well i have made a decision.........
we are going to try conservative surgery and try to save the left ovary. so that some day we may have a baby or two of our own. sooner then later hopefully! but we made the decsion to try after reading a pathology report from the specialist and he seems to be optomistic and because we don't know how involved the cancer is or if its spread (my ct came back clear other then another "complex cyst" on my right ovary. worst case senario i have to go back into surgery when the results come back and find out its spread . i am willing to take that chance at this point if it means we have a chance to make our lives more complete. adoption and invitro are just not financially an option for us. and i don't feel like i'm giving up to the cancer i feel as if i'm fighting! give this nightmare a run for its money!! i just couldn't go throgh with the complete staging based off of so many "if's" we just don't know enough and i'm not ready to "give up the goods" so to speak. i really hope we made the right choice.
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- By cass27
- Posted January 6, 2009 at 12:11 pm · 5 replies
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- By 35yearsurvivor
- Posted January 6, 2009 at 11:07 pm
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Cass,
Sounds like you've collected the relevant information, discussed the options and decided on the right path to take. YAY!
Based on what you've shared, it sounds like there is very little chance your decision could cause you harm. After the surgery, you'll have a chance to re-gather info based on the findings of the surgery. Having had both ovaries removed in my initial surgery, I can attest that ending your chance of fertility is not to be taken lightly. Let's hope that's a bridge you don't need to cross.
I just want to add for you and anyone else that losing the chance to bear children is not the same as losing one's life. It just feels like it sometimes. If you should have the joy of giving birth one day, I'll be right there with you celebrating!
For now, it's time to just relax, having made the decision and prepare for the surgery. Best of luck to you with your surgery!
Sue
- By momanderson920
- Posted January 7, 2009 at 11:19 am
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That is all we can do...find out our options, think and pray about it, and make our decision. If the ovary is OK, you can always have it removed AFTER children to be on the safe side.
- By laughingnikki
- Posted January 7, 2009 at 4:15 pm
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Hi Cass,
I, too, was dx'd at 27. I know how scarey it is to get that info especially when you havent started your family yet.
I waited after the first dx, didn't try for babies right away. My suggestion to you would be, as soon as you are cleared. TRY TRY TRY!! I got my 2nd dx, 3 years later and now no babies.
Keep us posted!!
nikki
- By SaraKathryn
- Posted January 8, 2009 at 12:51 am
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I am sure you are relieved to have made your decision.
You are courageous and deserve the best life has to offer.I hope the surgery goes well,you recover quickly and you can get on with your life. Please keep us posted when you feel up to it. May 2009 be your best year yet!...SK
- By verlinda
- Posted January 8, 2009 at 12:53 am
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I echo what everyone else has said. Just be sure you keep on top of the monitoring. Nikki especially gave you good advice about not waiting to get pregnant.
Blessings.
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