tinkerbell's Cancer Blog
March 7, 2010
I received the pathology results from the lung tumor they removed and unfortunately the news wasn’t good. The cells were from my primary cancer in my cervix (squamous cell carcinoma). So basically my oncologist said that my cancer is not curable. Right now I am in remission as I have no active cancer in my body but my oncologist said cancer will return, we just don’t know where or when.
The news was very disheartening but I fought it twice and came out ok, so I’m getting my body prepared to fight it again. I’m taking many supplements (green tea extract, essiac capsules, immunocare, probiotic vitamins, vitamin D etc. etc.) and I’m also changing my diet which will consist of fish, organic red meats, fresh fruit and vegetables. I am also using a Hot House and Chi Machine 3 times a week and start yoga in a couple of weeks.
I will do whatever I have to, to fight this and win. I’m also looking into clinical trials to see what may be available for me when the cancer comes back.
Three weeks after my surgery my husband booked us a trip to Punta Cana and we went and had a very relaxing and healing vacation. I did nothing but lay in the sun and walk the miles of beautiful beaches. I also went back to work 4 weeks after surgery which was good as it kept me busy and my mind off of things. I hope to get scanned every 3 months just to be proactive with catching the cancer at an early stage….I just have to get my oncologist to agree.
I hope all is well with all of you… my cancer family.
Take care,
Sherry
It is good to get an update. Sorry about the pathology results. But now you are in remission. What I’ve never understood is how the doctors can be so certain in every case that the cancer will return. Unless they have a magic crystal ball, I honestly don’t believe them. You are in remission with no active cancer, keep doing what you are doing to stay healthy and strong. Just because the doctor said that does not mean it will for certain happen. Stay strong and keep up the fight! :)
Posted on Did the doctor mention any type of preventative chemo after the surgery?
Sherry,
Your onc does a poor imitation of a good news/bad news joke. Good news: you don’t have cancer [today]. Bad news: you will. These docs need some new material.
I am so pleased for you and your husband that you got a relaxing time away. And for you to go back to work only a month after lung surgery is impressive.
The path report sucks for sure. You are doing everything humanely possible to keep the evil disease at bay.
May you go from strength to strength.
Andrea
Posted on As julie was saying, the most important fact is that you are in remission today. Doctors can be so pessimistic sometimes, how do they know cancer will come back for sure? I love your fighting and pro-active spirits. Yes, definitely go for a scan every 3 months.
Yuyu
Posted on Sherry—
I’m sorry the path report wasn’t the good news you had hoped for, but I love your fighting spirit and determination to keep fighting and win! That was so nice of your husband to plan a nice vacation for the two of you and I’m glad you had a great time. Stay strong and know that so many of us here are supporting you and we’re here for you whenever you need us. Take care.
Martha
Posted on It’s just unbelievable that they didn’t do a PET scan of your whole body from the beginning. I have to wonder if they would have noticed something in your lungs at that time and taken measures to treat it. Thank God you are in remission and I do believe there is power in prayer, and everyone will be praying that you stay in remission to enjoy and take care of your beautiful family. sometimes we make the mistake of being too nice. Demand new scans every three months. Ask nicely and if that doesnt work – get a little pushy. If you can’t be pushy, take someone with you to your appointments whose second nature is to be pushy. You are deserve peace of mind, and you deserve to know at the earliest opportunity. Let us know if you find any preventative clinicals that might help you keep it in remission.
Posted on I’m so sorry that the pathology found cancer cells but like so many here have said,,,you ARE in remission! You are doing everything to keep this sucky thing a bay and I will be hoping and praying that your remission is a very long one,,,like forever.
Keep strong.
Teresa
Posted on I am so sorry for the pathology report but I will tell you this I think that cancer had better think twice about reinvading your body. you sound like such a fighter and I think you are ready to kick some A**,Keep up the srong fighing spirit, who knows it may come back but maybe not for 20 years as long as you are fighting you have a chance. A big hug and a pat on the back now get out and keep fighting. You go Girl!
Pat
Posted on Hey Sherry,
Your pathology report is crappy news, to be sure, but you are such a fighter and you know you can beat this.
While it’s true your cancer may come back, right now, you’re clear. This is the time to get that body healthy and in fighting trim. Your proactive attitude can go a long way in keeping your cancer away.
I think the clinical trials are also a great idea.
You have a great plan and an even better mindset.
My thoughts for healing will be with you.
Jill
Posted on hi, sherry. so glad you had a nice trip on the beach with your hubby. sounds wonderful! the pathology thing really sucks pond water… but i think you are a strong young lady who can beat cancer if need be. you have already proven that twice. just live your life… enjoy your life… and try to put cancer on the back burner as much as possible. easier said than done, i know. here’s hoping you never have to fight it again. God bless you. debby
Posted on February 6, 2010
Well I’m heading off to the beautiful island of Dominican Republic and staying a week in Punta Cana tomorrow. My wonderful husband convinced me that the best place for me to heal after my lobectomy was on a beach.
It’s been 3.5 weeks since my surgery and other than my ribs being extremely sore, no feeling on the right side of my chest, and a little winded I am doing ok. The surgery went well as they only removed the right upper lobe and my lymph nodes were good. I still don’t have the pathology report and don’t want to see it until after our trip:)
We just booked yesterday and so I’ve been very busy packing and getting things together.
So take care my friends and I’ll be thinking of you all while I’m healing on the beach!
Sherry
xo
Hi Sherry, I am so happy that your husband is taking you away to heal. The beach will be so good for you. Have a great time and a safe trip. I think about you often and I pray for you everyday.
hugs
Nancy
Posted on I’m so excited for you! I love hearing about the beach. It’s my favorate place and how wonderful you get to relax on the beach for a bit – you deserve it. We’ll be with you on that beach (in spirit anyway) :)
Hi Sherry,
I hope you have a great time in Punta Cana! My parents went there a few years ago and really liked it. I hope you get some well deserved R&R.
Best,
Melissa
Posted on Fabulous, Sherry. You are entitled to lie on the beach and enjoy the sun. I will be thinking of you especially. Have a wonderful vacation in the warm weather, and an uneventful recovery from surgery.(Here in Maryland, we have 28” of new snow to shovel. Our neighborhood has a community snow blower but the belt broke…)
Hugs,
Andrea
Have fun sister! You deserve to go away and REEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEELAX! Leave this beast called CANCER behind you and go have some FUN!Try and forget about it’s unwelcome invasion of your body and your life~~~If only for a little while…..
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