Another surgery during surgery time

**Warning for anyone who isn't the proud owner of their very own uterus:  This post contains 

some female stuff but I promise I won't be graphic**

In mid-November I got my first post-chemo period, which wasn't completely unexpected since my oncologist said that it was possible (yes, I really did just jump right in).  Due to pregnancies, nursing the twins and then an IUD (that I had removed during chemo), I haven't had a period since Jan of 2012.  So it was an unwelcome visitor, but at least a sign that I'm not in full blown menopause.  Anyway, imagine my surprise when just 2 weeks later I had another period begin.  So I called my oncologist's office and was told that it was probably nothing, but she wanted me to see my gynecologist for a checkup, just in case.  I finally was able to get in to see her on Friday.

I really expected her to tell me that it was just my body trying to readjust to getting a period.  Instead she told me that she suspected I'm dealing with uterine polyps.  Apparently tamoxifen (my anti-cancer medicine) has a tendency to cause extra tissue buildup in the uterus.  Her words were, "it's good for the breasts, but not so great for the uterus."  Great.  So she gave me a few options but since sometimes breast & uterine cancer are connected, we've decided to go with the option that will give us the most complete results.  

So, I'll be having an additional surgery while I'm under for the fat grafting surgery on March 3.  She will go into the uterus with a camera, look for polyps, scrape out all the extra tissue (ouch!) and then look for any "suspect" areas.  If she sees anything, she will take samples for testing.  

I'm not gonna lie, hearing the word cancer again freaks me out.  I'm sure it's nothing, I really am, but I'm finding myself feeling very anxious.  I think the combo of my 1 year anniversary since my first chemo and this news is freaking me out.  I haven't thought about chemo in a long time and just driving by the medical building yesterday made me uneasy.  

BUT I'm not going to think about it...we have so much going on in the next month that I have plenty to keep my hands and mind occupied! We're so busy with doctor's appointments, prepping for Ray's retirement (what?!) & our upcoming Disney vacation.  This will help keep my mind off of things!