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More Good News!!!

Posted : 2/22/2007 12:08:37 PM

I had the second CA 125 test done last week and the Gyn/Oncologist called me last night to say it was 12 (<35 is normal) and based on the test, I don't have cancer nor do I need to have surgery [sm=dance.gif]. To say I was relieved doesn't even come close to how I felt. I had been preparing myself for the call, and if I'd have had to put money on it, would've bet it would still be high. I'd been giving myself pep talks on how I'd be strong and handle the surgical menopause just fine, etc., etc., etc. I feel like the luckiest person in the world right now. Thanks for everyone's good thoughts and prayers on this [

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Update - I got the results of the BRCA1 and 2 testing yesterday and they were negative, which means there's no gene mutation. Woohoo, what a relief. I've pretty much assumed I would be positive with my mom and sister's cancer history, so it was a very pleasant surprise. My best friend also had some testing for bladder cancer, and it came back negative last week, so I'm feeling very grateful these days. I'm flying to Florida to spend a week with her on Thursday night and we're going to celebrate like crazy [sm=dance.gif]

gradyupmybutt

Posted : 2/22/2007 2:37:30 PM

((Cathy)) That is the BEST news!!!! I'm so very happy for you. [sm=dance.gif][sm=dance.gif][sm=dance.gif]

sooner

Posted : 2/22/2007 11:36:51 PM

Oh that's WONDERFUL Cathy!!! [sm=clapping hands smiley.gif]

stardancnminpin

Posted : 2/23/2007 12:11:17 AM

That is GREAT news. I am so happy for you. [

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Amy

jessies_mom

Posted : 2/23/2007 9:27:48 AM

Cathy, I'm so happy for you; YIPPEE [sm=clapping%20hands%20smiley.gif]

fuzzy_dogs_mom

Posted : 2/23/2007 3:39:40 PM

Great news, Cathy. [sm=clapping%20hands%20smiley.gif][sm=clapping%20hands%20smiley.gif]I can't even begin to imagine how relieved you must be.

Joyce

cakana

Posted : 2/23/2007 4:40:34 PM

Thanks everyone. I had more good news today, or at least I'm hopeful. I called about the genetic testing. The Dr. had told me when he inquired, they said my insurance wouldn't cover it. Well, when I called Sutter Hospital today and spoke to the cancer specialist, she said the criteria is "multiple family members with breast or ovarian cancer". We both agreed that the term "multiple" is subjective, but that I should qualify with a mom, sister and paternal aunt in my family hx. So, she's going to submit the authorization to Blue Shield and we'll see. If they deny it, I'll pay for it myself, but there are certainly more fun ways I can think of to spend $3100 [

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tacran

Posted : 2/23/2007 7:00:57 PM

[sm=clapping%20hands%20smiley.gif]Cathy, excellent news (I thought I heard a huge sigh of relief coming from south of here)!

Now we'll keep fingers crossed that your insurance will cover the testing. Sounds like some celebrating is in order this weekend!!!

willowchow

Posted : 2/24/2007 5:25:12 PM

Wow!! You must be on cloud nine. I'm so happy for you. [

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bragg1120

Posted : 3/12/2007 10:25:14 AM

ORIGINAL: cakana

I had the second CA 125 test done last week and the Gyn/Oncologist called me last night to say it was 12 (<35 is normal) and based on the test, I don't have cancer nor do I need to have surgery [sm=dance.gif]. To say I was relieved doesn't even come close to how I felt. I had been preparing myself for the call, and if I'd have had to put money on it, would've bet it would still be high. I'd been giving myself pep talks on how I'd be strong and handle the surgical menopause just fine, etc., etc., etc. I feel like the luckiest person in the world right now. Thanks for everyone's good thoughts and prayers on this []

YAY CATHY!!! [sm=clapping%20hands%20smiley.gif] I'm just now getting around to reading other parts of the forum since Brownie became very ill.... and I'M SO HAPPY TO SEE YOUR GREAT NEWS!! I hope insurance covers the testing too!! I'm so relieved for you... what a weight to be lifted! You're still in my prayers... and now those are THANK YOU for the great results type of prayers [

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cakana

Posted : 3/12/2007 11:02:47 AM

and now those are THANK YOU for the great results type of prayers

Yes, my thoughts exactly. Sometimes when a crisis passes, we forget to give thanks, but I'm still feeling extremely blessed. Only a few weeks ago I was trying to prepare myself for a major surgery and then all the potential problems with the instant menopause. I hadn't even allowed myself to think of the possibility it actually being cancer, but it was certainly a possibility. The 2 websites that I found and still check-in on include many women fighting for their life (cervical, endometrial or ovarian cancer) and my heart aches for them. Yes...I have much to be grateful for [

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