Ibrance (Palbociclib)

Anonymous

Hi, thanks so much for your support. Samantha has been experiencing small clots forming in her brain because of the blood being thicker from the cancer. They are installing a cranial pressure sensor and will use it to precisely administer IV medication to relieve the clots over the next few days. Although Samantha's condition is very precarious right now, the doctor believes the procedures themselves are minimally risky and that her age favors a positive outcome, although it will be a bit of a long road.

I know that she loves you very much, and that she's a tough cookie, and she is in the best of hands down here and up above.

Nathan

KBL

Oh, gosh, Nathan. I am glad they have a hopeful solution. You are a wonderful husband

candy-678

Thank you Nathan for keeping us informed. I had a PE (blood clot in the lungs) in May. That also was from the thicker blood of a cancer patient. I was in the hospital 3 days and now on a blood thinner pill I take twice a day. My thoughts and prayers are with you and Rabbit.

JACK5IE

NicoleRod

Thank you Nathan...sorry for blowing up her phone...thank you for keeping us posted!

cowgal

What causes cancer patients blood to be thicker? Also, if we are more prone to blood clots would it maybe make sense for us to take a low dose aspirin every day?

D37

Nathan, thank you for taking the time to update everyone here. I’m glad they have found a solution. My thoughts are with Rabbit and you

BevJen

Cowgal,

You can do a quick google of this. One thing that I read was that bits of dead cancer cells clog up the blood, causing issues.

Anonymous

Hello again,

I'm very sad to tell you that Samantha passed away quickly and peacefully at about 4:45 this morning. She loves all of you very much, and I want to thank you for the support and comfort you have offered her for these last few years.

Nathan

KBL

Oh, Nathan, my heart is breaking for you both. I’m so sorry

RK2020

Oh Nathan, I'm beyond sad to hear that Samanthapassed away. You truly were her beloved and that fact came through in all her postings. She wouldn't have left you if she had a choice in the matter. I will deeply miss her spirit, her sense of humor, the way she cared about us all and always took the time to call us out by name and I will miss her honesty…her vulnerability. She was truly one of a kind and has forever left footprints on my heart. I am heartbroken but am better for having her in my life, The price of love is the grief we feel.

50sgirl

Nathan, I am so sorry. I know there are no words that can help at this time of devastating loss. Hold on to all the good memories that you and Samantha made over the years. She has touched many lives here and will not be forgotten. I wish you and your family peace and comfort.

Spookiesmom

I’m so sorry for your loss. I wish I could give you a real hug. I will miss her.

BevJen

Nathan,

I am so sorry to hear this, but am grateful that she passed peacefully. She helped a lot of us deal with the day to day of this miserable disease. Thoughts with you.

Dancemom

I am so sorry! Peace to you and family and all who loved and knew Samantha. May her memory be for a blessing and may she rest in peace.

Simone80

Nathan, I am so sorry for your loss. She will be missed. Praying that God comforts you and helps you and your family find peace.

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candy-678

Nathan my heart goes out to you and your family. I loved reading Rabbit's (Samantha's) posts. She brought humor to us. And she cared about all of her "virtual" friends. I appreciated that she would ask about me if she had not seen me post in a while. She was loved on here, and she will be sorely missed.

Rosie24

Nathan, I’m very sorry for you and all who loved Samantha. We didn’t know her “in real life” but she was a caring and uplifting person to us here on this board.

B-A-P

Nathan,

I'm so sorry to hear of her passing. I didn't "know" her very long, but I could tell how much she cared for everyone here. She was a cheerleader for us all and she will be greatly missed. Just know, and i'm sure you do, that she loved you so so much. It was palpable.

NicoleRod

NOOOOO just NOOOOOO!!! ;Nathan she loved you so so much!!!!!! May the Father comfort you in this time. I am devestated. The world lost a beautiful soul today.

Tina2

Nathan,

Samantha was right about you, that's certain. To think of us at such a sad time in your life shows you are a very thoughtful man. Her beloved, indeed.

Thank you for letting us know of her passing and for assuring us that it was peaceful. She was a vibrant presence on this forum.

Tina

Anonymous

Nathan, Samantha loved you so deeply. I am so sorry for your loss. I follow her blog and she had such a wonderful Christmas with you. She loved big here on an anon discussion board so I can only imagine the love you felt with her in real life. May you, your friends and family find comfort in her memory and know she will never be forgotten. She had a deep faith so I will imagine her mowing the lawn up in heaven. I will buy irises today and plant some purple irises in my garden in honor of Samantha. Our sister.

Tanya_Djamila

Nathan so sorry for your loss. Samantha shared so much of her journey with us. She will be missed greatly.

Tany

Sunshine99

Nathan, thank you for taking the time to share. Our hearts are heavy with the loss of your beloved Samantha. She was, indeed, a bright spot on this forum. I, and many of our group, will be praying for comfort and peace for you .

Carol

Moderators

Dear Nathan,

We are so very sorry for your loss. Thank you for letting everyone here in the BCO community know. We will be keeping you close in our thoughts as you move through the days to come. Our condolences.

The Mods

Chicagoan

Nathan,

I am so sorry. May God comfort you and give you strength. May Samantha rest in peace,

SF-Cakes

Just a few days ago, Rabbit reached out to me personally, expressing concern because she hadn't seen me post in a bit, and she wanted to know if I was doing okay. We had a lovely and humorous exchange back and forth. She has helped me so much here and I love her. Thank you, Nathan, for letting us know that she has passed, and I am so incredibly sorry for your loss. I feel lost this morning. It feels a little darker in the world right now. I'm going to go back later and re-read some of my favorite posts of hers. 💔

Anonymous

Nathan - Thank you for taking the time to let us know. Samantha touched us all. She will be missed. I’m very sorry for your loss. Wishing you peace and comfort.

Snow-drop

Nathan, please accept our condolences on passing your soulmate, and appreciation in this sad time, you took time and informed us Samantha passed peacefully. Sam was so right about you, a thoughtful man and her beloved. Praying for peace and comfort for you Nathan and family.
I am heartbroken and beyond sad to hear our sweet Samantha passed away. She cared about everyone in this forum, I always looking forward to read her posts and that she would call “stable mable"(the way she called scan results). She was loved here and will be missed sorely. Tonight I light a candle for her.

Julia.

D37

Nathan, I’m so sorry for your loss. Samantha was a bright light on this forum who was loved dearly. I have not posted much but would enjoy reading her posts. Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you and Samantha’s family and friends