I don't have uterine cancer. I am very happy. I'm not surprised. But, I'm very happy.
I took a few minutes, yesterday, to peek at some old blog posts to see if I had shared this part of my life with you guys, and discovered, indeed I had. Back on Memorial Day weekend, in May (duh) I posted Tamoxifen, the rest of the story. Seriously, I've been messing around with this issue since Memorial Day? I think this officially proves I am not a whiner. At least, I'm not a whiner on this blog. (Oh wait, I just found this post, Tamoxifen, take three. Maybe I am a whiner.) To be honest, I had to have my endometrium biopsied four times. I had one ultrasound (and I think they should have paid me for THIS particular procedure. Quite invasive.) and four, count 'em FOUR, biopsies. Evidently, they had a hard time getting enough tissue for conclusive testing. This is all in the past. I don't have uterine cancer. I haven't developed one of the MOST SERIOUS side effects of being on Tamoxifen. Thank goodness I wasn't seriously worried I had cancer or the stress may have been too much for me. I have made a promise to myself that I will follow doctor's orders when it comes to me and Tamoxifen.
Anyway, they main point is No Cancer. This is very good. Very positive. I want to share the good with the bad in my little corner of cyberspace. I also want to share this process with any women out there, reading this blog. Taking care of ourselves is very important. Caring for our health. Caring for our bodies. Caring for our mental well-being. We women have a tendency to be care-takers of OTHERS and neglect ourselves. Don't do it, ladies. Take advantage of this one area of Women's Health that seems to be getting the research money. (God knows enough money has been spent on E.D.) Anything we can do to keep ourselves from getting breast cancer is worth doing. Btw, self examination doesn't cut it. In no way. Go to the doctor. Get your mammograms regularly. Follow-up if you need to follow-up. I know it's not fun. I know it is a bit humiliating. I know it even hurts a little. But, you can do it.
This has been a public statement encouraging all women to take care of themselves and love themselves a little more today. :)
I took a few minutes, yesterday, to peek at some old blog posts to see if I had shared this part of my life with you guys, and discovered, indeed I had. Back on Memorial Day weekend, in May (duh) I posted Tamoxifen, the rest of the story. Seriously, I've been messing around with this issue since Memorial Day? I think this officially proves I am not a whiner. At least, I'm not a whiner on this blog. (Oh wait, I just found this post, Tamoxifen, take three. Maybe I am a whiner.) To be honest, I had to have my endometrium biopsied four times. I had one ultrasound (and I think they should have paid me for THIS particular procedure. Quite invasive.) and four, count 'em FOUR, biopsies. Evidently, they had a hard time getting enough tissue for conclusive testing. This is all in the past. I don't have uterine cancer. I haven't developed one of the MOST SERIOUS side effects of being on Tamoxifen. Thank goodness I wasn't seriously worried I had cancer or the stress may have been too much for me. I have made a promise to myself that I will follow doctor's orders when it comes to me and Tamoxifen.
Anyway, they main point is No Cancer. This is very good. Very positive. I want to share the good with the bad in my little corner of cyberspace. I also want to share this process with any women out there, reading this blog. Taking care of ourselves is very important. Caring for our health. Caring for our bodies. Caring for our mental well-being. We women have a tendency to be care-takers of OTHERS and neglect ourselves. Don't do it, ladies. Take advantage of this one area of Women's Health that seems to be getting the research money. (God knows enough money has been spent on E.D.) Anything we can do to keep ourselves from getting breast cancer is worth doing. Btw, self examination doesn't cut it. In no way. Go to the doctor. Get your mammograms regularly. Follow-up if you need to follow-up. I know it's not fun. I know it is a bit humiliating. I know it even hurts a little. But, you can do it.
This has been a public statement encouraging all women to take care of themselves and love themselves a little more today. :)
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