As the Chemo Drips...

After beating ovarian cancer once, I've been re-diagnosed. Here I'll share my journey of chemotherapy and surgery including the ups and downs, laughter and tears and everything in between.

Wednesday, November 23, 2011

Doctor's visit

Talking to the Dr. today I asked some really serious questions...and got some really serious answers,.  The sobering news is that my cancer is "in-curable"....but it is "treatable".  I will receiving some form of chemo for the rest of my life.  There are no plans to do surgery to remove the tumor, now or in the future.  They want it to shrink as small as it can and then hopefully the treatments will keep it in check. If they do surgery, there is the chance of some cancer cells breaking away and remaining in my abdomen , giving them the opportunity to latch onto some place else.  I'm in the 70th% of people that react favorably to the treatments I'm receiving and my Dr. is really pleased with my progress so far.  This is alot of info to process, another new phase of my life that I'm going to have to get used to, and kind of difficult to deal with now.  Hoping everyone has a Happy Thanksgiving..will write more in a few days.  Peace and Love to all..thank-you everyone for keeping me in your prayers.....................

3 Comments:

  • At November 24, 2011 at 8:34 AM , Blogger Old man cranky said...

    We're all here to help if you need it. We're looking forward to seeing you on Saturday.

    -Mike

     
  • At November 24, 2011 at 8:38 AM , Anonymous Anonymous said...

    Marcia,

    I'm so sorry to hear that. I can't imagine what it's like being in this position, but I'm glad you're surrounded and supported by people who love you and are rooting for you. I'm glad that there was good news in the sense of your Doctor being very pleased with your progress.

    Heather

     
  • At November 26, 2011 at 9:51 AM , Anonymous Anonymous said...

    i think about you all the time and keep you in my prayers and know if there is anything i can do please let me know. you are a strong woman and you have the love of family and friends!! we are all here for YOU!

    love, patty

     

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