Korrine was admitted to the hospital today. An emergency Cat Scan was done which showed that something is going on with her liver. They are waiting for the other test results. Her pain is under control and she is resting comfortably. We will update you as often as possible. Thank you for loving us and for your faithful prayers.
The Croghan Family
"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
Monday, April 14, 2008
Update April 14th 8:30 pm
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Hi Korrine...
I wanted you to know that we think about you often and are praying for your healing. I will never begin to understand what you are going though, but I want you to know that you have our hearts and we love you!
Jen, Troy...and Kamden
"Everytime you smile at someone, it is an action of love, a gift to that person, a beautiful thing." Mother Teresa. You have given a gift to so many people Korrine with your beautiful smile and your sweet personality. And for that, everyone loves you and has you and your family in their prayers everyday.
Love, Ana Rosa
Korrine and family~
It's good to know that you are just where you need to be, and that the pain is under control. You have been in my thoughts all day.
Stay strong and know I'm praying for you all.
With love,
Sue Bakalar
Korrine,
I have been praying for you and have mentioned your story to my Bible Stduy group and many other friends who are praying for you. I am so sorry that you are going through all of this. I am thankful that the doctors have helped you with your pain and I know your loving family is there beside you. You are a beautiful person and a light in this world. I am always thinking and praying for you and your family.
Stay strong and know that you are loved!
Mrs. Vance
Korrine, Dana, Matt and Sean,
My hope is that you always know how very much we are praying for and loving your family! We carry the updates on the blog with us through each day and night... through all we do.
We try to LIVESTRONG... to honor you all! To honor your courage and fight, your love and faith... and your sharing with us!
hugs and love, kathy t.
Hey Korrine,
We are on the sidelines continuing to cheer you on, loving you and praying without ceasing! It's another beautiful day today! Makes me think of you!
Hi Korrine and Family!
Wanted to let you know we are thinking of you and sending our prayers your way!!!
As we have battled with cancer in our family, we wanted you to know that you are in our hearts and we are hoping comfort comes your way soon!!!!!!!
Shane keeps up with what's going on with you Korrine, and keeps you in his heart.
"She is a great person, and a good friend, who I am lucky to know. We sure had allot of fun on the team, and she made me smile allot". I hope she get's well soon!!!!"
Wishing you comfort and good news.
The Micheli Family.
Dearest Korrine, Dana, Matt & Sean,
Not a day goes by that I don't think about you and all that you are going through. Korrine, my prayers are with you and your complete healing. May your faith, love and hope continue to support you through this difficult journey. I hope that your birthday wishes all come true. My birthday is the 17th of April and all my birthday wishes are for you.
Luv Ya the Most
Joy
Hi Korrine...so glad your doctors are managing your pain right now. As you can see, I'm sharing my blog's prayer power and love with you too! We all want you to be well soon and to feel better.
With lots of love, Lorri
Hey Korrine,
I heard you were at the hospital....Praying and thinking of you every minute. Blessings...
Carole Taylor
Korinne...I pray for you and your family each and every day, as I continue to wish for added strength within you on the tougher days. "Fight on and be Strong...we love you Korinne and you are never fighting alone!!!"
Brett Rauscher
Wow, Sunday I had such an overwhelming desire to send prayers up for you, Korrine....God is so good! He knows when you are struggling and He puts you on our hearts. It is a privledge to pray for you. What an amazing testimony you will share in the years to come.....
Love, Donna, Hayley and Gretchen Gardner
Hi Korrine!
I just wanted to tell you that i heard about your setback with your liver and I'm glad the doctors chose to leave the broviac in. Smart choice, although it means you can't turn into the mermaid you are. :) My family and I wear our livestrong bracelets and pray for you every single day.
I know you will absolutely overcome this obstacle in life with your big white smile (that I'm very jealous of by the way :D) that you are known for on your face.
I love you and wish you to not be in pain and get well really soon. I really can't wait to see you again. Last time was so amazing there isn't a word for how much fun I had.
Love you,
Katie Morgan (Midget. hehe.)
hey korrine,
i know you will get threw this. i am so so sorry this is happening to you. my family thinks about u constantly, we say are grace at dinner time, and every day you are in them. i will keep you in my prayers and i hope all goes well.
love always,
korrine botelho
Korrine, Matt, Dana and Sean,
Just wanted you to know how much we are thinking about you all. You are, and will be in our daily prayers, thoughts and in our hearts! Glad to hear that your pain in under control and hopefully you can get the rest you need. Continue to stay strong, We are all here routing for you.
Much love,
The Riddiough Family
Korrine
I heard about you today and I looked up your blog. I am the Water Polo Coach at Cal and I hear you are a fan.
I wanted to let you know that I am thinking of you and I wish you the best of luck. You are very courageous.
Take care and I hope to meet you soon.
Kirk
Rosalynn asked me to pray for you. Our family (my husband, 7 daughters and myself)will be on our knees for you. Hang in there!
Ginamarie
Korrine, you are constantly on my mind and in my prayers. I'm glad you are where you need to be, getting relief from the pain. Keep fighting, Korrine...and although I can't begin to imagine all that you and your family are going through, I'm fighting right along there with you. All my best, Victoria Cooper
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