Having surgery - again
I am not on here a lot - have been on less lately as I went back to work full time in June which is a good thing.
I was diagnosed stage 3C in 2007. Surgery and chemo, about 3 years of NED then reoccurence, and more carbo/taxol. Then started on Doxil in January of this year. I was having some pretty bad stomach pain and other digestive type discomfort and it got progressively worse. So about a month ago my doctor ordered a colonoscoy and an esophogeal (sp?) scope. Well, I have a tumor (approx 3 cm) that has penetrated into my colon.
I have a significant amount of scar tissue from my original surgery - that made the colonoscopy somewhat difficult and I was told before that I was not a good candidate for a second surgery because of the scar tissue. Well now that we know there is a tumor there we are going to try to go get it. As risky and difficult as the surgery is going to be I decided it sure beats the alternative.
I am not exactly sure what I am in for. My original surgery was not a piece of cake. I am pretty sure this is going to be worse. But I really have no choice. Holding together pretty good. I am hosting Thanksgiving dinner for about 15 people which is a good diversion! Although I should be at the grocery store right now instead of typing this! LOL!
I got a new iPad for my birthday - which is the day after thanksgiving. And other than that the only thing I told my husband was I want to get the house decorated before I go into the hospital. So family coming in, thanksgiving dinner, football watching and decorate over the weekend. My surgery is the Tuesday after Thanksgiving.
I hope everyone has a great holiday. Take the time to stop and soak it all in - live in the moment and appreciate every bit.
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I am so sorry!
I am so sorry you have to deal with this!
keeping busy is good. And getting the house decorated is great! It will be so nice to come home to!
I am lifting you up with prayers for the best possible outcome.
PS. Love my iPad! My husband gave me mine before my surgery. Love it!
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Good luck on Tuesday.
Maybe the surgery will be easier than you expect. It's lucky that your tumor can be removed surgically. I wish you the best.
Do you think the Ipad should be marketed as a cancer picker upper? I too got mine when I was diagnosed with ovca!
Susan
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I will be thinking of you on the day of your surgeryscatsm said:Good luck on Tuesday.
Maybe the surgery will be easier than you expect. It's lucky that your tumor can be removed surgically. I wish you the best.
Do you think the Ipad should be marketed as a cancer picker upper? I too got mine when I was diagnosed with ovca!
Susan
and am sending you lots of prayers and good vibes that you have a comfortable and restful recovery. Family, friends and holidays are a good way to keep one focused on the good things in our lives. Please be sure to check in with us, when you feel up to it.
Happy Thanksgiving!
Kelly
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I'm sending you my prayers,
I'm sending you my prayers, lots of luck and healing thoughts. Take the rest that you need and don't push yourself too hard.
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Dear Miley,
I am very sorry about this new tumor and I hope surgery will take care of it. It may not be as difficult as you fear, not for a "veteran" survivor with zest for life and winning attitude like yourself.
Wishing you a great Thanksgiving, a happy birthday and many more birthdays to celebrate with family and friends! Have fun with the new iPad.
Virtual Hugs,
Alexanda
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