← Return to My mom has recurrent UTIs.

Discussion

My mom has recurrent UTIs.

Gynecologic Cancers | Last Active: 3 days ago | Replies (19)

Comment receiving replies
@val64

I don't see anything for you to be guilty about. If her cancer has been monitored with scans, there's no real reason for a pelvic exam, especially if she's on immunotherapy. And since the cancer had already spread outside of the vaginal cuff, a pelvic exam is definitely not sufficient.

I also spend more time than I should dreaming myself into an alternate universe where I got better, more timely treatment, and didn't have a recurrence that's incurable. But I also recognize that what I have gotten is about the best modern US medicine has to offer, so I should be appreciative.

Jump to this post


Replies to "I don't see anything for you to be guilty about. If her cancer has been monitored..."

Thank you, Val, for your kind message. Throughout my mom's cancer journey, as well as my little sister's and mine, I often find myself reflecting on what I could have done differently or better. However, I am learning to accept things as they are and appreciate each moment.
Take care. ❤️