The cyst/tumor/whatever-it-is has been living a very healthy life in my ovary. It has grown 0.4 centimeters since September. At this rate, it will be 3 centimeters next month.

The cyst/tumor specilist I went to see yesterday told me that he's concerned with the fact that the "thing" I have has got a bumpy surface. If it's indeed a cyst, it should have a smooth surface (like a water bubble). He asked me to do a blood test, and we'll do another ultrasound next Tuesday to take another look at that "thing."

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A colleague of mine just had surgery to take her half of her thyroid out. She told me that she suddenly burst out crying like a baby, with wrinkly face and everything, before they put her under. I remember my mom doing similar things when she was about to go into the operating room. I wonder if I'll have the same reaction.

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Although it's still quite early, I've already started doing research on different surgical options. Of course, there's no good or bad when it comes to choosing a surgery. It's absolutely no fun at all. Period.