This last round of chemo really took it's toll on Korrine. She has been exhausted. She really wanted to go to the Poker Tournament and thank everyone for their support, but it made her even more exhausted. She has been suffering some very painful headaches, tiredness and a few other symptoms. We think she may be getting a cold as well. We need your prayers so she can go into her 4th round of chemo as strong and healthy as possible. We truly love and appreciate all of you for everything. Thank you from the depths of our souls and hearts.
The Croghan's
Matt, Dana, Korrine and Sean
"Let no one ever come to you without leaving better and happier. Be the living expression of God's kindness; kindness in your face, kindness in your eyes, kindness in your smile, kindness in your warm greeting."
Mother Teresa
Mother Teresa
Smile
Cancer stripped her of everything including her life but it could not steal away God's LOVE, PEACE and the JOY that radiated through her. Korrine never stopped SMILING!
Korrine Lannie Croghan
Korrine Croghan was a vivacious 14-year-old girl who lived all of her life in Livermore, CA. She had a love for animals, sports, and most of all, family. Korrine was a straight “A” student while attending Mendenhall Middle School and was working hard in her first trimester at Granada High. She was a great friend to many and was everything that a brother, mother and father could ask for in a daughter. Korrine was the type of girl who would greet you with a wide smile and look into your eyes and truly would want to know how you were doing
Korrine & Cancer
On December 20th, 2007, Korrine was diagnosed with Choriocarcinoma with a germ cell element. Choriocarcinoma is a very rare type of cancer in teenage girls and inflicts less than 200 nationwide each year. Although the cancer started in her left ovary, the cancer had spread to her right ovary, lungs and liver. After the removal of a cantaloupe sized tumor in her left ovary on December 21st of 2007, Korrine, endured 10 months of intense chemotherapy designed for adult men.
During the course of her treatment, Korrine suffered many complications. In early April of 2007, her liver began to bleed. After staying at Kaiser Oakland for almost two weeks, Korrine was transfered to UCSF and spent a month in the intensive care unit. The doctors at UCSF Medical Center were finally able to stop her bleeding liver, but, not before it filled her abdomen with 5 liters of blood that had to be drained via a tube inserted into her stomach. On top of that, both of Korrines’ lungs collapsed while undergoing a CT scan that almost took her life. Because of that, 2 liters of fluid needed to be drained off of her lungs with the use of another drainage tube. Throughout her treatment Korrine needed numerous blood and platelet transfusions. She had nosebleeds that lasted an hour on several occasions. At one point, she had 18 intravenous tubes running through her body filled with anti-bacterials, anti-fungals, nutrition, painkillers and chemotherapy. Korrine miraculously made it through those tough days at UCSF and returned to Kaiser Hospital in Oakland. She was finally stable and was released to go home in late June. Just as things were starting to look up for her, she suffered septic shock in July that forced her to go back into intensive care at Kaiser in Santa Clara for 2 weeks.
Korrine returned home in late July and went through imaging scans to see if the cancer had disappeared. The scans always came back good, but not great. In an effort to kill and stop the remaining cancer cells, she underwent an emergency round of chemotherapy in early September. Unfortunately, it did kill the remaining cancer and her doctors had run out of options.
Korrine spent her last days at home with her family reading books and loving on her cats and dog. She passed away quietly, at home, on October 27th, 2008. Through it all, Korrine had a positive attitude and never gave up or complained. Many consider Korrine a hero.
Team KC
The Team KC website was originally started as a way to encourage, educate, raise awareness, and keep friends and family informed with accurate information on Korrine's treatment and progress. Family, classmates, friends, community members, and complete strangers rallied to support Korrine and her family through her fight against Choriocarcinoma. We were amazed by the amount of support we received, and it is now our desire to give back. In March, 2009, Team KC became an official nonprofit by joining forces with Kaiser Foundation Hospital. All monies raised by Team KC will directly benefit pediatric cancer patients and their families. All monetary contributions are tax deductible.
Our Mission: To help improve the quality of life of pediatric cancer patients and their families. We wish to supply children with fun activities, toys and anything else that will brighten and better their lives. Monies will also be used to help parents pay for bills and defray the costs of gas, food and lodging that go along with caring for a child with cancer.
Stay Positive, LIVESTRONG & Welcome to Team KC!
