Hello
I had multiple biopsies under GA for suspected vulva cancer.
I was in recovery and overheard the surgeon tell the nurse caring for me that she needed to speak to me as 'she has cancer'
When she went I asked the nurse (poor woman) if the surgeon had just said I had cancer, I was still a bit zombiefied from the GA and wasnt sure. Poor woman went bright red and said the surgeon needed to speak to me back on the ward.
Lo and behold, ten minutes back on the ward and up pop's the surgeon and another member of staff, closed the curtains, both looking all serious, and the first thing she said was "you overheard me didn't you" before confirming that she wouldn't say this unless she was sure but I have cancer.
Having overheard I wasn't shocked, and was still a bit zonked so probably an ok way to find out. Biopsy results to be conveyed by phone Tuesday which I was fine with as the bad news was already conveyed. Already talking about MRI and MDTs.
But two things are getting me
How can she say I have cancer before the biopsy results are in, and she was very certain
I am really calm about the whole thing, which I think is surprising people, but to me until I know what stage it is, has it spread etc I can't get worked up, that may change on Tuesday if things are bad and I am sure people on here understand there are degrees of bad, then maybe that might trigger a meltdown. I'm not in denial, I accept what was said.
Hi sorry to hear how things have developed, I can’t answer your question as I have a different cancer but I see you have already joined and posted on our Vulva cancer group, this will be a good place to connect with patients and families navigating the same type of cancer journey.
To go to the group just click on the link above then you can put up a ‘New Thread’ or hit the box with the X on the top right (phones), you could just copy and paste the text from this your first post.
It’s always good to talk so do call the Macmillan Support Services on 0808 808 00 00 - most services are open 8am to 8pm, 7 days a week Clicking here to see what is available. This service can give lots of information, support, financial guidance or just a listening ear. We also have our Ask an Expert section, but do allow two working days for replies from our expert team.
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