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Kate's Journey 
Brian and Kate on the ship in Greece
Welcome to the page that chronicles Kate's winning battle with Glioblastoma Multiforme! April 19, 2004 Kate had a grand mal seizure while her family was driving back from Disneyland. A cat scan was done and she was released. Three days later she had another seizure that put her in the hospital for 2 days for a battery of tests. A mass on her left front lobe was detected, but undiagnosed until 8 weeks later after brain surgery at UCSF. Pathology reports revealed a stage IV GBM brain tumor. Radiation and Temodar followed along with a strict exercise, supplement and dietary regime that has helped fight this. Past journal entries carry you through the miraculous journey. Thanks for stopping by and please sign the guestbook!
We have pictures! burkesurvivor's photos
GOOD NEWS! Due to your request, we have made another run of books! If you would like to purchase one for $25(To benefit UCSF Brain cancer research)send me an e mail: KBLIFTCH@aol.com. This book might be helpful for ALL cancer survivors. It is a small compilation of past inspirational journal entries that are meant to give HOPE.
Journal
Tuesday, June 23, 2009 9:43 AM CDT WOOT WOOT!!!!!!!!!!!!!
FIVE years ago TODAY...June 23rd....
I was headed in to brain surgery (Pun not intended) at UCSF calm as ever with the peace of the Holy Spirit with me every step of the way!
Out a couple of days later to hear the pathology report reveal that I had the most agressive form of brain cancer known. Stage 4 GBM.....
NO CLUE what that would mean to me and to those I love over the next chapter of my life.
For those of you just visiting this page for the 1st time scared out of your mind when you heard the stats....rest assured....they are there to be IGNORED!
Doctors hold on to those a bit too tight!
WE press on through this journey by the Grace of God and can create our OWN.
There will be some changes in your life, but as you go count the blessings. They truly outweigh the tough stuff.
Focus on the positive.
I have learned to accept the constant bad hair days, memory issues (I am a GREAT audience for those that like to re-tell jokes!) and lack of multi-tasking and fatigue. I know when I have packed in too much because it takes me a day or 2 to de-compress....but I don't know any other way.
Life is to be lived to the fullest....24/7....I won't be guilty of not upholding that belief!!!!
If you are having a rough day today....stop, breathe and pick ONE happy thing to focus on right now....seriously....right now....stop reading this and just do it! ;)
Thanks for the constant support and prayers and even writing in this journal. You have NO idea how much it encourages me!
Celebrating in Santa Rosa......
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