just had post-op review with surgeon today - not so good news. Lymph nodes not affected however, it had spread to my ovaries, which I had removed during radical hysterectomy on 05/12/12. Instead of my original stage 1B1 I've been re-staged as 4. Surgeon said this is unusual, rare even, for it to spread how it has. 'Normal' spread is usually found in the lymph nodes - but they were clear.
I will now be referred to another doctor who will discuss my treatment plan - most likely radiotherapy,chemo & brachy.
I'm shell-shocked, my brain is still processing the news.
Oh I’m so sorry to read this, sweetheart. It’s the kind of news we all dread, I think. I’m not surprised you feel shell shocked - this is a time to feel any way you damn well want to, I reckon.
I wish I had some amazing insight to share with you, but all I can do is send my support and encouragement and to wish you well in the days and weeks ahead. I am sure there are other members who will be able to share their experiences from the other side of news like this.
The fact that there was no lymph node involvement is very positive...it will be easier to treat and zap if they know exactly what they're zapping and where exactly it is. A stage 4 is a scary one, but people do survive this staging, especially with the skill of the oncologists/radiographers in hospitals today.
