mamasbabygirl Posted September 4, 2007 Share Posted September 4, 2007 Hi everyone. I just spoke with Bob, Karen's husband. Apparently Karen went through with the cyberknife treatment back in April, but has had many problems since then. The CK burned her vocal cords and she has been having a tough time swallowing. She has been hospitalized for over a month. She has a trach and ventilator and can communicate through writing a word or so. He sounded devastated and beat. He has his family with him in Southern Cali. She is at Riverside Community Hospital in Riverside, CA. He asked that I update you all and he asks for your prayers. I am praying... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kasey Posted September 4, 2007 Share Posted September 4, 2007 I'm sorry to hear the news. I have missed seeing her around, but realize she hadn't been posting all that much for a while. I had no idea ck could do such damage. Boy! Please pass along that I will be offering prayers for a speedy recovery recovery. Did Bob mention if improvement is expected any time soon? Sure hope so. Karen is always on top of things thoroughly researching before making any decisions. Hope she's back real soon. Kasey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J.C. Posted September 4, 2007 Share Posted September 4, 2007 Thank you for the update, Prayers for Karen, I remember somebody on this forum that had her vocal cords fixed, but can't remember the name. Jackie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maryanne Posted September 4, 2007 Share Posted September 4, 2007 I am so sorry to hear that distressing news about Karen. I hate the thought of what she is going through and also her lovely husband, Bob. Prayers sent for her recovery. Maryanne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trish2418 Posted September 4, 2007 Share Posted September 4, 2007 I'm so sorry to hear this. I'm sending lots of prayers for Karen and Bob. Trish Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shineladysue Posted September 4, 2007 Share Posted September 4, 2007 Lots of prayers on the way for Karen. I am so sorry to hear this. Sue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laban Posted September 4, 2007 Share Posted September 4, 2007 Prayers for Karen and Bob. Tough road for them.....so sorry to hear. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ry Posted September 5, 2007 Share Posted September 5, 2007 I am so sorry to hear this. She has been through so much. My thoughts are with them both. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carolhg Posted September 5, 2007 Share Posted September 5, 2007 Thank you for the update. I will certainly keep her in my prayers. Carol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Debi Posted September 5, 2007 Share Posted September 5, 2007 Thoughts going out to Karen and her family. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Welthy Posted September 5, 2007 Share Posted September 5, 2007 Thanks for the update. Oh (((Karen)))!! -- I hope things get better and there is a way to resolve this issue. Many prayers and thoughts sent to Karen and Bob. Welthy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dadstimeon Posted September 5, 2007 Share Posted September 5, 2007 Very sorry to hear about Karen, prayers that she feels better soon. Rich Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Connie B Posted September 5, 2007 Share Posted September 5, 2007 All my prayers are going up for Karen and Bob. I'm shocked. I knew she was having some problems a few months back, but she thought they had it all figured out. This is such sad news. I'm going to send a card. Karen is a wonderful, kind, caring, loving supportive person. I hate to hear this. Thank you Lori for the update. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don M Posted September 5, 2007 Share Posted September 5, 2007 I am sorry to hear the bad news about Karen too. I remember that she went to San Diego CK center. I am surprised that she got that kind of damage from her treatment. I wonder if she got pneumonitis too...the ventilator. My ck center warned me of the possibility of pneumonitis, especially since my tumor is so big. They were so concerned about it, that they gave me just enough dose to control the tumor rather than kill it. I hope Karen gets her voice back and gets out of the hospital soon. Don M Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nushka Posted September 5, 2007 Share Posted September 5, 2007 So sorry to hear about Karen. Prayers are going up as I type. Nina Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ginnyde Posted September 5, 2007 Share Posted September 5, 2007 This news really saddens me. Karen is such a trooper, hopefully this is just another bump in the road and she will be back here soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ann Posted September 5, 2007 Share Posted September 5, 2007 Saying lots of prayers for Karen! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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