ruthkenn's Cancer Blog
March 16, 2010
Hi everyone,
My surgeon called tonight and said my biopsy results were all negative for cancer. He had suspected this, indicating that everything “looked good” during the biopsy procedure last week.
I am still sore, but no where near as sore as I was over the weekend. Many of you strongly urged me to take the pain meds, and I did take them over the weekend. I was reluctant on Friday as I was home alone with my 6yo son Friday and with my 2yo son all day Saturday. The percocet makes me dizzy and tired. I certainly couldn’t drive while on them. Of course, I didn’t need to go anywhere, but when you’re the caregiver with young children, you never know what might happen.
I did give my surgeon a little bit of hard time for “man handling” me. Ouch! I am a sensative girl! Be gentle, please!
My follow up w/ him is April 7 and from there out, I’ll see him every 3 months for a year, and then assuming all continues to be well, every 6 months after that.
Sheesh! And to think 6 months ago tonight…really…I was doing the prep for my colonoscopy that would lead to my diagnosis on Sept. 22. This has been the most surreal 6 months of my life.
I keep you all in my prayers. I hope for your wellness and healing. Cancer truly is a monster. It doesn’t just invade our bodies, it invades our minds and our very beings. Here’s to finding a cure!
Warmly,
Ruth
Yay, Ruth! I’m so happy for you.
Posted on Congrats my friend…not to be a smart ass or anything but I knew it would be clear…I am thrilled for you….I wish the same for all of us on here…!
d xoxo
Posted on I am so happy for you, it is like getting the death sentence lifted…not really but kind of.
I understand how you feel with your little ones, and you could even cut them into pieces if you were to need them again, just to take the edge off.
I think I will celebrate in your honor tonight.
Love ya, Sharron
Posted on Wonderful news Ruth! Very happy for you! And glad the pain is better too. Take Care!
Posted on Ruth I am soooooooo happy for you! The follow ups the tests the everything that goes with this is so stressful and scarey…..We have to hold on to each other and pull each other through…It makes me feel so good everytime one of us gets good results. I wish you the best for every follow up and every day in your life…..Take care my friend. I am praying for you everyday!
Nancy
Posted on Fantastic! What great news for you and your family. so glad the pain has subsided a bit Ruth.
blessings,
Nova
Posted on Ruth—
I am so happy to hear your great news! I just had a gut feeling that it was going to be all good for you—you’ve done so well in your recovery and everything was pointing to a clean biopsy. It’s so good to hear those words “no evidence of disease.” I know you will sleep better tonight. Sweet dreams to you and may this be the start of all good news from here on!
Love—
Martha
Posted on Celebrate!
Sarah
Posted on Wonderful news Ruth. I am so pleased for you and the hope that you give all of us through this journey.
Best Wishes
Marcia
Posted on Ruthie! Yeaayyy! I am so happy and was waiting for you to post! Please know that as you heal it will get better and better…slowly but you will get there! Love and blessings! Lori
Posted on March 13, 2010
Hi all,
I had a biopsy of the original tumor site on Wednesday and I am SO SORE. :(
In fact, I can’t believe how sore I am. It is so discouraging and making me so sad. I know its just 3 days, but it hurts to sit, to stand, and even to move. I’ll be honest and say I’m not taking any narcotic pain killers, just tylenol during the day. I took percocet last night and it helped a little, but my poor bum is in agony.
In fact, I don’t want my doctors to do another DRE or biopsy EVER AGAIN!
Sorry to complain since I know there are others with worse pain than mine, but it still hurts. And the fact that its a part of my body that I use every day, too. ouchies.
As for the actual biopsy result, I don’t expect to know anything until next week. My surgeon said everything looked good, so I am hopeful for no surprises.
I hope everyone is having a good weekend.
Gingerly wishing you all a good weekend,
Ruth
Hi Ruth,
I am sorry you are in so much pain. I also had a biopsy at 6 1/2 weeks out of treatment along with about 4 skin tags removed. Yes I was sore. I took my vicodin and it helped. You should take your pain medication. You are not going to become addicted to it. I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers for a quick recovery.
Take care my friend!
Nancy
Ruth—
I’m sorry to hear that you are miserable. I hope you feel better soon. I can’t relate to what you are going through, as my colorectal doctor has never done a post-op biopsy on me and has never mentioned doing one. I actually talked to my rad onc about this yesterday and he does not favor post-treatment biopsies unless there is evidence of something there. His opinion is that this area has been radiated and, therefore, will not heal easily. Doctors seem to have widely varying opinions about follow-up protocol, i.e. biopsies and scans. The good news for me yesterday was that upon DRE, he felt nothing. Next Tuesday, I will see my colorectal doc for DRE and scope, so I’m not expecting anything but good news that day either!
