorry to hear this latest on Carole :(
Lots of prayers going out to her...
You know she is one of the "tough old gals" too, I know she will fight this one more time.
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Re: My Friend Carole

Postby rvgrammy1953 » Fri Aug 31, 2012 5:00 pm

Geez...sorry to hear this, too....sending well thoughts and prayers...
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Re: My Friend Carole

Postby cpatinjones » Fri Aug 31, 2012 5:28 pm

I am saddened by the news. I will keep her in my prayers.
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Re: My Friend Carole

Postby Barbzeee » Fri Aug 31, 2012 7:06 pm

this bad news has just got to stop... Karen, I just have a lump in my throat.. I'm so sorry to read this news..but let's keep praying that Carole will have lots more trips to make and enjoy...

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Re: My Friend Carole

Postby avalen » Fri Aug 31, 2012 7:14 pm

my prayers going out too and hope the chemo does a good job of taking care of those tumors.
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Re: My Friend Carole

Postby ali1257 » Mon Sep 03, 2012 1:26 pm

Karen so sorry to hear about Carole. Hugs to you both.
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Re: My Friend Carole

Postby bluepinecones » Mon Sep 03, 2012 11:21 pm

Sending more prayers for both of you. Please let Carole know she has a lot of people thinking of her.
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