My test results have been showing up online for a couple of days now. I've stopped googling the results, but I have been checking them out to see if any are flagged "abnormal." It's frustrating knowing the results, but not being able to talk to my doctor about them until THE END OF JULY. The ones that I've been the most worried about (pap smear/uterine biopsy) are not tests that post online. I was given a phone number to call to check on those. They told me that they'd be ready in 2-3 weeks.
Because I have ZERO patience, I decided to call this afternoon because, you never know! Maybe the results were in early!
I put in all of the information that they asked for and waited.
"You have 6 new test results." The automated voice said.
"Your total cholesterol was 170."
I completely forgot she ordered cholesterol tests. I was too focused on the whole "checking for cancer!"
With the exception of HDL being a tad bit high (normal range for women is under 50. Mine was 54) all of my cholesterol was good.
Then, the automated voice said "the pap smear/cervical screening taken on June 24th were...."
My heart dropped into my stomach.
I took a deep breath and waited.
Normal.
One down, one to go. But honestly? I'm not worried about cancer anymore because from what I've read, uterine cancer involves a lot of bleeding. My problem is the exact opposite. Today is three months exactly since my last period.
I still have questions that need to be answered (do I have PCOS? A pituitary disorder?)-- but it's looking more and more like the answer to those questions will NOT be "cancer." And because I'm sick of negativity, I'm going to rejoice in this one piece of wonderfully, glorious good news. I'd love it if you'd join me because so many of you have given me the support and encouragement that I've needed throughout this ordeal. I can't even begin to thank you enough.
Hooray for wonderfully glorious, good news!!