Many of you know that my course of treatment from cancer did not include chemo or radiation. It included however Inhibin A & B blood draws every 3 months. I explained in an earlier post that they found my Inhibin levels raised when they did my initial blood-draw prior to surgery almost two years ago. My oncologist explained as a result these were good indicators whether cancer was present or not. The second course of action was yearly MRI's of my stomach region to check for any abnormal growth. (I had one done right after surgery as a baseline to use for future purposes and comparison)The final course of action was meeting with my oncologist every six months.
I met with my oncologist in December of last year and I explained how I was once again having an irregular cycle. I classified it as that due to the prolonged bleeding. Due to this I wasn't sure if I should even attend this appointment but decided to go anyway because its very hard to get an appointment with my doctor. He was very glad I came in but I noticed his disposition changed. He went on to explain how the type of tumor (granulosa cell tumor) I had was a high estrogen producing tumor and as a result I was at high risk for uterine cancer and one of the symptoms of this was the bleeding I was experiencing so soon after diagnosis of ovarian cancer. I didn't know what to think other than I beat one cancer I'll have to do it again. I knew the Lord didn't let me come through all of that to end my story then.
He said I will need to perform an outpatient biopsy on you to confirm. I assumed I would need to schedule an appointment at a later date until he began speaking with the nurse about getting me a Motrin while he began pulling out instruments from his cabinet. I didn't even have time to get my mind right. Really?! I knew it would be painful because I never had an exam where they give you a painkiller prior. I have since come to know most patients know in advance they will have a biopsy and are told to take Motrin at home. I don't want to scare anyone but this was the MOST painful experience I have had to date. I do not wish this on my worst enemy and I pray I NEVER have to have another one done.
I left the office that am (yes, I often leave my oncologist at 2:30/3:00am) not knowing what to expect in the couple weeks. I prayed and I prayed. My oncologist explained at this appointment if you do have uterine cancer you will need a total hysterectomy and we will be performing it within two weeks. He knew my husband and I didn't have kids and asked if we wanted them. Ofcourse we do we explained and he said if you do not have uterine cancer I know you may not want kids right now but you need to start now in the event you have to lose your other ovary.
