I've mentioned in passing how I've been experiencing a "marathon period" for the last several weeks. I just figured it's due to being perimenpausal. I've even joked that it's like the grand finale at the fireworks show.

Today I had my annual gynecological exam and it appears that there is a "growth" or "mass" in my vagina. I'll see a GYN specialist next Thursday. The nurse practitioner who did today's exam said she'd never seen anything like it. She mentioned that I could end up getting a hysterectomy.

The "C" word was never mentioned and there's no point in speculating. I'll be happy if an operation is all I need. Of course, the first question that crossed my mind is, how much weight will I lose? :grouphug:

Still out here in Calfornia kicking for you Kendra. Glad the first round went well.

Keeping you in my thoughts.

I'm feeling better every day that passes and I still have two weeks before the next round. I'm drinking Chinese herbs in my tea three times a day, too.

I'm down to 191 pounds -- 37 lost and 21 to go! I really need to "shop" in my closet again but I haven't had time and my clothes are really bagging on me. :tongue_smilie:

Thanks for the kicks!

That's great news to wake up to this morning, Kendra! Keep drinking those herbs and feeling better!

Edited April 23, 200818 yr by bandpal

Kendra, Good news! sounds like you're kicking cancer's butt and losing weight, too. You multitasker, you.

Good on you Kendra, hope the good stuff keeps coming! :tongue_smilie:

That's great news, Kendra! Wow, only 21 lbs to go? No wonder you look so good in your photo! Glad you're feeling well. All that kickin' and stompin' from everyone must be doing the job. Good luck with the next round.

I'm glad things are looking up, Kendra.

Hi Kendra,

I'm from the August 2007 bandster group and I cannot believe I did not discover this thread earlier.

I'm glad to hear that all is going well so far. I live in the Virgin Islands -- and I just want you to know that when that dumb tumor passes through the Caribbean, I'm going to kick it all the way to the South Pole!!!!

Lots of big hugs to you :smile::thumbup:!

Crazy Ates April Exercise Challenge

21/30 Exercise Sessions

(13 Cardio, 6 Core Strength and Flexibility, 2 Weight Training)

Banded 8/07/07 Dr. Miguel Zapata, Monterrey Mexico

Hey Kendra, I read that 1000 milligrams of ginseng/day (or more) can help cancer patients with increased energy, vitality, and improvement in emotional, mental, physical and spiritual well-being. I got this from an e-newsletter I receive regularly. I highly recommend it. It's called Independent news on natural health, nutrition and more and you can subscribe for free. I get lotsa good stuff for health off of there. The other one I like is Natural Health Information Articles and Health Newsletter by Dr. Joseph Mercola

Linda

Okay, that was weird. The above I had actually typed (without spaces) www. natural news . com and www. mercola . com . I don't know why it came up with those big long sentences. It did that automatically.

I saw the doctor today, two weeks after my first round of chemo. I had a chest x-ray on Tuesday and she came in beaming with the results -- no visible signs of cancer in my lungs! It's working! Not only that, my cervix looks normal and the tumor in my uterus continues to shrink. We actually started discussing what we're going to do when I first the next two rounds of chemo. I realize that cancer can go away and come back but this is the best possible step in the right direction!

After we shared a few tears of happiness, we shared a good laugh. There has been some disagreement about whether I have a carcinoma (MD Anderson's opinion) or a mixed carcinoma/sarcoma (Austin's opinion.) So my doctor says, "Well, I don't care if it's named George or Herman, the chemo is working!" So I commented that I think I'll name it George because I sure hate him enough and that makes it easy to visualize kicking the crap out of it. My doctor and nurse burst into laughter while we made a few more jokes at George's expense. Finally, I said, "Let's get rid of both Georges in 2008!"

Hi Kendra,

I'm from the August 2007 bandster group and I cannot believe I did not discover this thread earlier.

I'm glad to hear that all is going well so far. I live in the Virgin Islands -- and I just want you to know that when that dumb tumor passes through the Caribbean, I'm going to kick it all the way to the South Pole!!!!

Lots of big hugs to you :smile::sad:!

Crazy Ates April Exercise Challenge

21/30 Exercise Sessions

(13 Cardio, 6 Core Strength and Flexibility, 2 Weight Training)

Banded 8/07/07 Dr. Miguel Zapata, Monterrey Mexico

Thanks for dropping by! I appreciate the extra kicks! :thumbup:

Hey Kendra, I read that 1000 milligrams of ginseng/day (or more) can help cancer patients with increased energy, vitality, and improvement in emotional, mental, physical and spiritual well-being. I got this from an e-newsletter I receive regularly. I highly recommend it. It's called Independent news on natural health, nutrition and more and you can subscribe for free. I get lotsa good stuff for health off of there. The other one I like is Natural Health Information Articles and Health Newsletter by Dr. Joseph Mercola

Linda

Thanks, Linda! I think that there's some ginseng in the Chinese herbs that my acupuncturist gave me. I take it them in tea three times a day.

This site automatically changes web addresses to the whatever the site has named the page. Nothing you did. :thumbup:

Now that is excellent news Kendra and worth the tears. My dad was called George but he was a good man, kind and brought joy to the people around him. The other George needs a few kicks up the butt, so happy to keep kicking in that case !! :w00t: This has come about because of your inner strength and positive thoughts so keep it up. You can see how much support you have here as well... lots to be said for the power of thinking. Woohoo !! :tongue2:

Now that is excellent news Kendra and worth the tears. My dad was called George but he was a good man, kind and brought joy to the people around him. The other George needs a few kicks up the butt, so happy to keep kicking in that case !! :w00t: This has come about because of your inner strength and positive thoughts so keep it up. You can see how much support you have here as well... lots to be said for the power of thinking. Woohoo !! :tongue2:

I don't dislike George in general. For example, I'll take George Clooney any day! :sleep:

Thanks for the kicks and the encouragement, Sis!