Positive Thinking

Mar 06, 2009

It seems life gives us tests that we don't always understand, but I have always known that everything in life happens for a reason, we just have to have faith and trust that even seemingly bad things come with silver linings.

I will not detail the events leading up to March 5, 2009 except to say that every woman should be very conscious of even the littlest of symptoms they may have. Yesterday I was diagnosed with statge 3 ovarian cancer. I will begin chemotherapy  treatments on March 13th. In anticipation of my exploratory biopsy I had an unfill on March 2nd, and will be without the help of my band indefinitely. Of course weight loss is kind of on the back burner of life's important issues right now, but it feels like saying goodbye to a friend.

Ladies, my symptoms were gas pains, constiptation, a month (November) where I gained 10 pounds without reason, heavy periods, an odd pulling sensation on one side, and a frequent need to urinate, especially at night. Who wouldn't discard these as stress related, maybe a not so perfect diet, a pulled muscle, or thats "just how my body works"? Ovarian cancer is known as a silent killer because the symptoms are so vague. My pap from my January Obgyn appointment came back clean. I am fortunate and grateful to have had a dr who had the insight to do a simple blood test - looking for the CA 125 protein, which led me to an ultrasound, a cat scan, and ultimately to a GYN Oncologist.

I have not been part of this community so many  people do now know me. I am sorry for that - the OH boards were a huge part of my life at one time and I tried to give back support as I could through the years following my surgery. I now don't have my band to depend on, but am reaching out in hopes that anyone who reads this might think a positive thought for me. With positive energy and prayer I will fight this disease and regain my health. I have three young boys who are counting on me being here for the long haul, and I will not let them think that cancer was able to beat their strong mom.

Thank you for your thoughts and prayers, and please take care of yourselves. Listen to your body and be sure to treat yourself and any little symptom you have as if your child were to have that symptom. If you stop and think "would I bring him to the dr to be seen about that?" and the answer is yes - then take yourself to the dr. Peace, love and success in life to all you.
Kristin

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