Some of you are aware that I had an abnormal test recently that looks for a rare cancer called a pheochromocytoma. Due to the numbers coming up high, I had to do a second test and was nervous, to say the least.
I have had several "cancer scares" over the years and I had a "surprise" carcinoid tumor removed in 1996 during my (planned) combined surgery to remove endo and a foot of my colon. (Back then I had a hemicolectomy, entire appendix with the carcinoid tumor removed, endo removed... the works... during a laparotomy. I have also had 6 laparoscopies). If I had had a pheo, the surgery used to remove it is either a laparoscopy or laparotomy. I personally have no desire for an 8th abdominal surgery!
I was supposed to get the results of my 2ND 24-hour urine test last Thursday but they weren't ready then. This just increased my anxiety over it. I just spoke with the nurse at my primary care physician's office and the 2ND test was normal. Yay! I'm so relieved!
A pheochromocytoma is a tumor on the adrenal glands (which sit on the kidneys). So the PCP thinks the reason behind my first (abnormally high) test was the extraordinary level of stress I have been under. After all, my adrenaline has been getting a workout lately.
Thank you to everyone who sent me positive energy, prayed, listened, etc.!! Your support and kind words have helped me more than you know.
I have yet another reason to be grateful today! :)
P.S. THANK YOU to all who emailed me with their support! I really appreciate it!
This article was posted by Jeanne via "Jeanne's Endo Blog" at www.endendoat.blogspot.com.
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