Deborah Underwood:  

Life I have been divorced since 2003 and live in Canton with three of my four children. For five years I worked from home as a Medical Transcriptionist. In 2005 I was diagnosed with stage III ovarian cancer. Had surgery and an aggressive course of chemo. As with most things, there are side effects involved. In my case, I have limited usage of my hands as feet and therefore have not worked since being diagnosed. Then there was a series of complications which I am just getting over with and what do I find out?? You guessed it, the darn cancer is back again. I beat the nasty monster once and I will do it again. 2009 Went to the oncologist early spring and found out that the cancer is not curable and therefore, terminal. No idea of a timeline. I do know that as of 09/2005 I was given a 28% chance of making it five years. Looks like that will happen, but how much more, who knows. All I know is that I thank God every morning I wake up and make the most of every day. Things have not been all bad, my kids are a great help and I have my puppy. She really isn't a puppy anymore, but my companion. I can talk to her about anything and she doesn't judge me at all. June 2010 I cannot believe my "baby boys" are graduating, one from high school and one from college, not to mention, the younger is with honors!! When I was diagnosed with cancer back in August/2005, I was afraid I wouldn't be here for this. But it seems the cancer growth has been halted for the time being and all I have to do is take a little pill every morning. I hate the way it makes me feel, crabby, moody and joint pain. However, if it is not taken, the tumor will grow again, o it looks like there is not much choice in the matter other than just dealing with it. The doctors are trying to find the right combinatio...Expand for more