Hi Everyone...
Just thought I'd pop in and let everyone know how I'm doing.
I'm not doing too good. The biopsy of the mass found on my PET scan and MRI was biopsied two weeks ago---it is malignant--it is located in the fat pad above my large intestine--at least it's not in a vital organ or in a lymph node.It is the same type of uterine cancer I've had--this is my 3rd recurrence. Since it is only one mass, Sloan has an interventional radiologist who specializes in patients who have one mass---it can be frozen (cryoablation) through a large needle--no need for surgical removal--once frozen, it dies and is absorbed by the body. The doctor does use a laproscope to blow CO2 into my abdominal tissue to make room for the needle so it stays away from blood vessels--lessens the chance of bleeding during the procedure. I can have either general anesthesia or twilight sedation--my choice. It's possible I can go home the same day, but I can chose to stay overnight if I'm more comfortable doing that.
I'm scheduled for the procedure on Feb 27th---pre-surgical blood work on Feb 22----and a meeting with the anesthesia group. Seems this procedure has been very successful in France--and is a new procedure here in the States--and so my doctor is on the cutting edge of this type of cancer treatment.
Joe and I are sad about this happening---it will be back to trying another anti-estrogen drug and having PET scans every three months----it's like starting from scratch again.
Difficult emotionally, but am grateful I have options that might save my life for awhile.
Would appreciate some prayers and good vibes.
Hope everyone here is doing well.
Big Hugs,
Gracies/Remy's Mom