In late April of this year, I had a uterine biopsy that revealed hyperplasia, basically cells that looked suspicious. Some people call them pre-cancer. Recommended treatment, hysterectomy. Pathology study during the hysterectomy (frozen section), confirmed at least stage 1 adenocarcinoma.
Complete post-operative pathology report upgraded me to stage II, because of slight spreading of the cancer into the upper part of the cervix but no spread to the lymph nodes. This is good news, I'm told. This kind of cancer is easily treatable. Seven weeks of pelvic radiation, and you're practically cured...but we'll follow you closely for the next couple of years to be sure. Surveillance mode, one of my oncologists called it.
Three weeks ago, I had my first follow up PET scan. Truly, I didn't sweat it. Just what's required to confirm my postoperative, post radiation excellent bill of health. Except it didn't. A suspicious pre-existing nodule in my lungs, a favorite metastasis party spot for uterine cancer, lit up with the radioactive glucose solution injected into my veins. Cancer cells love glucose, so they lap it up.
A needle biopsy of the nodule confirmed what my oncologists (and I) already knew had to be true. I have metastatic uterine cancer, stage IV. As bad as it gets. Here I sit, feeling perfectly healthy, with stage IV uterine cancer cells tap dancing around my lungs. Chemotherapy (a cocktail of two medications referred to as carbo/taxol) begins Tuesday. I'll have a treatment every three weeks, for a total of six treatments. Then, we see what happens.
I start this blog for several reasons. I'm hoping it will be therapeutic for me as I navigate through this journey. It will give my family and friends a way to keep up with my progress, without me hounding them with emails, afraid I'm leaving someone unintentionally out of the loop. But, I mostly am doing this because, if I only have a short time left, I want to leave a legacy for Allen and Boyce, my 11 year-old twin boys, to know that their mom fought hard with great courage and had things she wanted to say.
So, I pray to the universe, give me strength and give me peace.
Beth,
ReplyDeleteAs I have told you and many others, you are most definitely one of the most wonderful people I have ever met. You have been there for so many of us and know that we are all here for you now with love, support, prayers and whatever else you need. Much love and affection, J-La
I'm praying for you too Beth. I love you like the sister I never had and if I can lend you some of my hope, love and energy it's yours for the taking.
ReplyDeleteDear Beth,
ReplyDeleteYou were often in our thoughts before this happened, somebody or other would often ask when we met if anybody had heard from you, we miss you! You will be constantly in our thoughts now. Here in Alsace we are all thinking of you and sending our best wishes and love, prayers, support.
Wish there was something more that we could do......
Love Angela
Dear Beth-
ReplyDeleteMy heart goes out to you at such a difficult time. I don't think I have the right words for something like this. I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers during what I hope will be your fight to victory.
love,
Kelly Leech
Beth, I came to this site because of your wonderful sister Cathy. My heart goes out to you and I will be praying deeply for you and your entire family.
ReplyDeleteGod Bless You.
Beth;
ReplyDeleteYou are in our thoughts and prayers. We are praying for a speedy and full recovery and many happy and event filled years with your boys.
God bless you and your family.
Frank
Beth,
ReplyDeleteI think this blog is a wonderful idea. I so wish I were closer so that I could be there for you as you have always been for me. You are one of the strongest women I know. You've been there for me and so many other people with your words and actions, and I only wish I could make this all go away. I'm not the best 'prayer' around, but I'm sending all the good mo-jo I know up to the Gods in your name! (and asking anyone that is a good 'prayer' to send them up in your name!)
I love you!
Pamela
Dear Beth,
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing your story and allowing us to be a part of your journey. Like many others, I can't seem to find the words to convey my thoughts. Please know that my heart, thoughts, and prayers are with you and your family. I'm wishing you strength, peace, courage, and most of all healing.
Love,
Tasha
Oh, Beth. I don't know what to say. I am stunned and will be praying for you to beat this.
ReplyDeleteHelen Joyce
Jesus bore the curse for me; therefore, I forbid growths and tumors to inhabit my body. The life of God within me dissolves growths and tumors, and my strength and health is restored. (Matt. 16:19; John 14:13; Mark 11:23.)
