October 25, 2007

  • I got my staples out yesterday and have a 10 inch scar. Doug and I measured it with a measuring tape while in the doctor's office.  I was terrified that they would miss one of the staples and it would grow into my tummy. The physician's assistant did a great job.


    Still waiting for my "parts" to return to working order, I'm very uncomfortable and it doesn't seem as if it will ever right itself.  The doc has me taking 1/2 hours baths 3 times a day to help heal the woulded areas.


    In asking my doctor what stage level the cancer was, he said they rate them "A - D" and that mine was a level "C".   That compared to a level 2 (levels start at 0) being "Stage 2 —larger cancer that may or may not have spread to the lymph nodes". Mine had not spread to the lymph nodes.


    I asked my doctor about the necessity of radiation as I've heard many pros and cons and he emphatically answered "YOU NEED IT".  I guess that answered that question!  I see the radiologist for the first time on November 2nd.


    Meanwhile my daughter and I continue to hang out together with my constant companion, Serafina, our little black kitten who is continually swiping at my monitor or trying to walk across my keyboard as I type.

Comments (6)

  • I am glad you got the staples out, and I hope that you continue to heal. I am sorry you are going through this, and will keep you in my thoughts!

  • I'm glad you are healing and hope you continue to do so and rapidly! I'm sorry I missed that post and have been clueless. Sending you positive healing energy! <3

  • Loving your strength. Your "parts" will be ready when they're ready. You have to start mentally preparing yourself for Nov 2nd. I am absolutely not envying you this time and you have my strongest positive thoughts coming your way.

  • Oh, that sounds so not nice.  Sending healing vibes your way.   

  • I'd wondered where you'd gone.
    You will NOT glow, I promise.  My brother had radiation (2-3 different times) and it saved his life.
    (((((Sill hugging you!)))))
    -M

  • I'm glad you're recovering. I know (from my foot surgery) that things just don't heal as quickly as you want them to... or as quickly as they used to.

    If you're interested in alternative cancer treatment, visit http://beating-cancer-gently.com . I know several people who were in stage 4 and 5 cancers who came through safely and without drugs and radiation by following these protocols.

    And if not, ignore me, LOL... but get well anyhow!

    Hugs,
    Moss

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