I wish I could give you a big hug and make you feel better. Please take care and let us know what your results show. I’m sure everything will come back just fine. I’ll keep you in my prayers.
Hugs-
Martha
I agree with Nancy, your a smart lady, take the meds.On my last biopsy which was on my chest they said maybe we shouldn’t do it anymore because it just tore me apart, but I do know from 6 years of dealing with this if there is something there they don’t like they will let you know ASAP. Peace be with you, pain be out of you, and prayers are with you. Love, Sharron
Ruth
Sorry to hear that you are feeling so bad. Will keep you in my prayers. You are a brave lady…...Ed
Posted on Sending you healing hugs. It doesn’t matter how bad anyone else’s pain is when you’re having your own painful situation to go through. It’s all relative. I sure appreciate your sharing your experience, though. I hadn’t thought much about what comes next after rad/chemo is over.
Hugs,
Theresa
Taking your pain meds to manage your pain is not going to make you a druggie, Pain meds should be taken to manage the pain. you are hurting yourself waiting until you are in so much pain thinking you cant take then until the evening/night. You are hurting dont suffer needlessly. You deserve to be as comfortable as you can. Be nice to you, you have been thru alot and you deserve to be treated well. Hugs to you I wish I could help with the pain and discomfort.
Pat
Posted on Hi Ruth – sorry to hear that you are so sore. Remember that as horrid as it is right now, this too will pass (soon). Thinking of you and your poor bum (that is English for bottom / backside!). janetx
Posted on I agree with everyone telling you to take your pain medication, that’s the one thing every nurse I’ve had in the past few months has reiterated to me, don’t wait until the pain is bad, because then the meds won’t work as well, so don’t make yourself suffer. Besides it’s hard to alleviate pain in that area, it’s not like you can just not put pressure there! ((((hugs))) and painless healing vibes to you!
Posted on Ruth,
Wishing you a speedy recovery from the pain. Along with Martha, I was scheduled for one and never got it. I have yet to have a PET as well. The cancer is gone cause the tumor is gone say’s the doc’s on this side of the U.S….
Thinking of you,
K
Posted on Poor sweet Ruth! I am sorry to hear of your pain.
As you know, I am against meds but if you are in that much pain, you may need them this time. It sounds horrible.
Like some others, my rad onc insisted on no biopsy. Its just not needed and will cause undue pain like you are experiencing. Like you say Ruth, you have to use this area. Its not like getting a breast biopsy.
Hope you feel better real soon!
Hi Ruth,
No surprises on the Bx would be the best. I am sorry you are in pain. But it seems to me that if the meds help, use them. Pain is exhausting. Hope you feel better soon.
Andrea
Posted on Hi Ruth! Just a quick comment to wish you a speedy recovery from your biopsy. I feel for you! Hang in there and take your pain meds. Much love and support to you!
Ruth,
Hope you are feeling better. Had mine done Friday not as much pain but lots of cramping. Take the pain meds it helps! Sending big hugs your way!
{{BIG HUGS}}
Eva
hi, ruth. i am so sorry to hear about all the pain you are having. please take some pain meds. you do not have to suffer! you will not become addicted taking them when they are really necessary. i still have vicodin left over from my surgery last september and i just took one friday when i got off of work because i hurt my back moving a 350-lb patient in bed. i am not addicted to vicodin. that is the first one i have taken since september. pain pills are for pain and if you use them for that only… you will not get addicted. would you let your kids be in pain and not give them anything for it? take care of YOU. i am praying for you as always. God bless you. debby
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Posted on Hey Ruthie,
Just sending you warm thoughts for the soreness passing soon and good biopsy results.
Hang in there, warrior.
Jill
Ruth, I am so sorry you have to endure more pain. Don’t apologize, I am sure we have all come on here and complained of our pains, I know I have! Just hang in there, think positive! We have to stop letting this horrible disease knock us down!
Prayers and hugs
Amy
Posted on Ruth,
I’m hoping that things are looking up for you. I am sorry you have been experiencing some pain.
Keep your chin up!
Michelle
Posted on hey ruth…hoepfully since your posting things are better…please know I am thinking about you and i say a little prayer for all the wonderful people that I have met on here…every night…!
You will conquer my friend…hang in there
hugs
d xoxo
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