*This is the official Team KC website and the only website approved by the Croghan family. Please do not use content, images, or video from this site without permission. This is an effort to respect the family's privacy and ensure that all content is accurate and approved. Thank you for your cooperation.
Korrine Croghan was a vivacious 14-year-old girl who lived all of her life in Livermore, CA. She had a love for animals, sports, and most of all, family. Korrine was a straight “A” student while attending Mendenhall Middle School and was working hard in her first trimester at Granada High. She was a great friend to many and was everything that a brother, mother and father could ask for in a daughter. Korrine was the type of girl who would greet you with a wide smile and look into your eyes and truly would want to know how you were doing
Korrine & Cancer
On December 20th, 2007, Korrine was diagnosed with Choriocarcinoma with a germ cell element. Choriocarcinoma is a very rare type of cancer in teenage girls and inflicts less than 200 nationwide each year. Although the cancer started in her left ovary, the cancer had spread to her right ovary, lungs and liver. After the removal of a cantaloupe sized tumor in her left ovary on December 21st of 2007, Korrine, endured 10 months of intense chemotherapy designed for adult men.
During the course of her treatment, Korrine suffered many complications. In early April of 2007, her liver began to bleed. After staying at Kaiser Oakland for almost two weeks, Korrine was transfered to UCSF and spent a month in the intensive care unit. The doctors at UCSF Medical Center were finally able to stop her bleeding liver, but, not before it filled her abdomen with 5 liters of blood that had to be drained via a tube inserted into her stomach. On top of that, both of Korrines’ lungs collapsed while undergoing a CT scan that almost took her life. Because of that, 2 liters of fluid needed to be drained off of her lungs with the use of another drainage tube. Throughout her treatment Korrine needed numerous blood and platelet transfusions. She had nosebleeds that lasted an hour on several occasions. At one point, she had 18 intravenous tubes running through her body filled with anti-bacterials, anti-fungals, nutrition, painkillers and chemotherapy. Korrine miraculously made it through those tough days at UCSF and returned to Kaiser Hospital in Oakland. She was finally stable and was released to go home in late June. Just as things were starting to look up for her, she suffered septic shock in July that forced her to go back into intensive care at Kaiser in Santa Clara for 2 weeks.
Korrine returned home in late July and went through imaging scans to see if the cancer had disappeared. The scans always came back good, but not great. In an effort to kill and stop the remaining cancer cells, she underwent an emergency round of chemotherapy in early September. Unfortunately, it did kill the remaining cancer and her doctors had run out of options.
Korrine spent her last days at home with her family reading books and loving on her cats and dog. She passed away quietly, at home, on October 27th, 2008. Through it all, Korrine had a positive attitude and never gave up or complained. Many consider Korrine a hero.
Team KC
The Team KC website was originally started as a way to encourage, educate, raise awareness, and keep friends and family informed with accurate information on Korrine's treatment and progress. Family, classmates, friends, community members, and complete strangers rallied to support Korrine and her family through her fight against Choriocarcinoma. We were amazed by the amount of support we received, and it is now our desire to give back. In March, 2009, Team KC became an official nonprofit by joining forces with Kaiser Foundation Hospital. All monies raised by Team KC will directly benefit pediatric cancer patients and their families. All monetary contributions are tax deductible.
Our Mission: To help improve the quality of life of pediatric cancer patients and their families. We wish to supply children with fun activities, toys and anything else that will brighten and better their lives. Monies will also be used to help parents pay for bills and defray the costs of gas, food and lodging that go along with caring for a child with cancer.
Stay Positive, LIVESTRONG & Welcome to Team KC!
*This is the official Team KC website and the only website approved by the Croghan family. Please do not use content, images, or video from this site without permission. This is an effort to respect the family's privacy and ensure that all content is accurate and approved. Thank you for your cooperation.
A Note From Korrine (written after her 4th round of Chemo)...
Hello everyone! It's me, Korrine. I just wanted to take a
moment to thank each and every one of you for supporting me through emails,
visits, food, gifts, and most importantly, prayer. Without it, I probably
wouldn't have made it this far. Anyways, on a happier note, I am happy to
announce that I am feeling very good. This last round of chemo hit me pretty
hard, but I think that it is more exiting to end things with a big BANG! I will
try to start writing things for the blog now that my chemo therapy is over, but
until then, just know that I love every single one of you and I am always
thinking about my family, friends, and even the people who I've never met
before. Thanks for joining my battle and for making this experience "The
Experience of a Lifetime." LIVESTRONG! And stay positive.
