The oncologist was able to see me that afternoon. Mason met me at the cancer center. And suddenly I felt very grateful we live in a university town with a research hospital and insanely talented doctors, and all I had to do was drive from my office and deal with the annoying parking garage. WeContinue reading “10. Oncology”
Category Archives: Process of Diagnosis
9. Pathology Results
Throughout the nearly 3 weeks it took to get pathology results back, my HCG levels dropped to 46.6. I saw my doctor for a post-op appointment on October 7th where she informed me she had consulted with an oncologist at UVA to make sure there was nothing we should be doing while we waited forContinue reading “9. Pathology Results”
8. D&C
They set the procedure up quickly for September 20th with another doctor. A “D&C” is a dilation and curettage and is typically used to remove tissue from the uterus for diagnostics or clear the lining of the uterus after a miscarriage. It’s done under anesthesia and doesn’t last long. I think I was back inContinue reading “8. D&C”
7. Miscarriage
Every day that week (and many days after) felt like an eternity. I couldn’t eat anything and was having such a hard time concentrating on anything else. On Wednesday of that same week, I went back for repeat blood work and was told my levels had basically remained the same at 132.6. I begged forContinue reading “7. Miscarriage”
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