If you’ve been following Hauspanther recently you may have noticed that things have been a little quiet around here lately. If you are a long-time follower, you may also remember that I had breast cancer four years ago. Well, it’s back. I’ve spent the last few months wrapping my mind around the recurrence, meeting with doctors, and coming up with a treatment plan.
Unfortunately, it’s in both breasts this time, so I will be having a bilateral mastectomy with reconstruction next month. The first time I had cancer I learned a lot about natural health and I made some changes to my lifestyle. This time the changes are even greater and I’m committed to leading a healthy lifestyle permanently.
As I said last time, I know this is off-topic for Hauspanther, but I wanted to share this with you since I know that so many of you have unfortunately been through this yourselves or you know someone who has. I have created a new website, FelineSoFine.com, where I have gathered health and wellness resources that I have found helpful, plus I will be documenting my experience there as well. I invite you to follow along or to share the website with anyone who you think might find it helpful.
Feline So Fine is also on Facebook and Instagram and you can signup for email updates if you are so inclined. I imagine that once I’m through with my own treatment, I will expand that website to include holistic and natural health information for cats as well as humans. That is a topic I feel very strongly about. If there are natural ways to keep us healthy then there must be the equivalent for our feline friends. I look forward to putting those resources together for you, too.
Hauspanther will remain focused on cats and design and I assure you I will continue giving it my full attention because nothing makes me happier than finding fantastic new things and sharing them with you all. I appreciate your support and will continue to do everything I can to make the world a better place for cats and the people who love them…one scratching post at a time.
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I hope you have a full speedy recovery!
You’ve got this Kate. We love you and are sending lots of purrs!!
You will be in my thoughts. You have given so much more to us through Hauspanther than we have given you. Its time we lifted you up in our hearts to focus on a speedy recovery.
All the best to you in winning this fight and coming back strong!
You will be in my prayers and thoughts. You have given us so much and we will send positive energy so you have a speedy recovery. You will win.
Felice with Lilly, Gigi and Sam
Our love ❤️ hearts 💞Prayers 🙏🐱are with you
You’ve got this, Kate!
I’m so sorry the cancer returned but you will get rid of it for good this time!! Keep the faith and thank you so much
for creating an amazing cat site. It truly is the best. I wish you a fast recovery and good health!!
We know you’ll do all the best things to come through this, Kate. You’re smart, resourceful, and tough — and you’ve got a wonderful and loving family, human and feline, who will make sure everything is right. You’ve shown us so much love and generosity and you’re one of our favorite people not only in the “cat world” but in the world in general. Heartfelt *PRAYERS* for you and for all of your loved ones! Cats, and those who love them, need you.
I’m so sorry that you have to go through this again. My thoughts and prayers are with you and may you have a speedy recovery.😿🙏🏻
♥….Sending wellness energy to you! You can win this fight!!!….♥
I am so sorry. I wish you a speedy recovery.
Wishing you all the best and sending healing thoughts and prayers your way.
Lots and lots of love to you, Kate! I know you’ll prevail. xoxo
Noodles and I are thinking of you and will keep all of our fingers and toes, paws and claws crossed for you to beat this again. <3
Sending much love ! Heal whole and fast! xo
So sorry to hear this news. Sending healing thoughts your way!!
I don’t know what your personal beliefs are about God, Jesus, whether you believe or not. But I know this, I do believe and I know that God loves you. Give this to Jesus, let Him take care of IT and you. I am sorry you are dealing with this. All the best to you. And thank you for making it a better place for cats. God bless you.
Happy thoughts for you. Wishing you a speedy and healthy recovery. It was weird. I deleted the email blast without really thinking and something told me to go back and read it. It was going to be important. I hate how important it was. Be well. Be safe.
Wishing you a complete recovery!
Thoughts and wishing you a quick recovery, most importantly take care of yourself
Sending healing thoughts that you make a speedy recovery.
We love you, Miss Kate…and are purring for you!
Prayers and good wishes for a brave spirit and resilient heart.
Leslie and 3 kitty cats
At our house, when we want to let someone know that we are thinking of them/praying for them/ have their back, we say “paws crossed’. Please know that you have a lot of crossed paws out here pulling for you! Stay strong!
I have a necklace that says “I can do hard things” to remind me that I can. It may be tough, but you seem strong and ready to fight. You indeed have done hard things and you’ll whip it again. Blessed to be able to pray for you. Hang in there!
Hugs from me and big rumbly purrs from Katniss.
Kate- pulling so hard for you. Our bodies have an incredible ability to heal, and you have put yourself on a courageous path to get there. Your approach and courage are so inspiring.
All my best
Theresa
Take good care of yourself. xo
I’m very sorry to learn of your breast cancer. I wish you all the best in your recovery and health. And just remember, it’s ok to take as much downtime as you need for yourself now.
