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Radiation therapy for vulvar cancer
Gynecologic Cancers | Last Active: Dec 11, 2023 | Replies (117)Comment receiving replies
I believe the discussion was radiation to try and shrink it, then surgery. I think I'm ready for that plan but I'm a bit worried about 5 days on then 2 days off because of the distance to the hospital. We are about 50 miles one way. I'm really struggling with the number of people involved. I get the care team aspect, but I am an incredibly private person and just can't wrap my head around the degree of dignity that is going to be taken away. It may sound silly for that to be my struggle given the situation but I can't get past it. I so appreciate your help. Is it normal for my concerns and anxiety to get out of control late at night?
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@vsinn2000
Your feelings, especially at night, are completely understandable. My surgery was in the upper digestive tract and involved a 7 day hospital stay and I was told there would be an NG tube in place for several days (it is a tube that goes down the nose into the stomach). Prior to the surgery (and late at night) I would worry about that silly NG tube and not being able to breathe and all other sorts of things which would never occur.
I know this easier said than done - but try as much as possible to reign in your worries. I'm sure that everyone will be respectful of your privacy and will treat you with dignity.
This will be difficult, but just take it one step at a time.
Teresa