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Some Good News

2/2/2018

12 Comments

 
I don't normally like to share very personal stuff here, but the past few months have been very stressful, and has had a major negative impact on what I had wanted to do doll-wise.

As many of you know, I had a hysterectomy in December. When I went for my six week follow-up appointment in the middle of January, I was told that it turns out that I did indeed have cancer. The pathology report also reported that there was a 'puncture' in the uterus. My doctor explained that it likely happened during surgery, since it was far more difficult than expected to separate the uterus from other organs due to the heavy scarring from my C-sections long ago. But there was concern about the spread of the cancer cells. So my doctor sent the pathology and surgery reports to the Cancer Centre at Sunnybrook Health Sciences, one of the most prestigious hospitals in the country.

At my first appointment, the Oncologist was very concerned about the pathology report, which indicated that the 'puncture' was right where the cancer was.  But, he decided to have the Tumour Board review my case to see what they thought about it. The Tumour Board is made up of the top cancer doctors, and they meet once a week to discuss unusual cases like mine.

When I went back this week to hear the Tumour Board's decision, I was told that they disagreed with the initial pathology report, and that the 'tear' in the uterus was not near the tumour.  So I wouldn't need radiation treatment after all.  That was a huge surprise, and a giant relief.

So now I have to get my head around the fact that that cancer is gone, and I can finally start to focus on my dolls again.....

12 Comments
kenaiqueen2007
2/2/2018 11:44:20 am

Wonderful news! Wishing you continued good health!

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Rachael
2/2/2018 12:09:53 pm

That is fantastic! It's so hard to concentrate with something like that looming over you. Glad to hear it's all ok.

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Brigitte
2/2/2018 01:17:52 pm

That's fantastic. I'm very happy. Enjoy your dolls and have fun.

Have you seen the new FID-Heads and the different bodytypes already?

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Martha
2/2/2018 01:26:36 pm

Yes, I like the new FID guy's body much better. I wish they'd started out with this one instead of the Super Hero body.

My favourite would be Rex. I've always liked him as an EID, especially with the Special Forces face up, but that size is just too big for me. I also like Tedros, but already have him as an EID, one of three big dolls I still have from when I first started my BJD collection. However, if they ever release Asa or Carina in FID size, I may just have to get them, even though I already have them in full size.

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Brigitte
2/2/2018 08:41:50 pm

That's funny. Bianca, Rex and Tedros are my favorites too.

earthspirits
2/2/2018 06:26:51 pm

That's wonderful news, relieved to hear this! : )

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jade link
2/4/2018 05:55:01 am

omg what a rollercoaster :(
I personally wonder what if any early symptoms you had.
((( HUG!! )))

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Martha
2/4/2018 06:31:27 am

I never went into menopause, and bleeding just got worse instead of less. I had annual biopsies for five years, but they always came back clear - until the last one in October, which was "inconclusive". By then, being over 62 and fed up with the non-stop bleeding, I agree to a hysterectomy.

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Sue link
2/12/2018 05:05:24 pm

Oh my goodness, what a scary time you've been having! So glad it's good news. Things like that just weigh so heavily, I am so glad things have turned around for you.

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Martha
2/12/2018 05:08:17 pm

Thanks! It was rough, and it certainly made it difficult to be creative, and then it totally messed with all my holiday photo plans.

Thankfully, I think I'm finally starting to feel like my old self again.

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Sue
2/13/2018 12:59:30 am

I'm so glad. Even the stress takes a toll, take good care of yourself, one of my favourite bloggers and creators online :)

Martha
2/13/2018 06:44:42 am

Thanks! That's so sweet of you!




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