at almost six months old, our poor puppy cache had to go through surgery to remove a cyst on his chest. he was so brave and recovered extremely fast! days after his sugery, i had a cyst removed too. ironic! unfortunately my recovery was fast, but a diagnosis of cancer led to chemo treatments and all the joys that come with that medicine.
gratefully, the chemo was a success and blood work came back showing no more cancer! hopefully it stays that way!!
six months later, cache had another cyst - this time on his little face. surgery again for him.
gratefully, it didn't test positive for cancer. lucky dog!
well guess who else needed surgery again? you guessed it - me! i think my dog and i like to suffer together! on a follow-up ultrasound and CT scan, a unknown 'mass' was found on the left side of my pelvic area. this time, luckily, it was NOT the size of a canteloupe as it had been last time. but - since fruit apparently is a good way to measure, this time it was an orange.
great. another cyst? do i still have cancer? am i going to lose my other ovary? what..is...it?
those questions couldn't be answered until it was OUT of my body.
this isn't fair, i initially thought.
no more surgical details are necessary. i'm recovering just fine and THRILLED i'm on spring break this week!
to put the cherry on top of it all - my doc called last night with the pathology report...
drum roll please..
the 'orange' sized mass was not a cyst at all! not cancerous! simply some swollen lymph nodes and extra tissue. not only that - it was in no way connected to my important organs i need to someday be a mommy!
i feel so so blessed. so many prayers, fastings and blessings have been offered on my behalf. i know the Lord knows me and what i need. he lets me learn what i need to learn, and then even lets me witness miracles. it's incredible! i may have lots of physical scars...but my testimony is not scarred at all - just strengthened.
thank you to EVERYONE who prayed for me and did many other things to bless my life these last six month. let's hope this is the beginning of the end of cancer for jaci!
Saturday, April 3, 2010
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Bless you, my dear friend. I can't believe what you've been through over the past six months; trials most people will never have to face in an entire lifetime. You are so strong, Jaci.
I am so glad to hear you are recovering well and that this IS (hopefully) the beginning of the end of many hardships for you and your family!
Tears of JOY! We are so proud of the honorable way you've endured this trial and feel blessed to have witnessed the miracles in your life. Sending all our love to you for a happy Easter and a joyful Conference weekend!
Can't stop bawling. You are such a courageous and faithful soul. We love you and are so relieved to here the good prognosis.
you are wonderful. simply amazing. that is terrific news!
Scott and I are so happy for you!
Jaci I am so happy to hear that news. You are so strong and I admire you so much. By the way, you do truly look beautiful in that previous picture of you! I miss you so much and think about you a lot! Keep me updated on how your are doing. I love you!!!!
O man. I cannot even begin to imagine all the emotional stress and whatever else you and your family has been through. You are so strong and I'm so glad that this surgery had a better outcome.
I'm so glad that everything is ok. You are amazing! One problem, how do I not find out about this stuff until I read your blog? We live in the same valley you know! I promise I will be a better friend!
I've been so very worried and concerned for you. I'm filled with such joy at your news - shared so eloquently.
On the rhabdo forum, parents will often report their scan results as NED (no evidence of disease). I'm grateful for the label because it means that they can't see any cancer and we try to move on. I'm baffled by the expression because there are little evidences - the fading scars on my son's chest and incision site. They become badges of all that you've been through.
I hope that one day you will proudly wear the scars of stretch marks from your babies.
Oh I am so glad for a moment of relief like that! Yay for miracles of mercy! Your testimony and outlook really have uplifted me. Thank you so much! Love ya and Happy Easter!
Oh my gosh...that is so great it wasn't more cancer! i was so nervous reading that! Love ya
Too much for one little family. Maybe the cancer/surgery bug should just leave you all alone!
Very happy to hear the cyst was not cancerous. thinking of you.. and, come back to bunco!
That is great news! I'm so happy to hear that...I think about you and check your blog for updates all the time. Congratulations - I can't wait for more happy posts like this one. You really are an amazing person and I admire your positive outlook throughout all you've gone through.
I'm so glad to hear it Jaci. You are beautiful. Keep smiling.
Oh, hooray! So many wonderful things are headed your way, I can just feel it.
I have been thinking and praying for you. I think you are amazing and I love you so much. I am so greatful to hear your awesome news. You are so beautiful and I miss being close to the family
Happy, happy, happy day. This post made me heart stop several times. You are still in our prayers Jaci. You are one tremendous woman.
I'm so happy for you! You will be a wonderful mommy someday :)
Jaci's Mom echos the gratitude for the prayers and fasting of so many family and friends during the last several months. We all had an amazing Easter because of the latest good news. Jesus' Atonement not only saves us from sin, but carries our griefs and our sorrows too. We feel so blessed to have brave little Jaci and her wonderful husband Zach! xoxoxo
Oh Jaci! I am so glad to hear about your pathology report! A miracle indeed. The physical scars from my accident and multiple surgeries did the same for me. It didn't scar my testimony, it only strengthened it. People thought it was crazy how I could ever be thankful for what happened to me, but I was. You are such a wonderful person and are in my prayers!
That's wonderful news Jaci!! I am so happy for you. The Lord truly knows us and what we can handle...you are a testimony of that. You have been such an inspiration to me. What a tender mercy! Love ya lots.
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