Cervical Cancer

Thanks, Vicki! I knew I could count on you guys!

Oh, Becky - my heart is breaking for you!! I literally felt like someone kicked me in the stomach when I read this!! I am so praying for you - I feel like we're family having gone through what we have together already!! Please keep us posted. BIG HUGS Michelle

Thanks, Michelle. A couple days have given me a little better perspective. After doing some research, I feel better, but I've got some more questions for my doc before I schedule the procedure. I guess I'll be making an appointment with her sometime next week so we can talk.

Becky, Hugs to you. Have walked in the shoes you are in now and it is not an easy journey. I went ahead and had the Hysterectomy and just had them leave the ovaries so that I didn't have to do hormones. I was 28 at the time. Had already battled breast cancer at 21. Just remember that you can do this, Take one day at a time and listen to both your body and your doctor. As far as the umm celebration, Get creative. There are other ways to celebrate. Sometimes the journey to find them is 1/2 the fun. WIll keep you in my thoughts and prayers. Kat

Thanks, Kat, I appreciate your sharing that with me. I'm reconsidering whether to have the hysterectomy as well, but I want to discuss it some more with my doc, first. I can't imagine going through what YOU'VE gone through. I feel so much better after hearing from all of you and reading up on it, although it still kind of creeps me out.

Becky Sue, I'm so sorry about your news. Crap. That really sucks. I'll keep you in my thoughts and send tons of positive energy your way. Keep your chin up and get prepared to beat this thing. And think of all the pent up celebrating that you and hubby will be doing in the very near future. That's something exciting to focus on!! Warm Regards, Dina

Hey, Dina, yep, it sucks. THe good news is I'm done quivering and whimpering and now I'm getting PISSED about it...

Hey Miss Becky, I am so sorry to hear this news, I can't even imagine what it must be like for you. Please know you are in my prayers. You stay strong and positive... and mad! Keeping you on my heart, Barb

Becky, A cancer diagnosis is so scary. I had breast cancer 3.5 years ago. It was such an emotional roller coaster for me. Just prior to my diagnosis I was on an excellent exercise and eating program and was beginning to feel healthy again. My cancer diagnosis, surgeries and subsequent treatments really set me back. I have to get checked for cancer with mammograms every 6 months and I have 3 different oncology doctors that meet with me every 4 to 6 months, so it is never really that far from my mind. I just went in last Friday to see my oncologist, she said I look fine. She is thrilled with my weight loss as she says it reduces my chances of developing another primary breast cancer tumor. Anyway, I'm just trying to say, good luck. Feel the fear then go through what you have to do anyway...try not to let it derail your wonderful progress you are making. My thoughts are with you! Lori 384/314.5/170

I'm so sorry Becky. I know that this is all very scary. About six months ago, my best friend was diagnosed with cervical cancer. They went in and removed it and she is doing good now. Remember, He will never give you anything that you can't handle. You are such a strong person and I know that you will come through this with flying colors!