Here go the nerves again

tattooedtxgirl said:

family overload

Sorry for the delay,

I've found it hard to get online this week.

I'm waiting on copies of my pathology report..my surgeon failed to mention stage and I failed to ask in my poopy brain mode. lol

He mentioned the 'usual' taxo/carboplatin. We had the 'hair' talk... Surpise to me... I don't care. Life is far more important to me. I will buy a nice wig and await my new hair.

He says I should be done with treatment by Jan end. Does seem doable. He said there is a chemo class that he wants me to take, will explain things better to me. He is SUCH a surgeon...leaves me hanging on certain issues(dryness and iritability) said we will talk therapies down the way..that I'm not ready for anything like that. and never any estrogen.

Still a lot to learn. Each day is a brighter new day.

The start of the journey is an awaful lot for any of us to remember...so don't be hard on yourself. I always have a list of questions with me and bring my hubbie as his ears are much better then mine when it comes to my health.  

Sure sounds like a very early stage, now you'll need the pathology to find out grade/type of cancer such as MMMT which is mine and very aggressive.   From here docs can better give you the type of protocol treatment plan.  I had 33 external pelvic radiation treatments and I felt it was much worse then chemo.  Ask lots of questions of any of the treatments and ask if you have options?  Now if you in any way don't feel comfortable with what they suggest, do not be timid but get a second opinion.  Most insurance co's pay for 2nd opinions, plus you'll be more at ease to compare opinions.

Just put one foot in front of the other and you'll get there just like the rest of us.  

 WAIT IS A 4-LETTER WORD,

Jan

tattooedtxgirl said:

Sharon and Lisa

Thank you ladies!

I will def do my homework, and will ask questions.

I am waiting for my copies of the pathology report.

My surgeon will send me to a radiologist, I will grill him on the treatment. 

The tumor was 5cm..he said a bit larger than he had thought and that it was invading the wall. I'm not sure yet how far the invasion is. Pelvic washing were clean, 4 lymph nodes were clean.

I don't start treatment till end of Nov. I will be ready by then, I hope.

I'll keep everyone posted.

Please feel free to inbox me if you'd like to share.

Hugs,

Crystal

Crystal, better to wait and get the full report.  Let us know if you have questions then.  Find out your pathology (who knew there were so many types - right?) and what the plan is.  Plenty of time to ask questions. 

Love your attitude on the approach and regarding your hair!  I cried like a baby.  Looking back, it really doesn't matter, but at the time it was one more thing to deal with.