My mom used to say, "Never ever ever give up".
It's true. She never lost hope.
Here is an article about some success with a trial that keeps advanced ovarian cancer and recurring ovarian cancers at bay.
Check it out for more details.
There's always another opinion. There's always trials going on. If you've got some fight left, give it all you got!
Carpe Diem ladies!!! ...and gents!
Saturday, March 28, 2015
Wednesday, March 25, 2015
Tuesday, March 24, 2015
The cure for Ovarian Cancer
2 years ago Angelina Jolie opened up about her BRCA-1 gene and the double mastectomy she had as a part of her risk reducing surgeries.
Now she's opening up about a bilateral salpingo-oopherectomy she had last week (taking both ovaries and fallopian tubes while leaving the uterus and cervix) so that her children never have to say "my mom died of Ovarian Cancer".
THIS is what it's all about people! THIS is the cure for ovarian cancer! Avoid it all together.
She had a scare there at the beginning. My heart goes out to her. We have chosen to do our risk reducing surgeries in the opposite order, but the final result is still the same. I chose to have my hysterectomy first because it also reduces the risk of breast cancer as well as ovarian cancer, and because it was my mother's dying wish.
You're a great inspiration to so many Angie and I'm so glad you're using your powerful influence for such a great cause and awareness.
A lot if the things she wrote about are the same things that I went through too! Check out my earlier blog posts for more in depth statistics on being BRCA positive and what the options are. I like that she says surgery isn't for everyone. I fully believe that too as I've said before, however I strongly believe it is the best bet for most!
Read Angelina's full story here: Angeline Jolie Pitt: Diary of a Surgery
Read the TMZ story of Angelina Jolie here
Now she's opening up about a bilateral salpingo-oopherectomy she had last week (taking both ovaries and fallopian tubes while leaving the uterus and cervix) so that her children never have to say "my mom died of Ovarian Cancer".
THIS is what it's all about people! THIS is the cure for ovarian cancer! Avoid it all together.
She had a scare there at the beginning. My heart goes out to her. We have chosen to do our risk reducing surgeries in the opposite order, but the final result is still the same. I chose to have my hysterectomy first because it also reduces the risk of breast cancer as well as ovarian cancer, and because it was my mother's dying wish.
You're a great inspiration to so many Angie and I'm so glad you're using your powerful influence for such a great cause and awareness.
A lot if the things she wrote about are the same things that I went through too! Check out my earlier blog posts for more in depth statistics on being BRCA positive and what the options are. I like that she says surgery isn't for everyone. I fully believe that too as I've said before, however I strongly believe it is the best bet for most!
Read Angelina's full story here: Angeline Jolie Pitt: Diary of a Surgery
Read the TMZ story of Angelina Jolie here
Monday, March 16, 2015
Is ignorance really bliss?
Here's a Story that really hit home for me.
As I sat there reading this story (follow the link to read) with eyes welled up with tears and my daughter climbing all over me trying to lick my face, I remembered the fear. The fear of my mom dying, and remembering what it was like not knowing if I had the gene or not.
I'm less afraid now. The author of this article is scared to know. I've been there. I know how you're feeling. I know that maybe if you aren't diagnose with the BRCA-1 or BRCA-2 gene, then maybe, just maybe, you could pretend that you won't follow the same fate as your mother who fights so hard to live.
This is my advice to you, sweet blissfully ignorant girl.
Get the test.
For so many reasons, get the test
1.) knowing can save your life and make it so you DON'T have to go through what your mother went through
2.) do it for your mom! If there's one thing I know, it's that our moms are put at ease by knowing we'll be ok and that we're on top of this so we have a chance to avoid what they went through.
3.) Do it for your kids. You said you are 28 and married, so maybe you have kids, or will someday. Don't you wanna know so THEY know. If you have the gene, then thy might too and they deserve to know. If you don't, thy don't and one less thing to worry about
4.) last, but certainly not least. You might not even have the gene. THAT in it of itself is the BEST reason. Having THAT wave of relief would be life altering for you.
