After four years of marriage, Angela and her husband decided they were ready to start a family. During an appointment with her Ob/Gyn, however, Angela discovered that her pap smear test results were abnormal. Further tests confirmed her fears that she would have to put off getting pregnant due to cervical cancer.
Angela, crushed at the thought of never living her dream of motherhood, met with David P.Warshall, MD, Head of Gynecological Oncology at Cooper, who shared with her the option of a surgical procedure which could remove the cancer, but preserve her ability to have a child. Angela soon underwent the procedure, known as a radical trachelectomy. Six years later, she is cancer free and enjoying the joy of motherhood thanks to her beautiful, two-year-old daughter.
Here is her story…
Being one of Jehovah’s Witnesses, I am concerned with the use of blood. Can this surgery be performed without the use of blood?
Vince,
Thank you for your comment and interest. Cooper offers a variety of bloodless care services, however, they differ on a case by case basis. If you are interested in this procedure we suggest you speak with your doctor about the possibilities. For more information about our Bloodless Care Program click HERE