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Cindy54
Cindy54 Member Posts: 452
edited March 2014 in Breast Cancer #1
Hello to All my Friends here on the board.....Well, I had my surgery last Tuesday at UPMC Mercy in Pittsburgh. That hospital is one of the best I have ever been in. Everyone takes the time to answer questions. And the views at night are awesome. I met many other cancer patients, heard many stories.

I have an incision from top to bottom. They did not use staples to close..I am glued back together. The best news is that they found nothing extra growing in me. All they took out was my appendix. And the usual lymph nodes and tissues for biopsies. On Friday I got my path report, and ladies, all my reports came back negative, no cancer found, no chemo needed at this time. We will monitor me for now with labwork every few months. I know how very rare this is with ovarian cancer.My doctor said we had caught this very early, and he does not see very many times that happens. I will continue to get my mammos for the breast beast, and we will keep an eye open for the ovarian, but for now, I am okay with both cancers.

I came home on Saturday and have been slower than a turtle. Just very tender sore and still struggling to calm my belly enough to eat. But I am home. And I am okay. I got a miracle while so many do not. I am so grateful for this cannot put it into words.I know how hard so many here struggle. I watched my Mom with this. To have so many people pray for me and to receive this news has overwhelmed me with so much gratitude that I want to just hug everyone in the world. Miracles do happen, I am up and standing because so many people prayed for me. That's the only answer I can come up with.

For all of you here, I pray that each of you receives the miracle you need this Christmas. May you find peace and joy with your loved ones, not just tomorrow on Christmas, but in the days to come. I hold you all in my heart, God Bless you all and Merry Christmas...Love, Cindy

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  • NorcalJ
    NorcalJ Member Posts: 187
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    CONGRATULATIONS!

    You've probably gotten the best present in the world!!! And only those of us here can truly appreciate how happy and relieved you must be.

    Don't worry about being the slow turtle---remember, who ultimately won the race.

    As far as eating is concerned, try eating small frequent meals without spices or (excuse me for saying this) gas producing foods like cabbage, brussel sprouts, etc. It's really important to have protein too---but again, a little at a time. I'm sure they gave you an idea of what you can eat. Whatever it is, enjoy! Your home and healing, that's the most important part!

    Obviously you're already having a Merry Christmas, and may 2009 be even better!

    (((Hugs))))
    Jan
  • KathiM
    KathiM Member Posts: 8,028 Member
    HOME, the best 4-letter word!!!
    Miracles DO happen...

    Hugs, Kathi
  • zahalene
    zahalene Member Posts: 670
    Sooo happy for you
    My mom had ovarian, underwent a complete hysterectomy and 5 weeks of radiation.
    She lived another 20 years with no further sign of cancer.
    I know this type of cancer is one of the hardest to overcome, but nothing is too hard for a Wonderful God.
    Merry Christmas and have a wonderful 2009!!!
  • RE
    RE Member Posts: 4,591 Member
    CONGRATULATIONS
    What a joyous moment this is, I am so very happy for you! Victory over the nasty big C, I can think of no better Christmas gift than that! Merry Christmas Cindy and again Congratulations!!!!

    RE
  • mmontero38
    mmontero38 Member Posts: 1,510
    Cindy I am so happy for your
    Cindy I am so happy for your good news. You've been in my thoughts. This is the most wonderful Christmas present anyone can receive. I wish you a happy and healthy new year. Hugs, Lili
  • phoenixrising
    phoenixrising Member Posts: 1,508
    That has got to be the best
    That has got to be the best news ever, esp for ovarian cancer. I'm sure there are huge celebrations going on at your home. It will be a memorable Christmas for all. Thank you for your warm wishes and may you keep the peace and joy you have found.

    Merry Christmas Cindy and happy healing.

    love
    jan
  • creampuff91344
    creampuff91344 Member Posts: 988

    That has got to be the best
    That has got to be the best news ever, esp for ovarian cancer. I'm sure there are huge celebrations going on at your home. It will be a memorable Christmas for all. Thank you for your warm wishes and may you keep the peace and joy you have found.

    Merry Christmas Cindy and happy healing.

    love
    jan

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    Congratulations and hugs sent your way. Let it be known, there is a God.

    Judy
  • chenheart
    chenheart Member Posts: 5,159
    Such Good News!
    Cindy~

    Thank you sooo much for letting us know your most wonderful news!!! You have brought a smile to so many faces, and hope for all of our futures! I am basking in the glow of your holiday treasure~ may we all have many, many more!!!


    Hugs,
    Claudia
  • mgm42
    mgm42 Member Posts: 491 Member
    Blessings
    May God continue to bless you and keep you safe. Enjoy your family and your miracle. Thanks for sharing the good news. Hugs, Marilynn