Tag Archives: debulking surgery

The Tree

Posted on November 11, 2016 by susanmsink@gmail.com

During these months and months of treatment, people have said a lot of things to me about my positive attitude. They’ve called me inspiring and said that if they were in my place they would most certainly feel sorry for … Continue reading →

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Hospital Recovery, Part 1: nuts and bolts

Posted on September 13, 2016 by susanmsink@gmail.com

Hello from the other side of surgery. All went well. The surgeon described it as the “best case scenario,” both when she opened me up and went exploring for cancer and also in terms of the surgery itself. I came … Continue reading →

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Anxiety Dreams

Posted on September 6, 2016 by susanmsink@gmail.com

Tomorrow afternoon we leave for the hotel near the hospital. I have waited for the surgery for an extra three weeks beyond what I was willing to wait– one more thing more or less out of my control. I know … Continue reading →

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The Date

Posted on August 18, 2016 by susanmsink@gmail.com

We have a date. It is September 7. That is when I will have my “debulking” surgery, known as the Mother Of All Surgeries (MOAS).  I saw the nurse list it on a form as “exploratory/hysterectomy.” I’ve been calling it … Continue reading →

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