With best wishes,
Sarah
Best wishes for your treatment and recovery. Sending good healing karma.
Cancer sucks. That said I am almost a 15 year survivor so it can happen! I wish you well.
I am so sorry for your reoccurrence. I will be praying for your recovery & sending you thoughts of strength & health! Best wishes.
I’m so sorry you have to go through this a second time. Be sure to take time for yourself, rest, and take care of yourself. Healing thoughts for you.
I’m sorry you’re going through this again. Stay strong
All good wishes for your surgery and treatment. Sending you strength and healing thoughts.
Best of luck with your treatment!
Thank you. I have just had a recurrence of a different type of cancer. First surgery was 1991. Second surgery was this summer. I so enjoy reading Hauspanther and I look forward to reading FelineSoFine. I have 2 very lovely kitties.
Be well, and take good care.
I’m so sorry it’s back. I hope for little side effects from your treatments. Thank you for Hauspanther. Please take care of yourself first. You have a lot of people all hoping the best for you .
So sorry to hear of your cancer recurrence. I’ve always enjoyed your the Hauspanther website and I’ll check in on your new site as well. Take care of yourself first and foremost.
Thank you for sharing this most personal news. It is generous and courageous of you and deeply respected by all of us.
Please take good care and know that legions of fans, grateful for your wonderful work, are thinking of you and sending you all best wishes for healing and health.
May the thoughts of all those kitties and lives you have touched bring light and strength to you.
xxx
Will be thinking of you.
Sending you good wishes, helping vibes and a speedy recovery!
Kate, we are sending love and healing energy from Colorado. May you have a speedy recovery…Kris and the entire Kitangle Krew.
Sending you happy wishes!
You will be in my thoughts and in my daily prayers Kate. Am very sorry that you have to deal with this again, but as some readers have already said, you are very strong and will get through this. Please know that every single day, we will raise you up with prayers, love and support. I agree with what another reader said about you giving us way more than we give back to you. You have enriched my kitties’ lives 150% as well with all the wonderful cat advice and products that have been discovered only because of you. Stay strong and remember we all love you!♥♥♥
So very sorry Kate. I’ll be sending positive energy and asking the Universe to care for you.
Sending love and strength your way Kate. Thanks for Feline So Fine.
Kick it Kate – http://www.chrisbeatcancer.com
There are already many natural CURES for various cancers. You’ll never hear about them unless you research or reach out to survivors.
Yearly Mammograms can help to cause breast cancers. Truth. SO glad you are looking at healthy options!!
You’ve got this! 😺
Thinking of you Kate and sending healing energy💕 Thank you for felinesofine I’m a big believer in holistic and natural health.
Prayers for a speedy recovery. Sending you healing thoughts.
So sorry to hear this. My daughter and I both follow you and and always enjoy seeing you at so many cat events here in the Phoenix area. We also spotted you at catcon this year. My daughter refers to you as the Queen of Phoenix Cat Ladies. We both wish you great strength to get you through this and hope to continue seeing you at more events for years to come.
Good luck with your treatment, and best wishes for a speedy recovery.
My 🙏s are with you and family! Even with ur furrbabies, too.
May the powers for fast healing come thru!!
Im so sorry this is happening to you, but you are a fighter!
You take care of the front. We’ve got your back.
You’re going to come out of this OK.
XOXOXO
So sorry to hear about your illness. Thank you for all you do for cat lovers like me. I always look forward to getting Hauspanther updates in my email and I’ll be reading Feline So Fine. I’m rooting for you! Take care and get well soon.
My thoughts & prayers are with you. I feel confident that you will beat this on the second go round….stay strong & hug a feline friend too! Sending love from Colorado, Victoria
So sorry to hear this. You will be in my thoughts. And a big thank you for this great site! I have so much fun finding neat things through you for my cats to ignore! 😉😉😉
Wishing you all the best, lots of positive thinking is an absolute ‘must’!
Best regards from Cyprus!
stay strong, you know the drill .. wishes for a remission, you are a survivor and you can kick this to the curb!
So sorry for what you have and are going through You are in my thoughts and prayers
Also thank you for what you do for all of us
Sending prayers.
I’m so sorry to hear about your diagnosis. I have been a fan for a long time, and I appreciate all you’ve done for people who love cats; your website is the best. I’ll be thinking of you often and hoping you recover soon and completely.
all the best to you, Kate.
I will keep you in my prayers and thoughts as my husband and I walk the Avon39 walk next weekend. Stay positive and strong!
God Bless. So many are praying for you. Be STRONG, be kind to yourself and take all the feline love you can get. Gentle hugs. ❤️
Sending you good thoughts and lots of love. If there is anything I can do to help you with any of your online work, please don’t hesitate to ask. I have lots of free time. Thanks for letting all of us know what’s going on.
