I've been journaling here on the WISH boards for the past few years and decided that I need to start fresh for 2010. I'll give you a quick update of my health conditions cause you can also visit my old journal thru the link at the bottom of the page.
In Dec. 2007 I had a partial hysterectomy at which time it was discoverd that I had endometrial cancer. In early 2008 I went thru 5 weeks of external beam radiation therapy, and 3 sessions of internal brachytherapy. I tolerated the treatment well except for some gastro-intestinal side effects which are common with pelvic radiation.
I had numerous follow-ups with my 2 oncologists along with lab work and imaging. I had a CT scan early in Sept. 2009 when an ovarian cyst was discovered. After an additional ultrasound and MRI my doctor decided that I should have surgery to have my ovaries removed. The surgery was performed on Oct. 19 and a week later at my follow-up I found out that the original cancer had spread both into my left ovary and abdomen. After a second and third opinion, I was scheduled to start chemotherapy on Nov. 30. I just had my 3rd treatment yesterday and I seem to be tolerating all of this fairly well. I'm experiencing some of the expected side-effects, most of which are controlled with meds. I am so thankful that I'm getting thru this as well as I am!
I'm really Wishing for a better 2010, mostly health-wise but also personally and spiritually. Over the past few years, I've met some wonderful friends here on the Disboards who supported me thru my first round of cancer, my job loss, and now this recurrence. I couldn't ask for a better support group and you ladies know who you are!
I hope to welcome some new friends here also and appreciate any support and encouragement that you can give me. In turn, I'll do my best to do the same for you!
In Dec. 2007 I had a partial hysterectomy at which time it was discoverd that I had endometrial cancer. In early 2008 I went thru 5 weeks of external beam radiation therapy, and 3 sessions of internal brachytherapy. I tolerated the treatment well except for some gastro-intestinal side effects which are common with pelvic radiation.
I had numerous follow-ups with my 2 oncologists along with lab work and imaging. I had a CT scan early in Sept. 2009 when an ovarian cyst was discovered. After an additional ultrasound and MRI my doctor decided that I should have surgery to have my ovaries removed. The surgery was performed on Oct. 19 and a week later at my follow-up I found out that the original cancer had spread both into my left ovary and abdomen. After a second and third opinion, I was scheduled to start chemotherapy on Nov. 30. I just had my 3rd treatment yesterday and I seem to be tolerating all of this fairly well. I'm experiencing some of the expected side-effects, most of which are controlled with meds. I am so thankful that I'm getting thru this as well as I am!
I'm really Wishing for a better 2010, mostly health-wise but also personally and spiritually. Over the past few years, I've met some wonderful friends here on the Disboards who supported me thru my first round of cancer, my job loss, and now this recurrence. I couldn't ask for a better support group and you ladies know who you are!
I hope to welcome some new friends here also and appreciate any support and encouragement that you can give me. In turn, I'll do my best to do the same for you!