surgery scheduled

[rmarie]

Surgery for recurrence is on Tuesday, I have 2 maybe a 3rd lesion on PET scan.  Two are on the liver, and one of those is possibly diaphram or lung.  Met the 3rd surgeon today, thankfully I feel confident with all of them.  Not wild about knowing what they will ultimately end up doing to me, but then this cancer had been and interesting ride.  After surgery it is back to chemo for me.  I did enjoy my respite while it lasted.  I don't have any real questions, I just need to share with others that have been there, to keep from crying. After this I get scans, because my CA 125 does not go up.  How to feel real special, no blood marker, tumors found by luck, 3 surgeons, and a bigger operation that the first.  

[Texas Grannie]

You have a full plate, but you sound as though you also have understanding and courage. Sometimes, crying is good. It can relieve tension, but sometimes it is difficult to hold in. I will be praying for you. TG

[dian07]

I n an effort to find something positive in your reports....the spots on the liver are at least operable.....often times they are not.....personally I would rather have scans to reassure me  than markers in the blood...those can take awhile to present themselves......I don't knw what to say about the spot on the lung or diaphram.....seems to me it is a good thing when it is an operable situation.....they are getting you in rather quickly but probably not quickly enough for you.....Hey, wish I could be there with you.....please stay in touch and keep us posted...my e-mail    ***@****   if you want to talk.
Peace.
dian

[freshair]

Wishing you all the best with your surgery. I wish you didn't have to do it. Did you look into the radiofrequency ablation? Just to get that opinion at UMass. I would hope that it could be zapped in the lung and the liver and then you'd have the surgery on your diaphram.  The only way you'd know is by calling Umass. It's just a phone call for a second opinion. Are you resistant to Carbo/Taxol? I had a spot in my lung and liver that Carbo got rid of. But now I am resistant to it. Best wishes and you are in my thoughts and prayers (everyone else on this site, too)
Helen

[rmarie]

Called a couple of cancer centers regarding a second opinion, decided that I can get it done quicker here.  I am not platinum sensitive, however my Gyn/Onc said he may not use it this time.  The surgery is Tuesday, the earlest I could get a second opinion would be another week or two, and then there would be booking surgery.  Today I am feeling very confident about it all.  Thank you for your thoughts and kind words.