grateful to be here!! - Cancer: Cervical & Ovarian Message Board

katyma3 · 12-20-2007, 08:06 AM

well...I haven't been on the boards in a long time. I went in to remission from stage 3 cervical cancer in june and in october I was shocked to feel a lump in my vaginal area.. Went that day to see my oncologist . did biopsy and sure enough my cancer had reared its ugly head once more.. On October 6th I had a 9 hour surgery to remove the tumor from a not so nice place.. Had a radical vulvectomy.. I am now in my 3rd week of radiation and have 5 weeks to go. I am very swollen and sore from the rad. and have difficulty walking.. it's only going to get worst, so I am told.. The thing is.....I'm still waking up every morning and that is what keeps me going. I will suffer through as long as I know I am gonna wake up everyday. the pain reminds me I am still here.. anyway.. hope everyone has a safe and healthy holiday..

Mary

LCGirl · 12-23-2007, 10:06 AM

Mary,
I am so sorry you have to go through this. You are a brave and courageous woman.
Wishing you the best!
~LCG

AlexaIn2006 · 12-23-2007, 11:37 AM

I wish you the best during this time. I have no idea was raditation is like. Best of luck to you ma'am!

katyma3 · 01-02-2008, 06:10 AM

Dear LCG,
Thank you..Things have been very difficult, but I only have 8 treatments left and then a 2 month break..hopefully the surgery and radiation worked and the nightmare will be over. So, thank you again for the support..It' means so much. Hope the new year brings you good health and happiness!! Mary

Shshi · 01-02-2008, 08:01 AM

Mary, I'm so sorry you're having to deal with this. I can only imagine the pain and worry you're going through.

Please know that we'll be keeping you in our thoughts and in our prayers.

Big hugs,

Lisa