So, that's my 2 cents. However, it's everyone's own personal choice and I respect what anyone decides, but having gone through it myself, I think it's best to know.
As I sat there reading this story (follow the link to read) with eyes welled up with tears and my daughter climbing all over me trying to lick my face, I remembered the fear. The fear of my mom dying, and remembering what it was like not knowing if I had the gene or not.
I'm less afraid now. The author of this article is scared to know. I've been there. I know how you're feeling. I know that maybe if you aren't diagnose with the BRCA-1 or BRCA-2 gene, then maybe, just maybe, you could pretend that you won't follow the same fate as your mother who fights so hard to live.
This is my advice to you, sweet blissfully ignorant girl.
Get the test.
For so many reasons, get the test
1.) knowing can save your life and make it so you DON'T have to go through what your mother went through
2.) do it for your mom! If there's one thing I know, it's that our moms are put at ease by knowing we'll be ok and that we're on top of this so we have a chance to avoid what they went through.
3.) Do it for your kids. You said you are 28 and married, so maybe you have kids, or will someday. Don't you wanna know so THEY know. If you have the gene, then thy might too and they deserve to know. If you don't, thy don't and one less thing to worry about
4.) last, but certainly not least. You might not even have the gene. THAT in it of itself is the BEST reason. Having THAT wave of relief would be life altering for you.
So, that's my 2 cents. However, it's everyone's own personal choice and I respect what anyone decides, but having gone through it myself, I think it's best to know.
Thursday, March 12, 2015
Up the ante
Today I kicked the workout up a couple notches and no issues so far. I think I'm finally on the end of the mend. It's about dang time! ;-)
Wednesday, March 11, 2015
It's not just girls only
Are you a male with a family history of breast cancer? This article explains the link between hereditary breast cancer and a risk for prostate cancer in the family.
It's worth checking out. There's a slightly higher risk of prostrate cancer in men with BRCA-1 or BRCA-2 genes, but this is a new study of "family cluster" cancer findings.
Check it out. Be informed & know your risks. That's the best way to beat this nasty disease.
P.S. I've been doing cardio workouts and so far so good, so I think in finally over the hump of recovery :-)
It's worth checking out. There's a slightly higher risk of prostrate cancer in men with BRCA-1 or BRCA-2 genes, but this is a new study of "family cluster" cancer findings.
Check it out. Be informed & know your risks. That's the best way to beat this nasty disease.
P.S. I've been doing cardio workouts and so far so good, so I think in finally over the hump of recovery :-)
Monday, March 9, 2015
Back at it
Today will be my first day going to the gym since my Hysterectomy. With me luck. If you have any good low impact workouts that don't involve the core muscles... Please share, I know a handful of them, but I'll need more to get me through this month until I can go full on.
Thanks!
Thanks!
Tuesday, March 3, 2015
Crazy Neighbor
I'm getting all settled in to my new temporary home (such is the life of an Army wife). I feel like my mom would be proud of what I've done with the place considering what it looked like when I got here! It's really hard not to lift more than 10 lbs, but very important not to over do it. Lifting too much weight after abdominal surgery (including robotic surgery) can cause a hernia and will result in yet another surgery. Gotta let those muscles heal. I couldn't be there for my 6 week post op oppointnent, so my oncologist added a month on to my recovery time just to be safe. *sigh*
I just have to keep telling myself it will be worth it. :-)
Hope everyone is avoiding the winter blues! I know Hotflashes are helping me appreciate the cold ;-)
I still haven't come around to the idea of HRT. So, I'll just go play in the snow in my bathing suit when I feel the Hotflashes comin' ! My neighbors will LOVE that hahaha. ;-)
I just have to keep telling myself it will be worth it. :-)
Hope everyone is avoiding the winter blues! I know Hotflashes are helping me appreciate the cold ;-)
I still haven't come around to the idea of HRT. So, I'll just go play in the snow in my bathing suit when I feel the Hotflashes comin' ! My neighbors will LOVE that hahaha. ;-)
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