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Growths and tumors have no right to my body. They are a thing of the past for I am delivered from the authority of darkness. (Col. 1:13,14.)
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Every organ and tissue of my body functions in the perfection that God created it to function. I forbid any malfunction in my body in Jesus' name. (Gen. 1:28,31.)
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Father, Your Word has become a part of me. It is flowing in my bloodstream. It flows to every cell of my body, restoring and transforming my body. Your Word has become flesh; for You sent Your Word and healed me. (James 1:21; Ps. 107:20; Prov. 13:3.)
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Your Word is manifest in my body, causing growths to disappear. Arthritis is a thing of the past. I make a demand on my bones and joints to function properly in Jesus' Name. (Mark 11:23; Matt. 17:20.)
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Heavenly Father, as I give voice to Your Word, the law of the Spirit of Life in Christ Jesus makes me free from the law of sin and death. And your Life is energizing every cell of my body. (Rom. 8:12)
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Dear Beth,
ReplyDeleteJust two years prior to last April, I, too, was diagnosed with cancer and went through several months of chemo and radiation. All through this difficult time I had such wonderful support from family and friends that I attribute my remission to them as well as science. We love your gracious sister, Cathy, and we'll keep on praying for you to return to good health!
Blessings,
Peter
Beth,
ReplyDeleteI will be thinking of you and praying, sending you as many positive thoughts as possible. I hope that you get through this ordeal very quickly and recover your health. You are such a wonderful person, I have faith that you will get better to spend many many more years with your family. Steph joins me in wishing you all the very best.
Laurie
Beth,
ReplyDeleteSeveral of my TX friends are putting together prayer circles for you (most denominations covered). Praying hard that you can kick this cancer's butt!! I want to come see you sometime soon, Andrea is going to keep us posted on how you're feeling after your first treatment and I will follow your blog closely. I want to help if I can, so put me to work when I come out and let me know a good time to come. Barry's giving me his hotel and airline miles so I can come anytime--say the word.
Love to you, Paul and the boys--praying and missing you in TX!
Patty
Dear Beth,
ReplyDeleteI admire your courage during this challenge and know that the Lord is mindful of you and your family. Please know that we are praying for you here in Utah.
I enjoyed seeing your mother and brother this summer and look forward to seeing you again on a future trip to the South.
Stay strong,
Scott
My mom is on the case with ferocity, and I doubt there's a Methodist in California who isn't praying for you. And if there IS one who is slacking, she'll hunt them down. My mom's tough like that.
ReplyDeleteDearest Beth,
ReplyDeleteThis shocking news stuns and saddens me. It simply does not seem possible that you could even be old enough to be coping with such a challenge. How quickly the decades are flying by.
I have never personally faced a health challenge like this before, but I do know from personal experience that Heavenly Father's amazing, unfathomable grace CAN and WILL sustain us....NO MATTER WHAT.
I will pray fervently for you and your sweet family. Visualize every cell and organ in your body permeated with the infinite white Light of Christ and every facet of His limitless and eternal Atonement.
Be blessed .... and know that I love you and am so proud of the accomplished adult you have become. Your family is so fortunate to share mortality with such a choice spirit as yourself.
More later, precious friend.
MOMTricia
You once replied to me, "My Dearest Faith," at a time when I greatly needed such kindness and warmth. I will henceforth ONLY communicate with you in the same fashion, because, you ARE dearest.
ReplyDeleteMy Dearest Beth,
I can't imagine how it's possible to know you and not feel respect and admiration (and plain goodness in general). When I first came to the MOMS Club and listened to you speak so confidently, eloquently, and personably on some topic, I thought "Wow, I want to be like that!" You have taught many of us reading this blog how to present themselves better, how to best run an organization, how to be firm, and yet so darned likable. But, make no mistake, few can really achieve that like you. There is no other Beth Moore. (Okay, aside from that other Beth Moore.) I still consider you to be my mentor and constantly an inspiration. It may sound exaggerated, but I am being as truthful as I can possibly be when I say that you have forever transformed me. We, here, listening and loving you are part of the universe, sending that part of strength and peace to you.
Much love,
Faith
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