Jul 27 2008
Anxiety, Biopsy, and Recovery
We are sitting still right now, contemplating our good fortune and fate. My spouse had surgery a couple of days ago and is now recovering from that trauma.
The other trauma, anticipating the biopsy results, is over. Her left ovary, with a tumor the size of a cantelope, is benign. No cancer. Her surgery included removal of both ovaries as well as a repair of a hernia. Her nightmare is over.
Our family has been hard-hit with cancer these past few years, with my Father, my wife’s former daughter-in-law, my own eldest daughter, and my Mom. All are in recovery and doing well at this point. We have been fortunate.
Even sitting on the sidelines, I realize how difficult it must be to face down this disease. My heart goes out to all who face the diagnosis, the surgeries, the recoveries. My prayers go out to you.
