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cynannmarie

(113 posts)
38. reply to Ecumenist's question
Mon Jan 16, 2012, 11:59 PM
Jan 2012

Sorry I didn't see this until today. I hope that if you've had your scan by now, that there was good news. It is so nerve wracking to have those on the horizon-- and then the dreaded wait for the results.
My cancer turned out to be Stage I in the final analysis, but for about 6 weeks it was thought to be Stage 3 or 4 due to the presence of an extremely rare, separate ovarian tumor in addition to the more common, early stage tumors of the endometrium. The long wait for the final pathology reports that were sent out for consultation (and that contradicted the initial ones) made for a very anxious time. But it obviously was a great relief to get such unanticipated good news at the end of it.

My first major cancer follow up was also very unsettling beforehand (although no problems detected). The ones since then have gotten a little less intimidating. But it's hard to imagine ever having one that will feel like a breeze. Cancer's legacy is to never be entirely free from the recurrence worry-- for any of us.

Best of luck to you! Let us know what happens.

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May I ask what your symptoms were? rocktivity Dec 2011 #1
My symptoms were almost neglible. Ecumenist Dec 2011 #6
What tests showed you to have the disease? truedelphi Dec 2011 #10
the yearly pap test...YES PAP TEST and the attendant ultrasounds and INTRAVAGINAL as well. Ecumenist Dec 2011 #13
What's the story on the intra vaginal tests? I've had pap and I've had truedelphi Dec 2011 #14
I was referring to intravaginal ultrasounds and the bimanual pelvic exam. Ecumenist Dec 2011 #15
Am making an appointment later today. And truedelphi Dec 2011 #16
I am so sorry to hear that. You, girl, are going to be prayed for Ecumenist Dec 2011 #17
Much appreciated. truedelphi Dec 2011 #21
DUB-Dysfunctional Uterine Bleeding Ecumenist Dec 2011 #22
Creepy doctor...What happened to "first, do no harm..."? Ecumenist Jan 2012 #25
I had all thoise tests and exams, yet my diseaase wasn't found until the partial hysterectomy. Ecumenist Dec 2011 #19
I have had cervical cancer as well (much less serious stage) but was symptomatic REP Dec 2011 #8
Glad you are here jumptheshadow Dec 2011 #2
Thank you so much Jumptheshadow! God bless you and yours. Ecumenist Dec 2011 #23
Thank you Jumptheshadow, you will both be in my heart and prayers. Ecumenist Jan 2012 #29
Hi Ecumenist. Sorry to hear about your diagnosis but so glad you are doing well. geckosfeet Dec 2011 #3
What cancer are you dealing with, if I may ask? Ecumenist Dec 2011 #24
Stage 1 esophogeal cancer. Had surgery. geckosfeet Jan 2012 #26
God bless you and I want to say that I KNOW you'll be just fine. We've got too much to do... Ecumenist Jan 2012 #27
Blessings to you as well Ecumenist. Thanks for the positive vibs. geckosfeet Jan 2012 #36
I am glad you are here Irishonly Dec 2011 #4
Thank you Irishonly!! I will think of you when I light my prayer candle tonight. Ecumenist Jan 2012 #28
Thank you Irishonly Jan 2012 #35
Glad you are doing great. vibes to you for continued good health. applegrove Dec 2011 #5
thank you ever so much, Applegrove.... Ecumenist Jan 2012 #30
good to hear you are doing well maddezmom Dec 2011 #7
I'm glad to be here, Maddezmom. Glad to have you all here ! Ecumenist Jan 2012 #31
We're glad you're here, too Uben Dec 2011 #9
Glad you are doing well. Redbear Dec 2011 #11
endometrial cancer survivor here cynannmarie Dec 2011 #12
I'm vusualing myself in your shoes within a very short period of time. Ecumenist Jan 2012 #32
reply to Ecumenist's question cynannmarie Jan 2012 #38
Stage IV Breast Cancer here cmd Dec 2011 #18
Please keep us posted Irishonly Dec 2011 #20
Irish, you're a lovely soul. I wish you all the hopes and dreams in this new year!! eom Ecumenist Jan 2012 #34
How are you feeling? Irishonly Jan 2012 #37
God bless you, CMD!! You're going to be just fine, I have every confidence. Ecumenist Jan 2012 #33
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