For those not familiar with the phrase:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Uff_da
Uff Da is exactly how I felt a few weeks ago when my onc strongly suggested that I get an oophorectomy.... or more technically.. a bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy. I thought we were done! And yes, we are done with treatment but now we move into the "prevention of recurrence" phase of things.
In my case, estrogen suppression is a key part of "prevention of recurrence". The current thinking is that in my particular case, an ooph to pull me forward into true menopause followed by aromatase inhibitors provides a statistically significant improvement in odds. So, today I offer up my ovaries to the gods of survival and look forward to dancing on top of the planet for many years.
The past three days have felt like a quick holiday in between radiation and ooph surgery. I have felt well enough to hike up hills and walk along the beach. I feel very fortunate to have made it to the top of black mountain - a personal milestone that for me stands for strength and wellness. (Many thanks to Chris for setting the pace!)
My hiking will be curtailed after surgery but I look forward, again, to making daily progress by walking to Zoe's, then to the rose and crown, then up the Dish, then Windy Hill .. and then Black Mountain again! Wish me luck today!
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