HI all
It will be three weeks on Friday since my hysterectomy. Lymph nodes in groin removed but not abdomen as they were healthy ! now waiting for results from pathology to know what is planned next. I was stage 1b Grade 3. Hysterectomy was done keyhole and all seems well. Had problems with rash which was apparently due to dressings on wound in theatre and after. Hadn't shown up until I came home and was wearing normal clothes again.
Haven't managed too many walks so far. Not too warm here in Scotland. But am managing a little more each day. How long have others waited for pathology results ? My consultant said 3 - 4 weeks.
Hi again
Well I had a very positive meeting with my surgeon who was delighted with my surgery and said lymph nodes in groin were all clear (and had already not needed to remove abdominal ones) and he thought I would just need some brachytherapy and then I would be fine - in fact he said cured! Sadly oncology visits not so positive
First visit they told me I would need six sessions of chemo and 25 of radiotherapy. Knocked me for six. thankfully my niece was with me. they explained it and I took some of it in. Had bloods done and an ECG (by what turned out to be a delightful former pupil) so that if I decided to have chemo they would be ready to start. They gave me time to think it over and read all the information they had given me.
Second visit was on Wednesday 21st. I went, again with my niece, and three pages of questions. It appears the problem is pathology found three areas of cells in my lymph-vascular space meaning it could spread via the bloodstream, at least that is what I understood. The radiotherapy on pelvis is to ensure nothing left there because cancers generally recur in the same area. I still left thinking, because the benefit of the treatment didn't seem that great. However a bit more research suggested both treatments could result in a marked increase in five year survival rate.
So, yesterday I decided to agree to give chemo a try. Won't start treatment for 3 to 4 weeks. I was always going to try radiotherapy. I also made an appointment with the wig suppliers so I will be prepared.
I thought 2020 was bad, but I'm even less impressed with 2021. My diagnosis in January. The death of my sister in February. Her funeral and my op in March. My wee Bichon's cruciate ligament op in March - I can't get him back until end of May as he's not allowed to do stairs and I stay in a first floor flat. And now the treatment. Surely it must get better ?? I', so glad to have you guys to bounce things of. I also have great family and friend support.
BABS
Hi Babs, So sorry to hear that you’ve had such a rough time of it. I know what you mean about Scottish weather as I’m in West Lothian and there have been days when I didn’t want to leave my nice warm duvet.
It’s hard to know what to do for the best but as NannyAnny says at least you have the knowledge that you’ve done everything possible to kick the little beggar (my name for cancer) up the butt and out of your life.
Take Care
Angie
Hi Babs
It's like a never ending circle, you think you've got off and you shuffle straight back on. Be positive, things can and will get better.
When I look back to 2020 when my daughter-in-law's dad died of Covid on my husband's birthday I should have suspected it was going to be a bad year. At the time I had no idea what was growing inside me. Attending all scans, tests, assessments alone because of Covid, no-one to hold your hand when you're told you have cancer was dreadful. Having the op, adjuvant treatments alone have made me a stronger person and I won't take the c*** I used to from hubby!
The hardest part must be not having your little dog for company but he's healing too. My little JRT is on his last wobbly legs and I think I'll be letting him go in the next week or so.
My brother-in-law is slowly coming to terms with the loss of his wife but frequently cries on the phone. He starts a conversation by saying she had just bought all these new tops which she'd know I'd like as well so do I want them - they've never been worn........
Anyway, I digress and I've just had a boo myself... What sort of wig are you going for? Similar to your style now or something totally different? Someone I know said she's had so much fun with the different wigs it took the edge off everything else.
Sending you biggest hugs, Barb xx 
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