Zarovka (Z)

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illimae
illimae Member Posts: 5,710
edited June 2019 in Stage IV/Metastatic Breast Cancer ONLY

I’m very sorry to report that Z passed away a few days ago. I have not been in contact with her but we were friends via Fitbit and after being concerned I search the internet for anything new and found an update from her former place of business. I am numb and heartbroken, as I’m sure you all are as well.

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Note: I only left out her last name because she did not share it on BCO to my knowledge.

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  • Micmel
    Micmel Member Posts: 9,450
    edited March 2019

    Omg. 💔🥺 speechless. Speechless. Omg. I can’t breathe!

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  • SandiBeach57
    SandiBeach57 Member Posts: 1,617
    edited March 2019

    Zarovka..damn girl. I thought if anyone could figure out a solution, it would be you. You worked so hard to research and then implement what might help. Plus, always giving advice and support, plus sharing any new knowledge with all of us

    I really thought that the next time that you posted on BCO, it would be to tell us of your good news and success on a certain treatment.

    I just don't understand what happened. Your liver? The meds? Unfortunately, I will never know. I will always wonder if anything made you feel better.

    And thru all this, you still managed to be a mom. Oh..those sweet daughters. They were right with you, especially the youngest going to Japan with you for T cell experimental treatment.

    Thank you for starting all the threads that we now follow. You will never be forgotten. Never.

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  • Cure-ious
    Cure-ious Member Posts: 2,626
    edited March 2019

    Zar was an incredible force on these boards, and I hope her daughters learn how much she inspired everyone with her energy and enthusiasm for moving fearlessly to achieve our goals and dreams in life. This is so sad.

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  • Iwrite
    Iwrite Member Posts: 870
    edited March 2019

    Oh No!

    Thanks for letting us know Illimae. She helped us all and is gone far too soon

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  • MuddlingThrough
    MuddlingThrough Member Posts: 726
    edited March 2019

    Heartbreaking news. No. Words.

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  • mara51506
    mara51506 Member Posts: 5,088
    edited March 2019

    So sad to hear this. She was very encouraging and inspired my own physical activity after WBR. She was fantastic. My sympathies to her family, friends and all who loved. Sympathies to everyone on this board who also knew her.

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  • Moderators
    Moderators Member Posts: 25,912
    edited March 2019

    Dear Members,

    We are so very sorry to hear of Zarovka's death. Our condolences to her family and to everyone here in the community who knew her.

    The Mods


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  • Daniel86
    Daniel86 Member Posts: 271
    edited March 2019

    I am at a loss of words.

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  • LoveFromPhilly
    LoveFromPhilly Member Posts: 1,308
    edited March 2019

    iilimae thank you so much for letting us know. What a beautiful, strong and amazing human. She really inspired me with her posts to no end. I am so saddened to hear this news :( 😢

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  • Sadiesservant
    Sadiesservant Member Posts: 1,995
    edited March 2019

    I’m so shocked by this news and yet, have been quite worried about her. Z was a risk taker, always pushing the boundaries to the benefit of all. She will be greatly missed.

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  • BabyRuth
    BabyRuth Member Posts: 264
    edited March 2019

    I am so sad to hear this news.  She shared so much of her knowledge with us.  Just another heartbreaking loss.

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  • GracieM2007
    GracieM2007 Member Posts: 1,564
    edited March 2019

    I am heartbroken. She was a wonderful person and I have been concerned for her for a while. Like everyone else, I thought maybe she would be the one to find a path out of this! I will pray for her family!

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  • candy-678
    candy-678 Member Posts: 3,950
    edited March 2019

    So sad. Prayers to Z's family and friends.   Sad and angry that we lost another precious soul to this damn disease.  

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  • EV11
    EV11 Member Posts: 127
    edited March 2019

    Oh, nooooo....I am brokenhearted to read this. Z's insight, support and encouragement will be greatly missed.

    I hate this damn disease. May her family find some small measure of comfort in knowing how dear she was to us.

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  • Wildplaces
    Wildplaces Member Posts: 864
    edited March 2019

    Ohhh Z ...the quickest mind and truest heart.

    Prayers for her family.

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  • exbrnxgrl
    exbrnxgrl Member Posts: 12,424
    edited March 2019

    I am saddened to hear of her death. May her memory be a blessing to her family and all who knew her

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  • Chicagoan
    Chicagoan Member Posts: 728
    edited March 2019

    Thanks for posting this Illimae-I've been thinking a lot about her lately and was almost going to pm you to see what her fitbit usage was. This is so sad. I think Z knew in her gut that she didn't have much time left and that why she left the boards. She was such a positive force.

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  • SchnauzerMom
    SchnauzerMom Member Posts: 374
    edited March 2019

    Such sad news! Shine brightly forever, dear Zarovka.

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  • Lucia42
    Lucia42 Member Posts: 63
    edited March 2019

    heartbroken. Z encouraged me to tell my kids about my diagnosis and gave me the words to do it ... so selfless

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  • GG27
    GG27 Member Posts: 2,128
    edited March 2019

    I am very saddened by this news. News of some passings hit me harder than others, this is one of those.

    I always felt that she was so strong physically as well as mentally. Kindest thoughts to all those who love her.


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  • Grannax2
    Grannax2 Member Posts: 2,551
    edited March 2019

    When I joined, January 2017, she was one of the very first to respond to me. She educated me, encouraged, answered every question. She became my hero. I've missed her constantly when she took a break from the boards. I never imagined I would read this today. Shocked, emotional, heartbroken and in disbelief. If anyone hears what happened , please let us know.

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  • MJHJAN1014
    MJHJAN1014 Member Posts: 708
    edited March 2019

    In my mind and my heart, Z was going to be the one that pursued that revolutionary treatment that worked. She was a heroine among us. Fly free sweet lady; your essence will be woven into the fabric of the universe eternally......

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  • MargaritaMS
    MargaritaMS Member Posts: 199
    edited March 2019

    This is an absolute gut punch. Z was such an inspiration to me and I so admired the way she searched out information and treatment options and so unselfishly shared her knowledge with all of us. I feel such a sense of loss. I am especially heartbroken for her girls. Fly on, Zarovka. You will be misse

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  • jensgotthis
    jensgotthis Member Posts: 937
    edited March 2019

    Oh no, this is devastating. She is a monumental woman and force in this group. I agree, I had a deep faith she’d be in front of the beast for years. I’ll never forget her and she educated, motivated and lifted us up. Hugs to her daughters

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  • Nkb
    Nkb Member Posts: 1,436
    edited March 2019

    😢heartbroken.

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  • blainejennifer
    blainejennifer Member Posts: 1,848
    edited March 2019

    I honestly thought she would beat this disease. If necessary, through sheer force of will alone.

    I hope her children and spouse know what an inspiration she is to us.

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  • Chico
    Chico Member Posts: 196
    edited March 2019

    So very sorry to learn this sad news. Katherine (Z) was so generous with her knowledge. Thinking of her husband and children at this sad time

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  • Meja
    Meja Member Posts: 102
    edited March 2019

    So sad to read this news. Z was such an inspiration. She shared so much knowledge in this community and motivated us to keep on. Condolences to her family and friends.

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  • illimae
    illimae Member Posts: 5,710
    edited March 2019

    I wholeheartedly agree with all of you. When I think of someone doing everything humanly possible, I think of Z. So grateful that she shared the results of her efforts too, good and not so much. She will continue to inspire me to stay active, determined and medically educated.

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  • jaycee49
    jaycee49 Member Posts: 1,277
    edited March 2019

    I'm sitting here sobbing.

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