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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That is good news - no cancer! I'm happy to hear that, happy girl.
ReplyDeleteI agree - get the mammogram. My best friend died of breast cancer when she was 29 years old. (She refused chemo and opted for radiation only.)
Given that we have lost one of our great (Canadian) politicians today to cancer...I'm SO happy to hear you don't have it. And yes...taking care of ourselves is the most important thing. xo ~Debbie
ReplyDeleteI am so sorry to hear this. It is so sad. She was so young. I have no words.
ReplyDeleteWelcome to my blog. I'm sorry for your country's loss.
ReplyDeleteI am so glad that you don't have cancer!! I hate that 'C' word. I have lost so many friends and family members because of it. My dear friend is battling right now with 2 types of fast growing cancers. She was diagnosed in April and has yet to do any treatments other than experimental diet and a colon cleansing. I'm afraid she will lose the battle...and to be honest, I'm angry at her for not trying. I know it's her fight, but I don't want to lose her. I'm selfish...
ReplyDeletewoohoo...thank goodness on no cancer...and so true on having yourself checked...very happy for you!
ReplyDeleteI am so sorry for your friend. How frightening. I hope she continues the fight, and WINS.
ReplyDeleteThank you.
ReplyDeleteI am so happy for you! And, yes, we ladies need to take better care of ourselves.
ReplyDeleteYes we do. Thanks.
ReplyDeletepraise God!! so glad you have a clean bill of health. and you are the furthest (farthest? eh, who knows?) thing from a whiner possible. :) celebrating with you today, my girl!
ReplyDeleteWoohoo!!! God is good. :-)
ReplyDeleteI'm glad that all is well with you. Reading and participating in medical diagnoses is also important.
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