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Cancer Conquered

Many years ago, I conquered cancer of the cervix. I was lucky and they caught it early. The treatments were unpleasant and I soldiered through as best I could. Luckily it didn't involve going through chemo. But some of that soldering was in the form of eating but I conquered that too. Though I have had my share of ups and downs, I can happily say that I am in the 'fit but fat' category which is better than I was in 2006 when I was at my heaviest dealing with illnesses.

I've been reading all the controversy over the HPV vaccine that is still going on. This blog post from a charity run that I have been a proud part of since 2008 gave me a very sobering fact:

"The HPV virus is also responsible for nearly all cases of cervical cancer, and this year more than 12,000 women will be diagnosed with this deadly cancer. More than 4,000 of them will die."

I had no idea that I was in the 2/3 that lived category. Wow! Had I not gone to my doctor on a regular basis, I could have been part of the 1/3 :: schwoooooo :: Both my doctors never told me the risks. Both told me I'd be just fine and I was.

I thank my lucky stars now for Advocates of Women's Health like Planned Parenthood and for the people that created the HPV vaccine. Next up in my world, the mamogram. Do I dare blog about that?


Here's the link for the full article:
https://runforherblog.com/cdc-announces-56-drop-in-hpv-infection-among-teen-girls/

posted on June 21, 2013 4:57 PM ()

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My late wife had that at age 32 but was caught early thank goodness, she passed away in 97 . my present wife just had a tumour removed from her breast , only had chemo as again early
comment by kevinshere on June 23, 2013 3:37 AM ()
Early is key. Best of luck to you and your wife!
reply by sexysadie on June 30, 2013 9:59 AM ()
I know two survivors, one with a very similar story to what you just said. It is tough to deal with for sure.
comment by jjoohhnn on June 21, 2013 6:46 PM ()
Cheers to the survivors, jjoohhnn!!! Any cancer is tough... some more than others. Hoping that those researchers keep making breakthroughs.
reply by sexysadie on June 21, 2013 6:53 PM ()
Thanks, Girl! I have been dragging my to get the mammogram. At 40, I have no more excuses. Now I just have to figure out which Tuesday I can take off of work.
comment by sexysadie on June 21, 2013 6:45 PM ()
Ugs I know... Mammograms and anal exams... Fantastic! Although after having a baby I am a bit less modest. I am happy you are fit!!! I am not in the least... You go girl!
comment by kristilyn3 on June 21, 2013 4:59 PM ()
Reply above. Too much time on FB, I guess.
reply by sexysadie on June 21, 2013 6:46 PM ()

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