Felicia's cervical cancer battle

Hello everyone,
I’ve struggled over the past few months deciding if and when I would share my very private battle with cancer. (Here it goes!!)
July 24th, 2015 I had a surgery done to remove precancerous cells in my cervix. I thought that all my worries would be over after that day. However, God had other plans. On July 26th 2015, I was given devastating news that would change my life forever. During my initial surgery on July 24th I was informed by doctors at Memorial Herman that my precancerous cells had already turned cancerous. For the first time in life I felt my body betrayed me I was defeated . I was being told I had CANCER!!! At 26 years old you aren't prepared to hear those words. I didn’t know if I could handle it emotionally, physically or even spiritually, but what I did know is the people around me weren’t going to let me give up. I have Cory,two beautiful boys, and myself I have to fight for. God has truly blessed me with placing such great supporters in this process thus far with my fight with cancer. Also, the wonderful doctors and nurses at MD Anderson Cancer Center who continue to give me encouragement.
The original plan for treatment was set for a hysterectomy with possible chemo and radiation. This was not an option for me because I would love to have more children. After intense testing and many needle poking’s I learned that I was a candidate for two procedures. One which was less invasive than the other called a cone biopsy (both fertility preserving). September 21st I underwent my second surgery later learning this surgery was unsuccessful and the cancer was deeper than originally thought. As a result of this it left me feeling angry and hopeless. Once again my body had betrayed me. I could throw myself a pity party , but I won't . The good news came, and I am still a candidate for the trachelectomy. Which is very meticulous surgery and will preserve my fertility as long as the cancer has not spread to my lymph nodes which will be discovered during surgery by the pathologist .I now have been set for the procedure to remove this dreadful cancer from my body November 9th, 2015 which I am highly grateful and blessed to receive this. Unfortunately, this will require a 2-5 day stay in the hospital and bed rest for 3-4 weeks,until the catheter can be removed. Things may take a turn for the worse financially and I worry about my family. I will be out of work possibly 6-10 weeks depending on how things go. Cory will have to be out of work a few weeks to care for me in the hospital and home.  With medical bills piling up and our daily living expenses not being met life seems to be hitting us very hard. I am a prideful woman, so making this account is something new to me, but there comes a time where we have to put our pride to the side. If there is anything you can do even if it’s a small prayer you are very much appreciated.