Those who are closet to me know that I have a passion for writing. I constantly talk about becoming a published author, yet I have not given my dream a lot of effort. It's time to get moving. God has given me a new outlook and appreciation of life, and it is time to deliver.
The purpose of this blog was to share my experience of being a cancer survivor with others, and a place to express my thoughts. I have completely abandoned my passion. I have become distracted...so I am done talking about it...its time to be about it. My commitment to myself is to become a true blogger. Time to make moves and make a difference!!
Wednesday, September 14, 2011
Thursday, March 31, 2011
Slacker
I have completely abandoned what I initially set up as a gateway into one of the most personal experiences in my life. I have been so busy over the last few weeks that I have not taken the time to write.
I have to do better. I may not have the amount of followers that I would like, but I know that my reason for writing this blog is not in vain. I leave this brief message tonight to know that I will have to take the time to update what has transpired over the last few weeks with my health and getting back to reality...work!
I have to do better. I may not have the amount of followers that I would like, but I know that my reason for writing this blog is not in vain. I leave this brief message tonight to know that I will have to take the time to update what has transpired over the last few weeks with my health and getting back to reality...work!
Saturday, January 29, 2011
My diagnosis
It has been weeks since my last post. My surgery was completed without any complications. The doctor had to cut one of my ribs to gain access to my kidney. That has added to the discomfort in my recovery process. I will say that this has not been an easy road. I should have know that it was going to be difficult when my doctor would ask me every morning if I hated him for all the pain that I am in. He was not lying. Child birth was a walk in the park compared to my partial nephrectomy.
A week after I was released from the hospital I received the phone call about my pathology report. They advised me that I had renal cell carcinoma (kidney cancer). Wow!! I always had a feeling that this tumor was malignant, but to have it confirmed was an out of the body experience. I was advised that my doctor was able to remove all of the cancer cells and it had not spread outside my kidney. I will continue to have undergo routine scans to ensure that the cancer cells do not come back.
God is so good!! The first doctor that I saw told me that he thought this was nothing for me to worry about. I was too young to have kidney cancer, and that this mass probably developed during my pregnancy. He did not want me to have to endure such a difficult procedure and have it be a begin tumor. I give thanks that I was persistent in getting a second opinion. Yet, I sometimes cannot help to think what if...what could have happened? So many people just let things go and find themselves wishing they would have went to the doctor sooner...but then its too late. We only have one life to live. We must take care of our bodies! Cancer does not care how old you are, what sex you are, how many children you have, or your ethnicity. I encourage everyone to please make sure you get a routine physical, and take care of yourself!! We only have one life to live!
A week after I was released from the hospital I received the phone call about my pathology report. They advised me that I had renal cell carcinoma (kidney cancer). Wow!! I always had a feeling that this tumor was malignant, but to have it confirmed was an out of the body experience. I was advised that my doctor was able to remove all of the cancer cells and it had not spread outside my kidney. I will continue to have undergo routine scans to ensure that the cancer cells do not come back.
God is so good!! The first doctor that I saw told me that he thought this was nothing for me to worry about. I was too young to have kidney cancer, and that this mass probably developed during my pregnancy. He did not want me to have to endure such a difficult procedure and have it be a begin tumor. I give thanks that I was persistent in getting a second opinion. Yet, I sometimes cannot help to think what if...what could have happened? So many people just let things go and find themselves wishing they would have went to the doctor sooner...but then its too late. We only have one life to live. We must take care of our bodies! Cancer does not care how old you are, what sex you are, how many children you have, or your ethnicity. I encourage everyone to please make sure you get a routine physical, and take care of yourself!! We only have one life to live!
Tuesday, January 4, 2011
The Days Are Closing In
Time really does fly!! I am trying to get everything in order prior to me going to the hospital. Right now I am wishing that I did not allow procrastination to get the best of me. I am sooo overwhelmed with the amount of school work that I have to complete. I wish I could kick myself...even though I feel I do my best work last minute...hmm! Procrastination is wining again as I am writing this and not my research paper!
Saturday, January 1, 2011
Welcome
Today I have decided that I wanted to share something that is so personal to me and my family with the world. I am going to have hopefully part of my right kidney removed on January 10th. the doctor's discovered a tumor embedded inside of my right kidney.
I have been processing this surgery and the anxiety has built up tremendously. I know that I have to prepare myself both mentally and physically for what is to come. I have always found writing to be so therapeutic. This blog is my coping mechanism and my way to connect with others.
During the last year I have read many medical blogs where people have talked about kidney cancer and recovery from nephrectomy surgery. I have found so much comfort in hearing the stories of others who have or are currently dealing with a similar condition. My hope is that my blog can also bring comfort to others and be a place for great discussion. So today is day one of many to come. I promise it will be interesting. If you know me you know that I am a character!!
I have been processing this surgery and the anxiety has built up tremendously. I know that I have to prepare myself both mentally and physically for what is to come. I have always found writing to be so therapeutic. This blog is my coping mechanism and my way to connect with others.
During the last year I have read many medical blogs where people have talked about kidney cancer and recovery from nephrectomy surgery. I have found so much comfort in hearing the stories of others who have or are currently dealing with a similar condition. My hope is that my blog can also bring comfort to others and be a place for great discussion. So today is day one of many to come. I promise it will be interesting. If you know me you know that I am a character!!
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