survivingbeautiful's Cancer Blog
May 26, 2008
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Almost a year and half ago I had a radical hysterectomy for cervical cancer. I was very blessed in that the tumor was superficially invasive (very small) and the cancer had not moved into my lymph nodes. In a way, it was actually a bit surreal, in that I’d not had ANY symptoms, and it was only because I had gone in for regular PAPs that this was caught early. Then, the surgery seemed to be the end of my cancer road – I would not need any continuing treatment.
Because I had an “easy” go of it, I had a hard time considering myself a survivor for quite a while. But as I struggled to get back on my feet after surgery, felt the fear surge through my veins the first time I went back in for a PAP post-op, and realized how unsettled and anxious everyone around me was everytime I wasn’t feeling well, I started to understand what a profound impact cancer was going to have on the rest of my life.
I’ve learned to survive by not making or letting cancer be the center of my world. That’s harder than it sounds! I try to find little things in my every day life to channel postive energy into, and so far, it’s worked.
Right now though, I’m really struggling. The girl with no symptoms, whose has always been incredibly healthy (with the exception of that tiny little cancer spot) is starting to have symptoms. Of what? That’s the thing. Not sure right now. Could be something, could be nothing. Point is, I’ve not been here before. I go in for some tests tomorrow, and will post more then.
Thanks for your support -
Hello – I don’t think that the fact I have cancer has really hit me yet. My diagnosis/surgery all happened so quickly that I didn’t really have a chance to even think about it. I find out the results of my sentinel node biopsy Wednesday. It will tell me if the melanoma as spread. Keep your fingers crossed. My mother always taught me to think positively. I think we both should take those words to heart.
Just wanted to jump in and say Hi!
Hugs Sherri