Unfortunately things are going downhill

Kandy, I've been politely following this thread from afar, holding you in prayer. IMHO it sounds like you still have fight in you. I like 7of9's idea of taking some time to rest and gain a little weight, then taking a run at Keytruda. Whatever decision you make will be the right decision. And you have an army of supporters behind you, beside you, and with you.

Kandy,

I am praying for you. Keytruda has been miraculous for some patients who have had no luck with any chemo.

I hope you get some rest, eat well and have some peaceful days and that if you go ahead with Keytruda it is a wonderful treatment for you.

I have admired you greatly.

Mary

Kandy, I think the Keytruda will have little or no side effects at all, and I'd urge you to even add Abemaciclib ontop of that, because it is a great drug and synergizes with the Keytruda- I can't say you are OK to withstand the GI problems Abemaciclib comes with, but if you can beat back the cancer plus rid yourself of the other drugs, you will both be recovering and feeling much better?

Kandy, if you have a little bit strength in you, think about adding Keytruda. What if it's the miracle, what if it turns around everything. I will pray theright decision to come for

Kandy, this is a hard one. Most likely if you quit all the drugs you'll actually feel better for a bit, but in the end we all know what happens.

The question to ask yourself is what are your priorities? I remember more than a year ago when Rosevalley was so so sick. The community here said to her that if she wanted to stop we'd be here regardless. She didn't and had another 8 months on Faslodex. But. I don't know how good those months really were to her. I'm guessing she thought it was worth it. I have no idea if I would have thought it was worth it. And that's the question before you.

We're here for you no matter what. I wish I had advice to offer. I can offer hugs and wishes for peace.

Pam

Kandy, it's been one year and three days since you posted that unfortunately things are going downhill. I thought, how could you know that with so many more things to try? I guess you knew it in your gut. Although I rarely post here, I have followed you every day of your journey this past year. I wish you love and peace, free from pain. You are a beautiful strong woman, and through your own pain and troubles still managed to counsel many of us. Whatever you choose to do, your sisters are here to support you.

Stefanie

Kandy - You are in my thoughts and prayers everyday! I am praying for you to be at peace, no matter what you decide. We are all here supporting you.

Gentle hugs,

Claudia

Kandy, sending love and prayers.

I know you have a lot of spirit and fight in you. You are being worn down by the pain. 

Can MO address the pain while you take a breather from current treatments?

It seems there may be some options still for you. 

Wishing you all the best, including lots of Harper time. 

Lots of love, Madelyn 

Hey everybody, I wanted to tell you that Kandy’s husband just texted me to tell me she has been admitted to the hospital. That’s all I know. I live about half an hour away, but I can’t rush to be there to get details. There has been a snowstorm and 8 inches of snow fell today. On one hand, I feel frustrated because I can’t even be there to hold her hand. On the other hand, she’s never asked me for anything, and I’m sure if she could she would tell me to stay safe and stay at home. This isn’t time for confusion or worry about Kandy’s condition. Let’s send positive vibrations, prayers for no pain and prayers of gratitude for her friendship. Kandy might just need some fluids and be home tomorrow. Or she might be headed away. I’ll let you know if I hear anything else

Kandy - sending love and strength for whatever is on your path. I hate hospitals. I am sorry you are in a hospital. Thinking of you.

TarheelMichelle - Thanks. Strength to you as well. It's hard to not know what is going on exactly.

>Z<

Thank you TarHeelMichelle. It sounds like Kandy's husband is keeping you in the loop. Praying Kandy gets much needed pain relief.

Kandy, thinking of you and sending prayers from Canada. Pat

I just heard from Kandy’s husband. Kandy’s liver function is low, and she is having chest pains, in addition to the overall pain she’s been having, which she has mentioned here.

I told him that I hoped a pain specialist was there. I’m concerned she may have lost any response to her current pain medicine.

I’m going to see if I can get some flowers delivered to her in the morning. I will sign the card from all of us. Can anyone suggest a better way to say “all of your online friends” ?

I’ll also check in with Hal in the morning and report any new.

I second "your MBC family" at BCO

Amy