The appointment with Dr. Bergen went fairly well today. She explained the MRI showed that the cancer was definitely in the wall of my uterus and it may be either in Stage 2 (migrating to the cervix), or headed in that direction. If it is stage 2, I'd likely need follow up radiation after surgery. She recommended everything come out, but she was actually going to send me to Dr. Temkin to see if I can get a Da Vinci hysterectomy. She said she knows Dr. Temkin very well and they trained together on the Da Vinci system, but Dr. Bergen referred to herself as a dinosaur and wasn't comfortable doing the Da Vinci stuff. She said Dr. Temkin is awesome though, and that I should see her to see if the Da Vinci is feasible. I hope that it is, just because the recovery time is so much shorter.
I made an appointment with Dr. Temkin for 12/16, the day before my parents get here. I've decided that Christmas will occur this year, and went ahead and ordered two Christmas trees. I'm determined to enjoy things and to do as much as I can to be normal. I booked GBIC for doggie day care and a thorough grooming on that day so I don't have to worry about her (and so she doesn't stink so bad when my parents come). I should also see if I can get some cleaning people in that afternoon or so to get things spiffy.
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