Out-patient lymph node surgery tomorrow. Why am I so scared?

mom2greatkids
mom2greatkids Member Posts: 528
in Ovarian Cancer #1
Hi Ladies,

The lymph node which came positive from recent needle biopsy will be removed surgically tomorrow afternoon. Since my medical oncologist is not convinced that this is OVCA, he's also having the scope put down my throat to "look around" to make certain I haven't developed a second cancer. My CA-125 from a little over three weeks ago was still 14.1

Anyway, I'm just VERY scared. Maybe it's because I've had so long to worry and think about it.

My oncologist just says this is atypical for OVCA, therefore, he's not convinced that it is, since May scans were both clean of the abdominal area.

Thanks,

Carla

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  • Mwee
    Mwee Member Posts: 1,338
    #2
    Hi Carla
    Best of luck with your procedure. Being scared of the unknown is sooooo normal. All your tests look like they came out very well. Let us know...
    (((HUGS))) Maria
  • forme
    forme Member Posts: 1,161 Member
    #3
    Thinking of you
    Hi Carla,

    I am new to this board, but have been following for some time.

    I just wanted to say that I am sending you good wishes for tomorrow, and that you come home feeling positive and comfortable.

    Hugs
    Lisha

    PS It's so normal to be scared of the unknown. I've been feeling lots of that lately.
  • kikz
    kikz Member Posts: 1,345 Member
    #4
    forme said:

    Thinking of you
    Hi Carla,

    I am new to this board, but have been following for some time.

    I just wanted to say that I am sending you good wishes for tomorrow, and that you come home feeling positive and comfortable.

    Hugs
    Lisha

    PS It's so normal to be scared of the unknown. I've been feeling lots of that lately.

    Best of luck
    with your procedure. As the others said it is normal to be scared. This whole process is frightening. I will pray for your speedy recovery.


    Karen
  • azgrandma
    azgrandma Member Posts: 609 Member
    #5
    kikz said:

    Best of luck
    with your procedure. As the others said it is normal to be scared. This whole process is frightening. I will pray for your speedy recovery.


    Karen

    pryaing
    praying all will go well for you
  • kimberly sue 63
    kimberly sue 63 Member Posts: 421 Member
    #6
    Sending good karma thoughts
    Sending good karma thoughts your way. Kim
  • lovesanimals
    lovesanimals Member Posts: 1,366 Member
    #7
    kimberly sue 63 said:

    Sending good karma thoughts
    Sending good karma thoughts your way. Kim

    Dear Carla
    Sending you lots of postive thoughts and prayers! I'll be thinking about you tomorrow.

    Hugs,
    Kelly

    P.S. I like your picture!
  • garden gal
    garden gal Member Posts: 212 Member
    #8
    lovesanimals said:

    Dear Carla
    Sending you lots of postive thoughts and prayers! I'll be thinking about you tomorrow.

    Hugs,
    Kelly

    P.S. I like your picture!

    Good luck
    will be thinking of you today. Thinking very positive, everything will be OK. Sending hugs and prays your way. Kathy
  • mom2greatkids
    mom2greatkids Member Posts: 528
    #9
    FINALLY back home!
    I had the node moved today. The dr. office told me to be there at 9:30 a.m. for pre-op. They didn't take me down until 3:15. GRR! I went over 25 hrs. with nothing to eat. over 10 with no water. I know I was dehydrated. They never gave me any fluids until they took me to surgery. Anyway I have a 3 inch battle scar (incision). Thankful it's over.

    Thanks Ladies,

    Carla
  • kikz
    kikz Member Posts: 1,345 Member
    #10
    mom2greatkids said:

    FINALLY back home!
    I had the node moved today. The dr. office told me to be there at 9:30 a.m. for pre-op. They didn't take me down until 3:15. GRR! I went over 25 hrs. with nothing to eat. over 10 with no water. I know I was dehydrated. They never gave me any fluids until they took me to surgery. Anyway I have a 3 inch battle scar (incision). Thankful it's over.

    Thanks Ladies,

    Carla

    So glad
    you are past the surgery, Carla. I hope you are feeling better real soon.


    Karen
  • Radioactive34
    Radioactive34 Member Posts: 391 Member
    #11
    mom2greatkids said:

    FINALLY back home!
    I had the node moved today. The dr. office told me to be there at 9:30 a.m. for pre-op. They didn't take me down until 3:15. GRR! I went over 25 hrs. with nothing to eat. over 10 with no water. I know I was dehydrated. They never gave me any fluids until they took me to surgery. Anyway I have a 3 inch battle scar (incision). Thankful it's over.

    Thanks Ladies,

    Carla

    I am happy you are home.
    I am happy you are home. Please take care and keep us updated.
  • kimberly sue 63
    kimberly sue 63 Member Posts: 421 Member
    #12
    mom2greatkids said:

    FINALLY back home!
    I had the node moved today. The dr. office told me to be there at 9:30 a.m. for pre-op. They didn't take me down until 3:15. GRR! I went over 25 hrs. with nothing to eat. over 10 with no water. I know I was dehydrated. They never gave me any fluids until they took me to surgery. Anyway I have a 3 inch battle scar (incision). Thankful it's over.

    Thanks Ladies,

    Carla

    You survived!! Good for you.
    You survived!! Good for you. Rest and heal. Kim

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