Once my husband and kids had been told about my cancer, I asked them not to tell anyone else. I wasn’t even ready to tell my own brothers and sisters. We were all still processing the news, doing our research, and imagining the outcome.
I scheduled a consult with Dr. James Wilder, the Gynecologic Oncologist that my Dr. referred me to. Thankfully, they were able to get me in within just a few days. It’s the waiting that’s the hardest part! After lots of questions and another ultrasound, Dr. Wilder cautiously explained that he couldn’t give a definite diagnosis of ovarian cancer until he surgically removed my ovaries and had run pathology on them.
The plan was to use laparoscopic surgery with DaVinci robotic assist to examine my pelvic cavity. If necessary, more extensive surgery would be needed to perform a complete hysterectomy.
My surgery was scheduled for June 23rd. Just ten days after my initial diagnosis. Why does it seem like an ETERNITY to me?