Surgery Over

[RuthP]

I responded to an earlier post rather than start a new thread.  Sorry for the confusion.  I just joined this forum today.  I had my surgery 3/30/09 and the results from the pathology were that it was Stage 1.  The surgeon didn't go into detail on the phone, so I don't know if it is 1B or 1C.  But from researching on the internet, it seems it would be 1B since he said there was no spread - that it was contained.  My earlier post was really just about being nervous about the chemo because he said I will need to have this.  I'll find out next Tuesday exactly what type and for how long.  My mom had colon cancer, then breast cancer and finally lung cancer.  None of these were related to each other.  Cancer has taken most of my family on my mom's side, so I'm scared.

[mariebean]

Ruth,

I know you must be scared right now.  Not too long ago I was in your same position, posting a similar message on this board.  I'm stage 1 too, just finished chemo in January.  It's not wonderful, but you can get through it!  You'll be surprised at how much strength you really have.  Cancer *****, but it sounds like it was caught early.  Good luck tomorrow and keep us posted!  


Marie

[shewrites]

Thanks for posting again.  As I mentioned earlier, I didn't have a lot of trouble with chemo.  You already know the down side.  I hope some of the other women will write with some encouragement as well.  

I'll be thinking of you on Tuesday and I hope you'll report in after you've talked with the doctor.  There's someone here who can help with just about any question you have.  

Good luck