Korrine Lannie Croghan
Hello everyone! It's me, Korrine. I just wanted to take a
moment to thank each and every one of you for supporting me through emails,
visits, food, gifts, and most importantly, prayer. Without it, I probably
wouldn't have made it this far. Anyways, on a happier note, I am happy to
announce that I am feeling very good. This last round of chemo hit me pretty
hard, but I think that it is more exiting to end things with a big BANG! I will
try to start writing things for the blog now that my chemo therapy is over, but
until then, just know that I love every single one of you and I am always
thinking about my family, friends, and even the people who I've never met
before. Thanks for joining my battle and for making this experience "The
Experience of a Lifetime." LIVESTRONG! And stay positive.
Korrine Lannie Croghan
Tuesday, February 26, 2008
Calling all TEAM KC Prayer Warriors!
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Hi Korrine,
We got ya covered! Rest in His sweet embrace!
Much love to you today,
Auntie Denise
Hi Korrine!
Get lots of rest and kepp the faith. I'll be praying for you.
lots of love,
Emma
Hi CutiePie,
I'm sorry that you aren't feeling well. Prayers that He will ease your pains and give you the peacefulness you so deserve.
I've been thinking about all of you lately, since I saw Sean at school with his awesome new look, and saw your mom driving down the road.
Many good thoughts and prayers for you all. Continue the fight and as always, LiveSTRONG.
Hugs,
Sue Bakalar
Hi Korrine
I hope today finds you feeling better. I am so sorry that you are feeling bad. Our body sure lets us know when we need to stop and rest.
I still have this bad cold that just won't let go, so hopefully when I'm feeling better and you are feeling better I can see you again. I love you and think of you always with a smile in my heart.
Auntie Marcia
Hi Korrine and Dana...I'm praying for you just on the other side of chemo. I remember sessions 4 and 5 being the hardest times, especially when you don't feel good before treatment (I had that too!) I will continue to request to God on your behalf that you be made strong and healthy inside and out in the coming days! Love, Lorri Steer
Hey Korrine!
I'm sorry you aren't feeling your best. I hope you feel better soon! I miss you!
Hi Korrine,
Hi, this is your friend Marla Hayley. I was on your softball team a few years ago and went to your school. I miss you so much and know many other people do too!!! I'm not sure if you got my email but my email address is luvyoohlotz03@yahoo.com I will try to email you more often...I'm sorry I haven't lately. Softball season is starting on Saturday! I think it is really cool how smoke colored livestrong bracelets were made with your name on them. See you soon!!!
-Marla
Hello Korrine:
You are a Living Testimony of God's Abundant Love, Sweetie - our prayer is that He is not going to let a cold get in the way of your healing and treatments. You've come so far, with all the positive results - you have no where to go but on the road to recovery and healing.
Thank you for reminding all of us, about how Great God's Awesome-ness really is.
In His Love-
The Advincula Family
Joel, Jennifer, Noah and Natalie
Korrine,
It was so great to see you tonight at Trinity. You are such an inspiration to our family and you have helped us to be in more of a routine of praying together for others. My girls were just looking at pictures tonight from some event and you were in it, you looked so young, it is amazing how you have grown. If I can figure how to scan and send it, I'll get it to you. We love you and you are always in our prayers.
The Wilcox Family
(Kelley, Derek, Brooke, Brittany---And Dad Scott that is learning more about God's wonderful gifts when we talk about you, thank you)
Hi from Debby and Ian,
Our prayers are with you as you go through your last round of chemo.God will give you the strength to be strong.Just believe as you always have..Cancel that cold...You can mentally send it to me..Holly had a bad cough a while back and I told her it was ok to cough on me as that would make her well quicker and i could get over it too.I am still snuffling and I asked my Dr. about seeing you and she advised not to, as your immune system is compromised at this time, and you could pick up germs more easily..soon though...
we love you all.
Ian and Debby
Korrine and Dana,
It was GREAT to see you guys last night!! We have been and will continue to lift you all up in our prayers several times each day! I know God has such an awesome plan for you in the future!
God bless you,
Kim Ross and family
Hi Korrine,
It was nice to meet you Saturday night at the poker tournament. Your smile is even more beautiful in person. I only hope that that night didn't take too much out of you. Get your rest and take care of yourself. I think of you and your family every day.
Love, Linda Klinke
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