Tuesday, February 11, 2014

An update

So, I have been diagnosed with Stage IV colon cancer, which means it has wandered off to sow its wild oats throughout my abdomen. Among the things that now need to come out are my uterus and ovaries. Well, wasn't using them anyway. Apparently there are tumors sort of wrapped around in there, I'm not really very clear. I will need to undergo chemotherapy and radiation therapy to shrink the tumors, then another surgery to take them out.

Also, my dad says I need to take pure maple syrup mixed with basking soda, so I'll give that a try, too. I hurt, but not as badly as I did without the lovely morphine pump. I'm down, but that's probably at least partially to do with the fact that I've been off my antidepressant and anti-anxiety meds for a week. I still can't eat, damnit.

Winter weather blowing through Athens today. Everything will likely be shut down today and tomorrow. I'm still at St. Mary's Health Care System in Athens, GA room 5035. My deepest appreciations for all the support I've been receiving from all of you.
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12 comments:

  1. Mara ValderranFebruary 11, 2014 at 1:02 PM

    *hugs*

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  2. UnknownFebruary 11, 2014 at 1:10 PM

    Katy, my heart goes out to you and I wish you all the best for a full recovery. Lots of love:)

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  3. Dana's Blah Blah BlogFebruary 11, 2014 at 1:21 PM

    Healing thoughts continue to go out to you, Katy. A lot of people are pulling for you to get through this ordeal. Big hugs to you!

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  4. UnknownFebruary 11, 2014 at 1:25 PM

    Sending you strength, good vibes, good thoughts, wishes for less pain, a quick recovery, and full remission, though not necessarily in that order… Bottom line ~ hoping you feel and get better soon!

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  5. StoriesbywilliamsFebruary 11, 2014 at 1:51 PM

    Man oh man! That all sounds awful. I shall redouble my good vibes and prayers for your complete recovery. Do get some rest and please feel better, for all of us :)

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  6. Suzanne TyrpakFebruary 11, 2014 at 2:56 PM

    Katy, I'm so sorry to hear this. Keep writing.

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  7. M T McGuireFebruary 11, 2014 at 4:06 PM

    Blimey, that sounds grim. Thoughts and prayers coming your way from over here in Blighty.

    Cheers

    MTM

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  8. kahFebruary 12, 2014 at 7:51 AM

    Oh, Katy. I am so so sorry to hear this. I'm sending you love and healing vibes and keeping you in my prayers. *big hugs*

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  9. Melissas Midnight MusingsFebruary 12, 2014 at 3:54 PM

    I'm very sorry to hear of your diagnosis. Sending healing thoughts your way.

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  10. Katy SFebruary 12, 2014 at 4:04 PM

    My apologies for not responding individually. I'm really tired. Seems every time I fall asleep some jackass down the hall starts yelling HELP rather than pushing his button, or the nurse comes in to see how I'm doing (Well I WAS sleeping...) etc. I have so much e-mail that I'm just trying to clear out the major stuff and my eyes won't focus. I keep falling asleep when I try to text or e-mail. And damn it, will they EVER bring in more saline???? *sigh* Bad enough I had to ask for ice chip FOUR TIMES. This floor is a madhouse.

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  11. Vera NazarianFebruary 12, 2014 at 10:15 PM

    Thinking of you and sending love and prayers ad strength!

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  12. Rainy KayeFebruary 14, 2014 at 2:03 PM

    <3

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