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Dermatologist Visit

Jul 22, 2008 10:34AM - 7 comments

I know that the forums are for cysts and ovarian cancer, but I feel like I have made friends here and I have the need to vent to someone who will understand.  I just went to the dermatologist - my primary had spotted something suspicious and I needed a full body check anyway.  Well, they did 9 (yes, 9!) biopsies.  I am somewhat depressed. I feel like I am falling apart, waiting on the endometrial biopsy and now I will have to wait on these. I know that it might come out all right and there are so many women dealing with way more than this and if you read this, I do apologize for venting with what you go through on a daily basis, but I just have to say SHEESH!

I still have the pulmonologist and my primary doctor visit next week and now I am afraid to go.



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by cirella, Jul 22, 2008 11:13AM
Dear Colleen,
Oh my goodness!  I'm saying SHEESH right along with you!  I'm praying that all those biopsies come out clean.  For everything!

Love!

by OzBron, Jul 22, 2008 11:23AM
Colleen - I am close to where you are. Went to dermatologist myself last friday. 3 biopsies - 1 that particularly bothered the dermatologist. Stopped checking at that point and said we will continue the check when I come back for results and they "know how aggressive they need to be" What the?!?!!!!! The dermatologist said that OVCA gives us a higher risk for skin cancer, if nothing else because our immune system was depressed when the OVCA was active.

Compared to OVCA treatment is simple - cut it out so we have to think positive. I've taken a few days off work to get my head together and spoil myself a little. Thats my suggestion. We're used to this waiting game......

Good luck. Let me know how things go. Bron

by Jan214, Jul 22, 2008 11:25AM
There is no need to apologize for venting.  It is as I have told so many others.  If my having cancer made everyone who has "lesser" illnesses or diseases feel better than I would feel like there was a purpose for this cancer at least.  However, it just doesn't work that way.  My having cancer doesn't lessen the pain and worry you have by one iota, so please don't feel like you can't vent to your friends.  Congrats again on the upcoming wedding.  I do so hope that all of this will be a distant memory by time your big day rolls around.

by butterflytc, Jul 22, 2008 01:05PM
Well said Jan, said pretty much the same in Pm Colleen, so now you know it is true LOL
hoping for the all clear, and hoping you focus totally forward on your big day. Get all of this behind you, so you can smile again, and look forward to your new life.


by Sandymac, Jul 22, 2008 04:58PM
Oh Colleen, I 'm sorry to hear of this now on top of all your other worries.. If it's not one thing it's 50 right? And don't you cancel those other Dr. appointments !!

AND , don't you dare apologize for venting .. that's what friends are for.. !! Take care of yourself

Love,
Sandy

by lady452008, Jul 25, 2008 09:59PM
Colleen, that's what everyone is here for to VENT, SHARE and SUPPORT.  I wish you could feel the HUG I'm wanting to give you for ALL that you're going through.  When it rains it pours doesn't it???!!!  We ALL care about you and you just vent away whenever you need to my friend.  

Just try to take things a little at a time and KEEP BUSY when you can and PLAY YOUR FAVORITE music.  Music REALLY HELPS ME........ so MAYBE you'll find it helpful too......  

Thinking of you Colleen.  Take Care.  :)

by lvfrogs, Jul 26, 2008 07:16AM
Thank you again everyone for being so supportive and letting me vent in my journals. It always helps me to put things on paper when I am upset - it is easier after that to let it go or not worry so much!  I appreciate all the support, prayers, and hugs that you all are so willing to give each and every day on here. It is such a blessing to "know" everyone!!! Love you all, Colleen

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