Tuesday, June 28, 2011

Not digging this cancer shit

Just when I had prepared myself for a "simple" surgery of totally removing my thyroid, I get crapped on again. I had my pre-op clearance tests yesterday. Lo and behold, it appears the cancer has spread to 5 lymph nodes near the original tumor. Hmmff. I go from stage 1 to stage 2 cancer in a matter of hours. And I will have a neck resection with the thyroidectomy.

This means a 4-hour surgery instead of 2 hour surgery, and a 5 inch incision instead of a 2-inch cut. I will be in the hospital 3 nights instead of one, because I'll need a drain in my neck after surgery. Lovely.

It threw me for a loop. I'm scared all over again.

10 comments:

Earthchild618 said...

You are a strong woman who is allowed to not dig cancer! It is ok to hate the shit! I hate it too and wish I could be there with you. Kick it's ass girl. You can do this!

Patti said...

{{Hugs}} Sorry you have to go through this!! Will be praying you come through with flying colors!!

Anonymous said...

Suz, I love you and truly hope all goes well for you.

Luv, Pusstat

Anonymous said...

Sending hugs and prayers for a quick recovery!

sundogfiberart (rav) aka Alisa

Anonymous said...

Stay strong!!! Sending lots of love your way.


Matlie (Kim)

lahodges said...

Suz, I'm sending lots of prayers and hugs your way. Hoping things go well and you have a quick recovery!

meddlingkidd said...

Suz, {{Hugs}} I'll be thinking of you. Hang in there. Jen (meddlingkidd)

azjenn said...

Fuck! I'm not digging it either! Soon it will be over and you will be on your way to receovery. ((hugs))

Mousso'R (Mousso & Roots) said...

I love your blog! Thanx on behalf of all women in the world!

Carla Lee said...

I love your blog! Thanx on behalf of all women in the world!