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Katie Coleman

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Katie Coleman

@kaydaustin

Austin, TX

Joined August 2016

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Katie Coleman
@kaydaustin
Nov 11, 2024
Too Young For Cancer’s official release date is TOMORROW!!! 🎉 I can’t believe it’s finally here. Barnes and Noble should have a copy in most of their stores. If you see it there, you should tag me because seeing it on a shelf just may make my entire year 🥹📚
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Katie Coleman
@kaydaustin
Jul 5, 2023
Last year, I was offered a job even after disclosing a stage IV cancer diagnosis. Highlighting the very best of workplace acceptance and culture. But today, my husband unexpectedly had a job offer rescinded after letting the company know he may need 2 days off, a month after
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Katie Coleman
@kaydaustin
Jan 1, 2023
Exactly 2 years ago today, I walked out of the ER as a 29 year old newlywed w/a stage IV cancer diagnosis. I had over 15 tumors, I wasn’t sure I’d see 30. But tonight, we celebrate 2 years since that day. I feel so damn lucky to be here. More life please. Happy New Year Everyone!
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Katie Coleman
@kaydaustin
May 13, 2023
Shortly after being dx w/stage IV cancer, I had a breakdown not knowing if I’d make it to 30. After finally pulling it back together I declared to my husband, “I’m going to make it to 40. We’re going to figure this out. I’m going to live.” Today I turn 32. We’re on our way folks
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Katie Coleman
@kaydaustin
Apr 12, 2022
I have stage iv cancer & just announced that I accepted a new job. The number of ppl advising me to not disclose my dx is astounding. My dx is my greatest strength, not a weakness. I won’t acknowledge it as anything less. Incredibly grateful to be joining a team that agrees 😎
Katie Coleman
@kaydaustin
May 13, 2024
After a rare stage IV cancer at 29, I celebrated my 30th birthday wondering if it’d be my last. But today, I’ve officially made it to 33 🥳 Living in days I never thought I’d see and grateful to be doing better than I ever imagined possible. Life is precious, every day is a gift
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Katie Coleman
@kaydaustin
Oct 28, 2022
Scan results? I’ll let this photo do the talking 🎉
Katie Coleman
@kaydaustin
Feb 10, 2023
🎉IMPRESSION:🎉 No evidence of recurrent or metastatic disease I can’t believe those are words listed on my scans. After being told treatment goals weren’t meant to be curative for me originally I’d accepted I’d never hear those words. But NED! I feel so damn lucky to be here
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Katie Coleman
@kaydaustin
Sep 10, 2023
Cancer ghosting, let’s talk about it 👻 I took these two pictures after my first hospital admission then scrolled through my feed and cried. At 29, I found myself using a bedpan while I watched friends skiing down mountainsides. It was the first time I’d recognize how detached
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Katie Coleman
@kaydaustin
Aug 8, 2023
Fun fact, I setup my handle as katiekickscancer the day I was diagnosed to document/share the road ahead. I felt guilty using it since I was stage IV, thinking it may give my friends and family false hope. I wish I could go back and show that frightened young woman where we are
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Katie Coleman
@kaydaustin
Jan 1, 2022
1 year ago today, I found myself in the ER being diagnosed w/Stage IV cancer. That night changed everything but I’ve still got a lot to do. So here’s to a new year & hopefully the first of many cancer anniversaries 🎉
Katie Coleman
@kaydaustin
Jul 6, 2023
Replying to @Lindas_Here and @KathyHoldshope
This is absolutely incredible 🥹
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Katie Coleman
@kaydaustin
Aug 16, 2022
When people ask me how I ended up with stage IV cancer from a tumor that’s not supposed to metastasize, I usually shrug and say “bad luck”. But today after waking up off all medications, working 9 hrs & finishing the day with a 5k at my fav spot - idk, I’d say I’m pretty lucky.
Katie Coleman
@kaydaustin
Dec 13, 2023
The end of the month marks 3 years since I received a stage IV cancer diagnosis in the ER. Most didn’t think I’d still be here. But today I received the first payment for my memoir while headed to Houston for scans and while making final edits to my book. If that’s not surreal,
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