Cancer Support
Related: About this forumIt's back. Again.
I haven't posted here for a long time, since I've been in remission for almost 5 years.
But guess what? The friggin' thing is back once more.
Ovarian cancer that had migrated to my colon (and removed in 2009) has reappeared in the exact same spot where they excised it in '09.
Supposedly I had clear margins back then, but that obviously made no difference.
I guess I should be grateful that it's just a single tumor and has never spread. But still, I'm having major surgery on May 13th for the 4th time. What is making me even more angry and resentful is that the Dr. has said he may have to do an ileostomy (maybe temporary, maybe permanent). The thought of that is making me sicker than the #$%^& cancer.
[whine]
CaliforniaPeggy
(152,071 posts)What dreadful news. I share your anger.
I don't think you need to be grateful; how could you be, with this awful news staring you in the face?
It sucks.
I will keep you in my thoughts, FWIW.
Nay
(12,051 posts)worrying about cancer coming back, and . . . then it does, and it's as shocking as having the cancer the first time. My sympathies go out to you, and I hope for a good resolution.
cate94
(2,888 posts)How frustrating. I hope they don't have to do the ileostomy and if so, that it is temporary. I'll be keeping you in my thoughts. Good luck.
sinkingfeeling
(52,990 posts)Solly Mack
(92,775 posts)Hoping for the best outcome.
Tracer
(2,769 posts)I'm a bit calmer after a few days, and know that I'll get through this the same way I've done before. My surgeon on the previous operations called me "the superstar of recovery". Which is saying something -- for an old broad like myself.
Good wishes back at you all too!
slipslidingaway
(21,210 posts)and that you are recovery will be short.
Tracer
(2,769 posts)Was in the hospital for 5 days with quite a bit of pain, but after 3 days at home I'm feeling better and better.