We met with the surgeon today and he referred me to a specialist in Wichita. The surgeon here says this ovarian mass is “very suspicious” for cancer because it’s solid and has finger-like projections. He wants to send me to a gynecological oncologist in Wichita. There are two. I’m seeing the one who’s the head of the department Thursday morning.
I’m going to the appointment with my bags packed, ready to go to the hospital. They didn’t tell me to do that, and I doubt it will be that fast, but I’m going prepared just in case they can get me in right away. This thing has to come out of me. As soon as possible. I’m in enough pain today I finally broke down and took one of heavy duty pain pills. It hasn’t kicked in yet, but I’m sure it will soon.
I’m hoping for the best. There is no evidence this has spread so even if it is cancer it’s possible it can just be surgically removed and I’ll have a complete cure.
It’s also still very possible it is benign. They cannot tell without surgery.
The doctor today said that he wanted to refer me to a specialist so that just in case it’s cancer the operation is being done by someone who does it all the time, instead of him, who does it maybe twice a year.
Of course, having the surgery done in Wichita isn’t as convenient, and people won’t be able to pop in and visit, and this is scary information, but it’s probably all for the best. The larger hospital is also just more equipped to deal with my size. So, it looks like it will be happening at Wesley in Wichita but I don’t yet know when.
I’m starting to feel like I need a little graphic for these posts like the news stations do… “Ovary Update… Day 5.” Apologies to my male readers – if I have any left at this point.
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