Sugar Magnolia Posted August 26, 2010 Author Share Posted August 26, 2010 Just got through a scare myself and it is hard not to let it consume your thoughts. I just kept rolling with it best I could and I got good news today. Yours will be coming in a couple of weeks. My prayers are with you as well. Thanks tbimm. I just read your thread. Glad you are okay! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sugar Magnolia Posted August 26, 2010 Author Share Posted August 26, 2010 When my daughter went through cancer treatment starting at 15, the waiting was the hardest part. The first thing I'd advise is not to research a lot on the internet and stay away from statistics. There was so much to deal with, I just listened to her doctors and prayed a lot. Before every test or treatment, I always told her that worrying about the result wasn’t going to change it, and in the mean time we wouldn’t deal with bad news until we had to. That was the luxury of not knowing, which was we didn’t know the news was worse than what we already knew. We’d watch a lot of comedy and laugh as much as possible. I highly suggest Jim Gaffigan (King Baby and Beyond the Pale) and Brian Regan (all the DVD’s). We would also do art, like go to the local ceramic shop and paint things. I guess the advice is to insist you aren’t going to deal with bad news until you have to, and right now you don’t have to, so laugh a lot and take solace in that. Prayers sent. Thanks so much Thews. You are advising the same as everyone else, but you said it so eloquently. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Venus Posted August 29, 2010 Share Posted August 29, 2010 More positive vibes coming your way Sugar. I can't imagine what you may be going through, but I truly appreciate your willingness to share. Of course being FF season, submerging yourself in a few leagues can't hurt. We've got some drafts coming up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hat Trick Posted August 29, 2010 Share Posted August 29, 2010 Sorry to hear this SM, prayers and good vibes sent! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeeR Posted August 29, 2010 Share Posted August 29, 2010 The first thing I'd advise is not to research a lot on the internet and stay away from statistics. There was so much to deal with, I just listened to her doctors and prayed a lot. Before every test or treatment, I always told her that worrying about the result wasn’t going to change it, and in the mean time we wouldn’t deal with bad news until we had to. That was the luxury of not knowing, which was we didn’t know the news was worse than what we already knew. We’d watch a lot of comedy and laugh as much as possible. This is fantastic advice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donutrun Jellies Posted August 29, 2010 Share Posted August 29, 2010 Huge prayers going out for you from the Donutrun Empire, Sugar -- be strong, be well!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rhippens Posted August 29, 2010 Share Posted August 29, 2010 good vibes sent. keep your head up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
major-tom Posted August 29, 2010 Share Posted August 29, 2010 Good vibes sent your way Sugar, hang in there! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sox Posted August 29, 2010 Share Posted August 29, 2010 Soxette and I will both have you in our prayers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sunday Couch Potatoe Posted August 30, 2010 Share Posted August 30, 2010 Prayers and good vibes sent . . . . +1 chin up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sugar Magnolia Posted August 30, 2010 Author Share Posted August 30, 2010 (edited) Thanks everyone--I do have 4 timed timed re-drafts, and one slow dynasty draft to keep me distracted. Here's the monkey wrench--they changed my biospy surgery from 9/13 to 10/4 w/o much explanation. I have been assured from numerous sources that endometrial cancer is slow growing and 3 weeks is no big deal, but it is 3 more weeks of worrying, then the 7-10 days to follow waiting for the biospy results. Whether it is cancer or not, there is a 2 out of 3 chance I will have to have a hysterectomy (if it is cancer or "pre-cancer"). A diagnosis of polyps will be the best outcome. I am a fitness nut these days, but lack of sleep and stress have been just draining me, and I have had no energy. I haf not exercised in a week. If I do need a hysterectomy my recovery will be faster if I am fit, especially in the area of the surgery (abdominal). After running 30 minutes today, including running stairs two at a time, and doing walking power lunges, I then did 250 ab crunches Yesterday I ran 6 miles in 93 degrees and ran stairs as well (visiting my mom in Cincinnati, OH and there are no mtns to run up). I am trying as much as I can to do things to help myself, instead of dwelling on self destructive thought. It's hard for me though since I am a pessimist by nature. The endorphins ignited by the exercise has helped me. While here in Ohio, husband took it upon himself to call the doc back in Oregon for some xanax to help me sleep. I'm not sure how much I will take, since I know if you start to rely on drugs to help you sleep, you may not be able to get to sleep w/o it. Edited August 31, 2010 by Sugar Magnolia Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cre8tiff Posted August 30, 2010 Share Posted August 30, 2010 Thanks everyone--I do have 4 timed timed re-drafts, and one slow dynasty draft to keep me distracted. Here's the monkey wrench--they changed my biospy surgery from 9/13 to 10/4 w/o much explanation. I have been assured from numerous sources that endometrial cancer is slow growing and 3 weeks is no big deal, but it is 3 more weeks of worrying, then the 7-10 days to follow waiting for the biospy results. Whether it is cancer or not, there is a 2 out of 3 chance I will have to have a hysterectomy (if it is cancer or "re-cancer"). A diagnosis of polyps will be the best outcome. I am a fitness nut these days, but lack of sleep and stress have been just draining me, and I have had no energy. I haf not exercised in