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abfab 
2:20pm, October 12, 2009
Ok....so today I went for my pre chemo appointment and I had 2 shocks......
The first was that I have put on 7lbs since I left hospital!!!! Bloody hell.....really stop buying those big tubs of Ben and Gerry's Ice cream....lol
The 2nd shock...was that I am stage 1a, not 1c, as I was told by my surgeon 10 days ago! Allegedly, the cancer was in my left ovary only but....that there wasnt a stomach wash done (this should be done to check the fluid in the abdomen for cancer cells too). I am angry at that.....as the difference between an a and a c are a lot...especially to me personally. I will be asking more questions about this.
I start my chemo tomorrow and also get my wig tomorrow.....mmmm. I will let you know what happens after chemo. Im a bit scared but still feeling strong and optimistic.....I will be fine, just fine!!!
Hugs
xx
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A stage of IA sounds great especially to some of us (although I realize the best alternative is to not have cancer at all). I thought they didn't necessarily do chemo if everything is contained. Isn't that what IA means? I was III C needed to have the full spectrum of treatment requirements. Don't worry about chemo - this is what we do to get well. Hugs, Janet
IUPUI
Yea my friend you will be fine....:)
I am so with you asking questions as you want to have as much info as possible.
As for the 7lbs...lay off the ice cream...LOL but also remember you may not have been as active as usual..
With you all the way hun....take care,love & big hugs to you xx
geordielady
Janet....my cancer is known as "clear cell", which is the most aggressive...hence the chemo and trust me, I dont mind!! As you say, chemo is what we need to stay well. I believe they do chemo in NI in most instances, I have spoken to a few girls with 1A who also had chemo. Hugs....xx
abfab
Don't worry about the weight gain. You have been through alot and not very active. Once you are feeling better going for some walks will help. I am happy for you for being a 1a. I am also and very grateful for that. Will be here for you! Big hugs....Beth
buttany1
Wonderful news that it was stage 1A. I am also of Janet's understanding--didn't think chemo was necessary at stage !A or 1B--whatever, the chemo will surely kill any lingering ovca cells. On the weight issue--I gained 25 pounds after surgery, and not because of food intake. I still am unable to lose it. Doctor's won't even address it--shrug it off to hormonal changes resulting from surgery. Any who, a few pounds isn't the end of the world. Best to you starting chemo--yes, you will be fine. love and purrs,
Rhoda & Scottie
RhodaM
Don't worry about anything with the chemo.. just take it as it comes and soon enough it will all be behind you.. I'm hoping for the very best for you.. big hugs go with you xxx
Halli
Hey Afab,,,,I knpw we have not talked much but I saw you were going to be begining chemo here shortly and just wanted to wish you well. I wikll try to keep sending healing angels your way...please tke care - shell - aka Haiku
Haiku