Will have surgery next week, I may have cancer!!

[Kirsten]

I have been diagnosed with a huge ovary cyst on Monday, and now it turned out the tumor marker for ovary cancer is slightly increased, so my gynecologist made an appointment for me at the hospital. I will go on Monday, and the surgery will most likely be on Tuesday next week.

All this comes very fast and unexpected, and is a huge shock. Needless to say, I'm very scared. I lost almost all my family from cancer already.

Kirsten

[AdoreMyDogs]

Kirsten you are in my prayers. I do hope and pray that it's non-cancerous. I don't know what to say, this is so scary, I know. Just know that there will be lots of people praying for you during this scary time.

[Barbara]

Kirsten, while all my thoughts go out to you: a cyst is a b...y nuisance but it does not have to be cancer and the tumor markers in especially this case are very unreliable.
So concentrate on getting rid of that cyst- and we all will keep our fingers crossed that it is not ovary cancer.

[Daisy and Delilah]

My thoughts and prayers are with you, Kirsten. I hope it's nothing serious. Hang in there and stay with us here at PT for support.
{{{{{KIRSTEN}}}}}

[Whisk_Luva]

Prayers and good thughts your way!

(((Hugs)))

[lizbud]

Kirsten, you will be in my thoughts & prayers for a good outcome. I hope
this turns out to be an annoyance and not cancer at all. It's bad enough
that the Dr feels it should be removed,then it's good to do it asap.I will be
keeping you in my prayers.

[moosmom]

Kirsten,

Thoughts and LOTS of prayers coming your way from CT.

I have fibroid tumors all the time and they are no fun. Here's praying yours is nothing to be concerned about.

(((((HUGS)))))

Donna

[Randi]

Kirsten, I hope it's not cancer, but in any case, it's good to have it removed.

Sending lots of positive thoughts for a good outcome!

(((hugs)))

[Scooter's Mom]

I can understand your fears. In February 2000, I had the same problem. I had a dr. appointment on Tuesday, they thought something seemed "wrong" and sent me for some tests and ultrasounds on Wednesday. Thursday my dr. called and said, "you are scheduled for surgery tomorrow at 2 pm!" She was afraid it would end up being cancer. The cyst on my left ovary was 20cm and on the right, the cyst was 13cm. I lost both of the ovaries... I wasn't even 28.

I will definately say prayers for you and send you some positive thoughts for healing. You have all the love and support of everyone here at PT.

cyber-hugs from Arizona,

Crystal

[kimlovescats]

Praying for you, Kirsten!

Hugs,
Kim

[dukedogsmom]

I hope it's not serious. I hate that you have to wait so long to have the surgery. I know it must be really hard for you. We'll all be here for you.

[K9karen]

Try to stay positive! I know it's hard. I've had female cancer scares 2x so I know your mind races and you're in a fog. Sending you hugs and prayers that everything will be OK.

[slick]

Kirsten:
When I just now opened up PT, my eyes immediately spotted the word cancer and I just had to open this thread.

I've been there. I know what the waiting is like. I know your fears and anxiety. You are scared....not wanting anything to happen to you....and what would happen to dear Lily and Luna??

Please Kirsten, don't let your mind wander like that. The doctor has not confirmed it's cancer. Have the sir jury and deal with the issue when it's time. Worrying yourself silly and being stressed out is not helping any and it won't change the outcome. Besides, those precious furbabies will pick up your mood. You need them as much as they need you right now.

Through my cancer "ordeal" (and even before it was confirmed cancer), I tried to stay upbeat and positive. Attitude is everything and if, God forbid, I should have more treatment this Fall, I will carry a winning smile knowing that I'm going to kick this cancer to the curb.

We are all here for you so don't be afraid to lean on us. Give us your troubles and worries. Hmm, that reminds me...isn't someone here from the "Worries R Us" club???

Good thoughts and prayers coming your way Kirsten. If I can be of any help at all, please PM me, OK??

slick
xoxoxoxoxo

[Tollers-n-Dobes]

I'll be keeping you in my thoughts, Kirsten! What a scary thing to have to go through. I hope everything goes well for you. ((hugs))

[Catty1]

I wondered what an adnex tumour was, so away I went on Google...

I found a really interesting German forum, so sent the link to Kirsten.

Also - in women under 30, only 10% of them are malignant. Now I don't need Kirsten's age, but she is a younger woman (younger than me I think!), and her chances are good.

I also read that ALL women get these cysts at some point, but most resolve during that time of the month. Some don't...

{{{hugs}}} again, Kirsten!