I have cancer in my Ovary…
I’m having a very difficult day. I’ve been told I have cancer in my left ovary. I had everything else removed in the mid 80’s. During those days they thought leaving the ovary would be better, as you didn’t need hormones, which were a good thing…
3 years ago I had breast cancer. I was convinced I was a survivor with no further possibility of a re occurrence. However, today has proven otherwise.
My dilemma began a little over a week ago, as I’d been complaining my right side hurt. I thought I sprained a muscle while stretching. My doctor thought he would be safe and ordered test which showed my ovary did not look normal. Within a week, I am diagnosed as having a gallbladder stone the size of a peanut and cancer in my old ovary…
I’m in shock and can’t write much more. Doctor Trudy Baker, who I met for the first time today, was no nonsense and told me to prepare for surgery which would be scheduled as soon as possible. My doctor (Dr Shafik) went on vacation the day after my visit and doesn’t know his test may have either prolonged or saved my life. When I visited Dr Shafik he gave me a lecture that I hadn’t been in for a physical for two years. I didn’t think I needed to go as I felt great and was seeing my cancer doctors for follow up every 6 months. The moral of this story… Get a physical annually and tell your doctor about any changes in your body. As most women know, ovarian cancer usually has no symptoms.
I’ll be back later. I’m at work feeling like I’m having an out of body day… What’s next…? This can’t be happening….
Dorothy
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Hi Linda,
I enjoyed your story about Dave, so stopped by to see your blog. and read about your new challenge. My husband, Sam, is dealing with a prostate tumor. Bodies! Can’t live with them, can’t live without them. I wish you well in your surgery and life.
Blessings for 2008,
Sharry
Hi Aunt Dorothy,
I admire your strength and bravery! I can’t pretend to know what getting news like this might be like, I can imagine that I would feel both scared and angry. I think it is wonderful that you share so much with your readers, and it is definately very important to get those yearly check ups no matter how good you feel. Maybe someone will read this and go see their doctor and not put if off. You may just be helping save someone else’s life! My mother hasn’t had one since my brother was born 28 years ago, and I keep trying to get her to go. I pray for your health and to the doctors catching this on time! We hope you know how very much we all love you, and that we are here for you!!!
Love,
Jen
Sharry, Linda is my partner, and thanks for stopping by our blog. Linda and I started this a year ago next month with the devoted help of her son Miles…. I’m very upbeat and very concerned. I am praying all the time. I love life and have so much more to share yet. Good luck with your husband Sam, we’ll pray for him as well. Hope you come back…
Dorothy
Jen, how I love reading your comments. Your so talented, I continue to hope you’ll write something for our blog regarding being a mom raising two active boys.. Soon to add a new baby girl to the family. Hope you continue to feel good. Good luck with your delivery..have Henry keep us posted. Your in laws, are very excited..
Thanks for the encouraging words and prayers…I will gratefully accept them all….
Love and hugs..
Aunt Dorothy
Sending good thoughts your way…my mother and (weeks later) a close friend had breast cancer. Both came through it well; I wish the same results for you.
Hi Dorothy,
Your one of the strongest women I know, with that said I just know you’ll be ok….
You are always in my prayers, and you will continue to be.
Please know I am here for you always!
Love and Blessings to you.
Love you
Dawn
I’m really sorry! Best wishes to you!
I’m sorry to hear this. My thoughts are with you.
Daisy, thanks for your thoughts..its been a hard couple of days. I’m getting better..
baggage, same to you this is not easy..it’s easing my mind I’m having the hard time with.
Joh, thanks for the kind words..all of you are an inspiration for me. I hope I won’t have to stop writing for long…after the surgery I can’t express how much my readers help me with my life.
Dorothy
Dorothy, I’m so sorry to hear of your news and I will be adding you to my daily prayers. I’m sure you will cross my mind throughout the day, and I will send up a prayer each time I think of you. Hugs and prayers from Alabama!!! {{{{{Dorothy}}}}}}
Lisa Marie Mary, I want all the prayers possible. They are the highest power, I feel God will take me through this with the least adversity…
Keep me in your thoughts, it’s very consoling.
Thanks for your wonderful assuring words…from Alabama, I love it…
Dorothy
Hi Dorothy, thanks for visiting my blog.
I hope your surgery goes well. You can beat this too.
hugs
Bettina, thanks for looking around and I hope you come back. I am sure I will beat it as well..
Dorothy
Dorothy-
you are one of the strongest women I know- A true inspiration. You will get through this – you have the love and support of everyone around you.
My prayers are with you too. Never stop writing, never stop sharing.
Much Love,
Lizzie
Lizzie, thank you for the encouragement..today, I’ll try to remember I’m an inspiration. Some days, I feel like a blank page..so right here, right now, I needed to read this note.
Thanks sooooooo much Dorothy