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I had a D&C appointment last week, I didn't do it. I thought it is not going to help me at this point of time. I was thinking doctor will schedule me and do it within weeks to reduce the bleeding, but he said it takes 6-8 weeks. This is in addition of 1 month waiting for his consultation. I was so stupid, didn't have any idea to wait for his visit for 1 month after diagnoses. What kind of doctor schedule a patient in need for treatment for one month after diagnoses, just for consultation. I thought the schedule was for surgery, when I was first referred by GYN. I should have gone to another doc, but didn't at that time. Now the doctor sent me a letter saying that I have to reschedule for this stupid D&C. What I need  now is SURGERY!!!!!!!!! but he didn't get it. D&C is not going to cure/remove the staff at this point of time. It is wasting of time and money. He already wasted my 2 month (precious) time. I made an appointment with another specialist in Oncology, what is called consultation? it costs over 300, I don't know if am doing right thing, 'cause I know what I need, am just visiting the Doc. just to guide me. Or should I go to hospital directly, what do u thing sisters? Bills are also accumulating, self pay. I can't wait to see this over. As usual i need your help, any ideas etc.. I just can't handle it alone. I get depressed and cry every day and night.
Am taking megestrol(Megace), I have a refill do u think I should continue using it, 'cause i finished one bottle alreay in over a month.
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Hey boat, the GYN appointment is a referral from the clinic. There might be some kind of financial assistance, don't know yet. The HHS thing is still procesing, almost a month now, and what they doing is justing sending paper work to sign. My case worker never returns my phone calls, so while am waiting for the med, am seeing this GYN in a clinic inside the hospital, hope everything goes well as expected. I was a very strong and active person, boat, but now am scared 'cause time is flying. And I know this surgery is going to chance my life forever, 'cause I had a plan to start a family but don't know if it is going to happen. Am depending on God, He is not going to let me down. What can I say, I wake up one day and here I am, things happen. Thanks.
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That sounds good that you got an appointment with a GYN. Is this a GYN that you are getting paid thru some sort of a financial assistance program? I think once you get the ball really rolling you should be able to get your hysterectomy. And when you do get the surgery,(hysterectomy) it's really not that bad. I mean, you have to recover like from any surgery, but after they remove a part that is diseasing your body, you'll probably feel much better. I know its seems scary, but you'll be proud of yourself once you did it & it's over with. Just keep perservering. Your doing good. Just keep plugging away. You'll reach your goal by getting your health back.
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Hello boat, u r right don't need to seen another dr for consultation, it is same thing. regarding D&C don't need it now. He knows I need surgery for the big problem, but wants about 4,000 for D&C. He is trying to scare me by saying that it will spread if I don't do D&C. As u said this is just a temp fix, I was willing to do it, had he schedule me sonner after diagnoses not now. The tumor needs to be removed either by Hysterectomy or don't know what else. He want me to do the main surgery after I get insured. This is not to my advantage, I better try to find a way to do the major surgery. Oh, same boat, this morning a clinic called me and schedule me  to see a GYn Dr. in about a week, it is a good start, since it is part of a hospital am hoping to be referred, treated/admitted afterwards. Just pray for me boat, and am open to any advice. thanks u all.
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Your saying your going to a new oncologist for a consultation. It may seem like a waste to go for a consult but I don't think any dr will just schedule surgery without going over it with you first. What did the other dr say about doing D & C? Did he tell you it would be a temporary fix? Did he mention the cancer surgery you need to fix the problem? (I assume it's a hysterectomy) I just don't understand why their sidetracking you with the D & C.
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Sorry sisters, at first it didn't do through that's why I click again.
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