Cancer Support and Caregivers Who Are Trail Blazers!

[SuperFemme]

Originally Posted by Andrew, Jr.

I go in the hospital next week for my surgery. Then I have to wait for the results. I think that is the hardest part. The surgeon told me that the results will be back by the time she is finishing up. So I will know when I wake up. Then in 3 days I will know the exact kind of cancer. She is treating me as if I do have cancer. With the history of cancer in my family, and having the symptoms I have, she is pretty sure it is cancer. The grade and kind is up for debate.

I am feeling as if it isn't my time yet. I have alot of living to do yet.

Andrew

If I were you I'd make sure to get a second opinion Andrew.

It is kind of unethical for a doctor to tell you that you have cancer before the biopsy results are in, don't you think? It is unconscionable to have you this stressed out withOUT results!

That would worry me a LOT! I know everyone is praying for you to have a good outcome.

We have to advocate for ourselves. I know that I always get a second opinion because one just never knows what a new set of eyes may see.

If you don't like a doctor then don't go back. If a medical professional is cavalier with you? Step up to the plate for yourself! At the end of the day we are the only ones that know our bodies and what is really best.

[Tommi]

Andrew, I wanted to say thanks for this thread. Thanks for a place we can come to and talk among those who understand this journey

And for those taking care of us, a place to seek and rest among friends. Any time of the day or night call out, someone is near by.

sweetcali,
My Mom loved peanut butter N jelly sandwiches, chased with coffee flavored milk shakes. They now have frozen,I think it's Smucker's Pnt btr and grape jelly..Wishing you well this Sat. AM from So Cal. If you were closer I'd bring you some stuffed French Toast from Mimi's.

"and maybe fiercegrrl could bring you a joint to give you the munchies".

Andrew, ride hard and be prepared. I know you have been here before dear friend.. Candles of hope for you and you are in my prayers....Tommi

Originally Posted by SuperFemme

If I were you I'd make sure to get a second opinion Andrew.. ...We have to advocate for ourselves. I know that I always get a second opinion because one just never knows what a new set of eyes may see. If you don't like a doctor then don't go back. If a medical professional is cavalier with you? Step up to the plate for yourself! At the end of the day we are the only ones that know our bodies and what is really best.

Great advice SuperFemme,
I canceled surgery a day before I was to scheduled for a total radical hyster for uterine cancer. I had done the autologinous blood transfusions for 6 weeks at the Red Cross and my blood was waiting at the hospital for me.

I asked the Doc if she had the results from my CT Scan, because my one kidney looked enlarged on the ultrasound..She said no, but if I see anything when I'm in there, we'll take care of it!!!there is always a general surgeon in the OR. STOP>>>I asked if maybe an MRI should be done prior to surgery. She said no, we can "always" remove your kidney...ALWAYS...cause I have 2?

Went to a Gyn/Onchologist, who did total workup on me, including the MRI, bone scan, liver scan, lung scan, etc , prior to OR..and saw I had some lymph nodes that were swollen, and 16 had to come out.BUT all was known, ahead of time.