I'm not sure what you mean by borderline tumors. If they were removed then there should be a pathology report that identifies whether they were malignant or not.
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Barb wrote on SarahPants's wall
Hi Sarah! Can you believe that summer is almost over? I've been at the beach in RI since memorial day, and it's been really nice. The weather is the best that I can remember. Just to update; my chemo was stopped in April due to persistent shortness of breath. Had a follow up ct scan in June and ned. Will return for another in October. Saw my primary doc who reported that my blood work suggests worsening kidney function, so I'll see a nephrologist in August. I feel great though. Still struggling with the transition to a plant based diet....but we're determined. It's just hard in the summer with all the cookouts and visitors. Anyway, I think of you often. We were in Fall River visiting the Lizzie Borden house (waste of time), and then on to the Wrentham Outlets. Being in MA, I wondered about you and how everything is going. Wishing you well!
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SarahPants asked a questionOvarian and Fallopian Tube Cancer
Borderline (LMP) tumors, IVF, and Insurance
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SarahPants
12 months agoThanks CarolIN! I did hear back from my Dr. and he did say that it was cancer and that he would sign off for the IVF and the insurance. It looks like the insurance will pay for cancer patients consultation and diagnostic testing, but that's it :( Boohoo. At least they recommended some funds that sponsor IVF for cancer patients. I'll try them out.
Nancyjac- yes- "borderline" or LMP serous epithelial tumors are my pathology. They are a specific kind of rare ovarian cancer more commonly found in younger women. They're mostly chemo resistant and usually slow growing- partly malignant partly benign cells. I was confused when I first heard as well. My overall prognosis is good (knock on wood), as long as I can remove my ovaries before it spreads anymore. Hence, the rush to save my eggs as soon as possible.
Thank you both for replying! I'll let you know what happens. Maybe my husband and I will just have to pop out a kid (really fast) on our own- haha! -
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SarahPants wrote on Barb's wall
Barb! I miss you! Hope you're well. Hugs!
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SarahPants
about 1 year agoOh no! I'm sorry. Are you ok? I'm glad to hear that you're doing better now. Yes, I had my second surgery a few weeks ago. I'm still home mostly relaxing on the couch (the Dr. doesn't want me to drive or do much). I'm feeling pretty well, which is really fantastic. How is everything else going for you? Is your husband doing well. I think of you often as well :o) Hugs and love!
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Procedure or Surgery (Fertility sparing surgery): I just had my second surgery on Monday (April 2). They removed two tumors from my left ovary as well as new lesions in my uterus. I must have the most nimble and crafty surgeon, because he was able to spare some of my left ovary and didn't take the whole thing. This gives me a little bit more wiggle room to try to conceive a child or prepare for IVF with my own eggs. I feel incredibly fortunate that he's a master with fertility sparing surgery.
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Barb wrote on SarahPants's wall
I was just reading a book called "The Survivor's Handbook: Eating Right For Cancer Survival" One of two books given to me by a friend. According to this book you should jump right in to a vegetarian diet, no halfway measures. They recommend following a vegetarian diet for three weeks and then make a decision. They claim that your taste buds have no memory of what things taste like after three weeks. The book also contains recipes. Some sound really good to me. Now I have to involve my husband in this. He's meat and potato guy and doesn't like Indian, Chinese, Thai, or Malaysian. He surprised me the other day and tried tofu! So, if I'm going to make this food he needs to eat it or make his own meals! It would be nicer if we were both in it together! I already have a juicer that I need to dust off and start using that along with changing my diet. Believe me, we both could afford to lose some pounds. I also know that sherbet is allowed on a vegetarian diet. But first I'm going to eat all the junk I love before getting serious.
Went to the acupuncturist yesterday and really won't know how effective the treatment is until after the end of this treatment cycle. I am curious myself. Like you, I didn't know that egg freezing was in the trial stage. I though they had been doing it for years. Go figure. What kind of show were you scheduled to be in? How disappointed you must be to have to pull out. I love NYC, and once my stamina returns I'm going to plan a visit. I too have a lot of free time and not much motivation. I really got to turn this around soon, I'm getting sick of myself. Just one last question, how is your husband coping with everything? That's it! I love hearing from you. Take good care. Lots of love.
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about 1 year agoHi Barb!!!
How's it going!!? I hope you're doing well! The weather here is gorgeous!!!! How's it over in CT? Yay, sunshine!!!!
This vegetarian thing seems to be working well for me! How is it for you? I still crave meat every once in a while, but I lost 5 lbs this week just from changing my diet!!! Awesome!! (Maybe I'll be able to fit back into 90% of my clothes- haha!) Jonnie's a total meat and potatoes guy as well. Like your husband, he won't eat anything that isn't American comfort food or Italian staples- haha! Every once in a while, I'll get him to eat a little chicken from a Thai place. I would be the happiest woman in the world if he, one day, decided that we would go to eat Indian food for dinner! It's funny because our fridge looks like it's been split in half! My side has organic and homemade things with tons of veggies and his side is all processed meats and other nasty things- haha! We now have to shop at two separate grocery stores!!! (It's still worth it, though- and I'm working on pulling him over to the dark side!)
Now that it's been a few days, have you seen or felt any results from seeing the acupuncturist? I hope that it helps! Have you tried any other "non-conventional" medicinal things?
I was supposed to be doing the show Eileen with the Light Opera of New York. I was so excited. Now, knowing that they definitely don't have any space opening up in the OR, I wish that I had gone anyway. Then again, I'm so tired and blah feeling, I probably wouldn't have done "my best work." Ha! I know what you mean about the motivation- I feel EXACTLY the same way, and I too am quite sick of myself! I am feeling a little motivation to paint my nails teal (teehee)!
Jonnie's doing surprisingly well with everything. He doesn't flinch. It's almost weird to me, because he hasn't really reacted at all. He only talks about it if I bring it up (which has been a lot lately (eep)). It's kind of nice to have someone so steady when I have the occasional freak out moment. I am still going through some feelings of regret and guilt about not being able to have "our" child. But Jonnie's been absolutely wonderful and soothing through everything. I know for certain now that he's a "keeper." How is your husband doing with everything?
Sending love and hugs your way!!!!!
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