So I got the call

[cornerofmadness]

Right at the end of the exam and the nurse practitioner said exactly what I was hoping, what I read on the pathology report. It was a grade 1A cancer, the lowest grade possible. It had spread nowhere outside the uterus and this should be the end of it, no need for chemo or radiation.

I will have to go for a gynnie every 3 months for 2 years (well that's fun) and then twice a year for 3 more years. I don't mind the vigilance. I did learn there are sutures (absorbable) in the vagina. I knew there had to be because you can't leave that big of a hole where bacteria can go in and guts can come out. That said I haven't been brave enough to research HOW they close off the vagina. I am curious but I'm working up to seeing how that works to make the vaginal cuff.

I forgot to mention that when I drove up last night at 730 3 sheriff's cars left the apartment. I wonder what 'fun' times I missed.

Also during the lab test, this happened I'm pretty impressed with myself. I'd have been MORE impressed if it was all on one story.

Oh I did mention the exhaustion and she's like you just had surgery, what do you expect? Not to fall asleep with soup in my lap.

No fandom anything today. Too late, and I'm too tired.

Comments

[goddess47]

HURRAH for confirmation of good news! Always good to hear!

[cornerofmadness]

thanks. it was very good to hear!

[shanachie_quill]

That is fantastic news! I'm so glad to hear that!

[cornerofmadness]

Thank you

[badly_knitted]

So pleased and relieved for you, that's great news!

Also, congrats on NaNo!

[cornerofmadness]

Thanks so much

[spikedluv]

That's fantastic news about the test results! And congrats on NaNo!

[cornerofmadness]

thanks all around

[sylvanwitch]

This is AMAZING news! RELIEF, right?!? How awesome! (That said, I totally get your feelings, re: regular check-ups because ditto. If I never had to have another transvaginal ultrasound in my life, it'd be too soon, but that's the trade-off in my case, and I can't complain--much. ;-)

[cornerofmadness]

It very much is a relief.

I at least won't need those transvaginal ultrasounds since there's nothing left to bounce sound off of. It'll be cytology from the vagina I suspect

[bay_alexison]

Oh that's great to hear!

[cornerofmadness]

It is, thanks

[cmk418]

That's good news! Glad you only have follow ups to deal with.

Let me know what you find out about the cuff. It all seems very vague.

Congrats on winning NaNo!

[cornerofmadness]

Thanks.

I looked it up, they take the ligaments that held the uterus in place and they suture the vagina to that and use that tissue to close off the top of the vagina. (and it turns out that's why I'm not allowed to lift anything so that won't tear)

[nafs]

Congrats, that's amazing news!

[cornerofmadness]

thanks

[aien_hime]

So glad to hear that! What a relief for you, and I'm glad they're keeping a close eye on you.

[cornerofmadness]

Thanks. That's standard protocol in this country, 5 years of follow up (I have a feeling that's pretty world wide where cancer is concerned)

[suzume]

Oh, wonderful!

[cornerofmadness]

Yes it is, thanks

[suzume]

<3

[dragonydreams]

I'm so happy that you got the confirmation you were hoping for. Such a huge relief.

And congrats on winning Nano.

[cornerofmadness]

thanks so much