1 month ago I heard the dreaded words: You have cancer. At first it wasnt bad because the first site was just squamous cell carcinoma - cancer, yes, but the kind thats cured once they remove it. At that time they told me that I was lucky I didnt have malignant melanoma. Thats the BAD one, the worst kind.... the kind that spreads quickly and goes to your brain..... Yes, thats what they said. 2 weeks later the 2nd biopsy came back - malignant melanoma. Surgery was on the 5th and Ive been waiting to hear results of that - how far its spread, what stage it is, whether or not its in my lymph nodes. I dont have to tell you the morbid thoughts that run through your mind: What my girls and Teresa Clay Pinnick must be going through, reflecting on your life and impending illness and beyond. My poor siblings who I love so much and I know are so sad and scared for me. My friends were all so supportive and positive. Although it helped, I was still mostly afraid of how it will affect Ashley & Allison. A few hours ago I received the news that it was isolated, they got it all in surgery, that it had not spread and that I WONT have to undergo chemo or even radiation. Theres a pretty aggressive follow-up routine, but nothing I cant live with (no pun intended). Tears of joy - a giant load off. I have a new empathetic appreciation for those who have gone through this: My friend Kim Sharp Westhoven has battled breast cancer, twice, and survived; My friend Christine Bishop, who is going through it with her son. You guys were constantly on my mind through all of this. Thanks you everybody, for your positive thoughts and prayers. Looks like it will be a while longer before I get to see my mom & dad. I am blessed.
Posted on: Mon, 17 Nov 2014 22:57:10 +0000
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