cervical cancer

[HillSlugger]

What is the situation in the US if this vaccine becomes mandatory? Are you expected to pay for it, or do you get it free of charge?

There are many immunizations that are mandatory. For the majority, we are expected to have it covered by medical insurance. They are free through special programs to only those you can't otherwise cover the cost

[Pika]

I read this thread with great interest- it seems like ages ago now..
today my sister is off to surgery in vancouver for ovarian cancer
I don't know if there is a link but she did have HPV.
The whole thing is very scarey- until 3 weeks ago I was running with her weekly- she seemed in good health - although she was complaining more of abdominal cramping and pain after she ate.
I find it shocking how quickly one's health can deteriorate.
Today when she left, she looked like the living dead God: it is awful!
We won't know too much until after the surgery- ie whether it has metastasized and to what extent- hmmmm I am sick with worry and regret- I wished i had spoken up when she looked worn out, I wished I had pushed her more to see another Dr when she first complained of odd abdominal pain 10 yrs ago...I just feel sad about the whole thing.

[crazycanuck]

(((((((PIKA)))))))))

Don't feel like it's your fault Pika-Even if you had said something, she may not have heeded your advice. You're not a bad person.

Sending good thoughts your way. Please keep us updated on your sister.

Take care

c

[Grog]

{{{Pika}}}

Don't worry too much okay, that's not going to help her anyway. Focus on recovery.

Good luck.

[Wahine]

(((((((Pika))))))))

I'm so sorry you're going through this. I know that this is very difficult for you. CC is right, it's not your fault and you need to try to let go of the guilt. Not easy. I'll be saying blessings for you and your sister in my meditations.

Take care.

[Running Mommy]

OMG OMG OMG!!!! Ok, this is scary!! I so hope that she is ok. But on a selfish note what you posted is beyond scary to me. You see when I was IM training I had some bad cramping and a bit of bleeding. I've had cervical cancer so I went to the doc. The pap came up ok, but she said I had an ovary that "didn't look quite right" and she wanted me to have some tests on it at an OB who specializes in such stuff. Well I've put it off for two months now.
But after what I just read, I will be calling the doctor MONDAY!!!
OH man!!! I sure hope she is ok! I'll be doing the Subaru womens tri in Oct. that benefits ovarian cancer research, so I would love to run it for her!
Give her my best! I'll be praying for the entire Pika family!!
Denise

[Pika]

Thank-you for all the well wishes and prayers. We are hoping she will have surgery today- though I haven't heard anything yet so that may mean tomorrow!
RM don't delay! I guess if I will have learned anything from this it will be to keep asking questions until I am satisfied with the answer.
I do believe we must take responsibility for our own health, that being said my sis is a non-smoker/non-drinker/exerciser who didn't eat crap.
What she did have was a mystery abdominal pain that would come and go- stay away for many months just to return to make her sick( crampy) but no missed day at work or anything.
She was told it "was in her head", that she had some parasite that "everyone has but you are just more sensitive".
I know I will listen to my body more closely now and get answers when needed.
Thanks again everyone