I’m very sorry to hear that your cancer came back. My mom had bilateral mastectomies and lived for 30+ years after that. One of my best friends had it also and she is now seven years cancer free.
Stay strong. Keep up the good attitude and a healthy lifestyle.
God bless
I have been a follower of your blog for …gosh…since 2008 I think? If you were around then! hahaha That said, it is one of my fav blogs and you always bring a smile to my face. I have lost count of how many things I have found thru you that I just love and how many of those things I have shared with friends and family. Thank you for that! All of that said, I am just heartbroken to hear about this cancer returning. I have a few choice words for it but I will censor it and just say !@#$%^& cancer. While I can’t afford to donate to your GoFundMe, I am going to share it across all of my social media that it can be shared across. I hope that helps you out in some way by getting the word out there and maybe getting others to donate that would not have otherwise. Sending you so much healing energy! XOXO
I too have been through this including a recurrence, and I’m sending you my best wishes for a quick recovery. The best advice I can give is to be well rested, strong and as healthy as you can be as you prepare for surgery or treatment.
I just said a prayer for you and will continue to keep you in my thoughts. I’m so sorry you have to go through this again. Hugs from me and head-bonks from Lucy and Lorenzo =^.^=
Wishing you strength as you face this challenge again. Thank you for all the research you do to bring fun to the lives of cats and their companions.
Remember just when the caterpillar thought her life was over she emerged a beautiful butterfly. You will kick cancers ass sweetie. You will emerge more stronger, more beautiful. Lighting a candle and sending positive healing energy your way
So sorry to hear you are going through this. I wish you a speedy, full recovery!
thoughts & prayers are with you and the two kittens send “head bunts”!
Sorry to hear about this! I’ve been following Hauspanther and your other work with cats for years, so thank you for all you have done. Best wishes going forward!
wishing you a full and speedy recovery.
Very sorry to hear this. 🙁 Wishing you a speedy recovery. You are in our thoughts and prayers!
how thoughtful of you to set up felinesofine – will be a great resource and comfort for others who face this and their loved ones. sending best wishes for a full and uncomplicated recovery. –suz in ohio and my five ^..^
Kate, Peace and Love xoxo
So sorry you are fighting this, but I am confident in you having a quick recovery! I hope you get better soon!
So sad that its it “cancer” has come back that is my greatest fear… I hope the best for and I end lots of healing light to you
Stay strong and get well soon! All of us, furry and bald, wish you the best!
I’m glad you shared this news. The power of so many friends and fans wishing you well will certainly help!
We are sending our very best wishes.
xxoo
Kate, all of us at Fearless Kitty Rescue are in your corner, praying and rooting for you. Just let us know when you want a bushel of kittens yo come snuggle with you!
Truly a cancer survivor’s worst nightmare; I’m 16 years past treatment & still sometimes wonder if & when it’s gonna rear it’s ugly head again, I had the type (lobular) most likely to reoccur in the other breast. I hope you can fight the fight with hope again….warrior on!!
Best purr-lady EVER! You’re gonna beat this bastard….I just know it! Love from me and my 5 purries!
Kate – kick its a**! And know that we are all out here pulling and purring for you.
Colleen, feral Elfa, and Hazel with tortie-tude (which she will generously share with you whenever you need it)
I’m truly sorry for what you’re going through, but I’m sure that this is another bump on your amazing road. It’s a terrible scary bump but you’re going to be alright. I wish you the best and a peace and love and I know that there’s no better medicine than the purr of a loving kitty!
Be well and keep us posted when you can.
Wishing you a speedy and full recovery.
Stay strong, Kate! Sending you healing thoughts and big purrs!
My prayers are with you. May God Bless. May you find comfort with your feline friends. I do..
You will be in my thoughts. Best of luck over the next few months. I love your blog and dedication to animals. <3
Hi Kate, you will be in my thoughts and prayers. Be strong. You got through this once, you can do it again. We are all rooting for you. Corrinne and her cats: Lyddie, Lucy, Wembley & Charlie xo
Wishing you love and wellness. <3
Sorry to hear you have to go through this again. All of us (and our cats) wish you a speedy recovery!
I’m so very sorry to hear this news. I enjoy hauspanther so much. I’ve learned a lot and have found some wonderful purchases for myself as well as many gifts for my kitties, friends and family. The work you do truly has a ripple effect of bringing joy to so many people; people you will never even know about. But now it’s time for you to rest. Take very good care of yourself, and let all the positive energy you’ve sent out come flowing back to you. My prayers for your healing.
I’m really sorry about your relapse. I hope you are doing much, much better now.
This is a fantastic newsletter!
I wish you good health!