I was a sorcerer in AD&D. Here I hope to be interesting--at least to someone.

Wednesday, April 14, 2010

Sick of Being Sick… And How!

Well, I’ve finally come to a surprise illness in my life: Cancer. I’m really not completely surprised; I’ve been expecting someone to incorrectly diagnose my existing illness as cancer, but this diagnosis had nothing to do with VHL.

This time it’s testicular cancer.

Mind, the doctor hasn’t made the diagnosis an absolute one, but I’m only a couple of tests away from a certainty. I had the first test yesterday. The second is a laboratory test I’ll get in a day or two.

Apparently the only treatment is testicle removal, a surgery I’d really rather not have. I mean, I’ve never really needed them, but I’m sure I’ll feel weird without them. I’ll have to get regular shots of testosterone in order to keep up my proper health. Also, the surgery will mean I won’t be able to go on vacation this year, and I’ve been so looking forward to the family reunion.

I haven’t told my Father yet. My Mother passed away only a few months ago—of cancer—and I don’t want to hit him with this just yet. I told my two closest friends. I also told my younger sister – who told my older sister. I’ll let the rest of the family know, when the doctors make the final diagnosis.

In the meantime, I think I’ll just try not to worry. After all, it’s just another surgery, and—goodness knows—I’ve had many of those before. I’m not afraid of dying; death is just another part of life, and I’ve experienced near-death before anyway. I could do without the pain, though. And I’d really like to keep my job now; it’s the best one I’ve ever had.

Well, I’ll keep up the news, as best I can.

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I apologize to any- and everyone I've been rather short with lately; I've been in a near-constant state of worry because my doctor told me there was a strong chance I had cancer. Naturally, for a while I've been putting an ulcer into my stomach; but now I'll be able to stop worrying. I just got the news: the problem isn't cancer!

Again, I apologize for my quick-to-lash-out tendencies lately; I was desperately waiting for tests and their results, and of course, that could make anyone irritable.

Thanks for your support.

1 Comments:

Anonymous mykodachrome said...

Sorry to hear this - really sorry - will be thinking of you.

April 21, 2011 10:49 PM

 

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