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Bad couple of weeks

poopergirl14052
poopergirl14052 CSN Member Posts: 1,183 Member
in Ovarian Cancer #1

had my last chemo August 15th....while recouping I developed two rectal abcsesses and other cheek rectal fistula acted up....had surgery one week after chemo. I was supposed to go visit my son in Atlanta.  Very painful and will probably come back...surgeon says it's probably from chemo...these are very life threatening to anyone who is under going chemo as we are immuno-suppressed . I am getting better day by day. I go for Pet/Ct scan in a few weeks..hoping to be NED. Stay strong my teal ladies..Sept is OVCA awareness month..spread the word...Val 

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  • Kaleena
    Kaleena CSN Member Posts: 2,088 Member
    #2
    Sending caring thoughts

    Dear Val:

    Sorry you had to go and are going through all of that, but I am glad you are getting better each day.  I will send you my prayers to recovery quickly and for your upcoming PET scan.  

    My best to you.

    Kathy

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  • JoWin615
    JoWin615 CSN Member Posts: 150 Member
    #3
    Gosh, Val

    What a bummer. (Pun intended - hahaha!). Seriously, I hope you are feeling much better by now. I know this was a shock and pretty scary. Sending well-wishes and big hugs from sunny FL, where currently it is pouring (!). 

    Cheers,

    Jo

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  • Alexandra
    Alexandra CSN Member Posts: 1,308
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    Get better Val, very soon! Hugs!!!

    I don't mean to make light of the subject, but it reminded me of an old joke:

    Son of doctor: Dad, Dad, some local hoodlums just put a firecracker up Rover's ****!!

    Doctor: Rectum son, rectum.

    Son: Wrecked 'em? Damn near killed 'em!...

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  • poopergirl14052
    poopergirl14052 CSN Member Posts: 1,183 Member
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    Alexandra said:

    Get better Val, very soon! Hugs!!!

    I don't mean to make light of the subject, but it reminded me of an old joke:

    Son of doctor: Dad, Dad, some local hoodlums just put a firecracker up Rover's ****!!

    Doctor: Rectum son, rectum.

    Son: Wrecked 'em? Damn near killed 'em!...

    Lol

    2014-09-02:) .....lolol

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  • lovesanimals
    lovesanimals CSN Member Posts: 1,366 Member
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    poopergirl14052 said:

    Lol

    2014-09-02:) .....lolol

    You are an amazing woman, Val

    I admire your strength and courage and I hope each day is a better day for you!

    Warm hugs,

    Kelly

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  • scatsm
    scatsm CSN Member Posts: 296 Member
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    Val, you are a trooper

    You never complain...I so admire that about you...always positive!

    Living with the aftermath of chemo is something we all know about and have to endure. Thankfully some of the symptoms do get better over time, so hang in there. Wishing you NED and lots of time to travel!

    Happy OVCA Awareness month...I have teal toes and fingers to celebrate!

    Susan

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