a week. If I do need a hysterectomy my recovery will be faster if I am fit, especially in the area of the surgery (abdominal). After running 30 minutes today, including running stairs two at a time, and doing walking power lunges, I then did 250 ab crunches Yesterday I ran 6 miles in 93 degrees and ran stairs as well (visiting my mom in Cincinnati, OH and there are no mtns to run up). I am trying as much as I can to do things to help myself, instead of dwelling on self destructive thought. It's hard for me though since I am a pessimist by nature. The endorphins ignited by the exercise has helped me. While here in Ohio, husband took it upon himself to call the doc back in Oregon for some xanax to help me sleep. I'm not sure how much I will take, since I know if you start to rely on drugs to help you sleep, you may not be able to get to sleep w/o it. Sugar, If your surgeon isn't performing the surgery (or hysterectomy, for that matter) laproscopically, then you should find one that does. My wife had a laproscopic hysterectomy (due to fibroids) and was walking the same day. She healed much quicker by a factor of ten than our friends who have had the old procedure. Surgeons who perform the hysterectomy that old-fashioned way (cutting across the stomach muscles) should be shot. It just isn't necessary any more. I can pass you the name of our doctor in St. Louis who is a leader in the field, his office may know of peers where you live. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sugar Magnolia Posted August 30, 2010 Author Share Posted August 30, 2010 Sugar, If your surgeon isn't performing the surgery (or hysterectomy, for that matter) laproscopically, then you should find one that does. My wife had a laproscopic hysterectomy (due to fibroids) and was walking the same day. She healed much quicker by a factor of ten than our friends who have had the old procedure. Surgeons who perform the hysterectomy that old-fashioned way (cutting across the stomach muscles) should be shot. It just isn't necessary any more. I can pass you the name of our doctor in St. Louis who is a leader in the field, his office may know of peers where you live. I believe if I don't have cancer that would be how it would be done. I think they would have to go in through the abdomen if it was cancer to explore whether it is contained or not. I could be wrong, but certainly I would have it done laproscopically if it was a non-cancerous procedure. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skippy Posted August 31, 2010 Share Posted August 31, 2010 When my wife gets home I will ask her if this is the same story as she went though earlier this year. It sure sounds the same but hers ended up being polyps that turned out to be no big deal. I am thinking of you Sugar and I will check with her later today to see if it is the same story and if she can add anything to this. Okay this is what my wife said. For her it was pretty much the same story but when the tested her they gave her some sort of ranking that was low. It ended up being endometrosis(sp) and because of the low ranking they were able to scape it out. She says that she went through a lot thinking the worst but did a ton of research at the time and found that it is actually pretty common. Right now one of my 20 year olds best friends is waiting for the same test. Hang in there and think positive. Things will be fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bier Meister Posted August 31, 2010 Share Posted August 31, 2010 my thoughts Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rovers Posted August 31, 2010 Share Posted August 31, 2010 Sorry to hear about this Sugar. Can't add much to what the othersd have said. I'm going through some stuff now myself, so I have an idea of how you feel. Best to you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sugar Magnolia Posted August 31, 2010 Author Share Posted August 31, 2010 Okay this is what my wife said. For her it was pretty much the same story but when the tested her they gave her some sort of ranking that was low. It ended up being endometrosis(sp) and because of the low ranking they were able to scape it out. She says that she went through a lot thinking the worst but did a ton of research at the time and found that it is actually pretty common. Right now one of my 20 year olds best friends is waiting for the same test. Hang in there and think positive. Things will be fine. Thanks. I think endometriosis has been ruled out (I think) because of my age and history of not having this issue when younger. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikesVikes Posted August 31, 2010 Share Posted August 31, 2010 You will be in my prayers Sugar. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sugar Magnolia Posted August 31, 2010 Author Share Posted August 31, 2010 Now that I mentally prepared myself for the surgery to be on the 10/4, they have moved it back to 9/13. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MojoMan Posted August 31, 2010 Share Posted August 31, 2010 (edited) I'm not a religious man so Good vibes sent Edited August 31, 2010 by MojoMan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Controller Posted August 31, 2010 Share Posted August 31, 2010 My thoughts & prayers are also with you, SM. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cunning Linguist Posted September 1, 2010 Share Posted September 1, 2010 Stay strong Sugar, thoughts and prayers on its way Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cre8tiff Posted September 13, 2010 Share Posted September 13, 2010 Thinking of you, Sugar. Very bestest vibes that can be had are coming your way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Square Posted September 13, 2010 Share Posted September 13, 2010 Thinking of you, Sugar. Very bestest vibes that can be had are coming your way. +1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RFFL Chump Posted September 13, 2010 Share Posted September 13, 2010 Prayers for you with hopes all went well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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