Good morning all the way from Malaysia! It's 9.18am and I'm back in the office. Today I'm gonna talk about my follow up and results collection at the oncologist yesterday.
2 weeks ago I went to the oncologist for a breast cancer check up after discovering 1 suspicious lump. During the check up the oncologist found not 1 but 2 lumps. She took some samples and sent them to the lab for analysis.
At about 1pm yesterday I took a half day off from my intern work and went to the hospital with mum. My appointment was scheduled at 2pm but being a hospital with many patients, I was only called in at about 4 pm. Those 2 hours of waiting were the most nerve-wrecking moment of my life. I made my jitters worse when I decided to read the posters about mastectomy and chemotherapy.
Imagine, a life altering news is waiting for me behind the doors of the clinic. Was I prepared for what the results may be? Was I prepared to face a news so big that it could change my entire life?
By the time they called me in, my hands and feet were super cold from nervousness. So the dr said me down and went through the report given by the lab.
Long story short, I am cancer free! I thank God for the great news. Basically the 1st lump were accumulated benign cells. Not harmful. (I think...I didn't do much reading about this. I was so tired last night, I crashed right after I reached home)
The 2nd lump sample wasn't enough...however the lab couldn't find any malignant cells. So alhamdulillah, I'm grateful for the good news! In conclusion, the dr said that I need not worry and that my next follow up is in February 2015. I do however have to take Evening Primrose Oil supplements. From what I read on Herbwisdom.com, it has beneficial qualities such as relieving discomfort of PMS, menopause, menstruation and other womanly health related issues. And according to them, it also reduces symptoms of Eczema (OH MA GAAWWD YOU FOR REAL???) {fact : I do have eczema..not as bad as before though). hahaha ok, so yeah it has various beneficial qualities which you can read up more online or ask your GP. I have to take the supplements to reduce the discomforts.
Even though the good news was given to me, I still had to decide whether I want to carry on with surgery to remove them or not. I haven't really decided. Yesterday was too eventful for me to sit down and make a decision. I've also never gone for surgery. So I'm quite unsure what to do.
Ok! So you have come to the end of today's blog post. Thank you for being there for me and cheering me on ! Even though you are half way around the world, I truly appreciate the support you guys have given me.
My thoughts and prayers goes to those going through this life altering challenge and know that you are loved and you're not alone.
okee... back to work! will write more soon!
Lots of love,
Sarah
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