Well damn it. Last night it dawned on me that my oncs office hadn't called to confirm my appt today. They always call. So, I started looking for my appt card: in my purse, in my billfold, in my makeup bag, in every compartment that zipped. Nothing. Next went to the car and looked in all the places I could have put the card. Nothing. Next, went to my closet and looked in all my pockets of any pants I would have worn, and every cotton knit jacket I would have worn (because it's always cold in there). Nothing. Got up this morning, got ready to go, but called the clinic first before we left. Nope, nothing scheduled, nothing scheduled at all this week. She didn't know what happened. Told me they would call me back. Didn't call for 4 hours, so I called them back. I am scheduled to see the doc tomorrow, and have chemo on Wednesday. Asked them to call me back and give me my ca125 number today. Said they would. That was two hours ago. So.......yes, I am pissed, and frustrated, and anxious.
Angry? Of course I'm angry. This disease (I'd like to purge the word cancer from both my body and mind). It robs you of your dreams, your, plans, your hopes. It leaves your future uncertain. And not just from me, but from my family as well. Well, disease, you will do what you're going to do with me, but LEAVE MY FAMILY ALONE.
Monday, September 10, 2012
Monday, September 3, 2012
It whispers!
Ladies, please take a minute to visit:
September is National Ovarian Cancer Month.
So much is known about breast cancer. We are all reminded about mammograms and early detection. Seems like very few know about ovarian cancer: the cancer that whispers. Educate yourself so that you have a stronger voice when you visit your doctor with concerns. I had g.i. issues. I was told it was IBS, I was told it was diverticulosis, I was told it was acid reflux. Actually, both doctors were wrong. This story of misdiagnosis is all too common. Seems like way too many doctors don't recognize the symptoms either. It was ovarian cancer. When your inner voice is telling you they are missing something, make them hear you!
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