I had a really rough year in 2011, who would of known it would be filled with the thought of death from a deadly disease and losing a fantastic job I believe was from the cancer.
Discovering the cancer in June 2011 I fought for what is mine and I can honestly say it never had a chance of taking my life.
So now it is 2012, I moved back to Illinois from Virginia. A job was promised to me but would find out the company lied and will not answer calls or emails.
Seen the new chemo doctor in Illinois, she had MRI, Pet Scan and CT scans done on me...
with a huge smile the doctor gives me the news. I am officially in remission, the cancer, tumor is completely gone. The damage it left behind is completely healed, no reconstruction surgery is needed.
I have been seeing my therapist whom also gave me my first letter and also the doctor who will be my gender and general practitioner.
Today, Monday the 12, I have returned from my doctor. I have had full blood tests, full physical and every lab they can come up to be sure I have no trace of cancer anywhere. My hormones were a huge question the testosterone is under 120 and a nonexistent prostrate was found ( no chance of cancer there). Normal total testosterone levels range from 300 - 1000 ng/dL. I had also a chromosome test and it states my results are 47,XXY which is Klinefelter syndrome.
For the longest time what I was expressing to friends and family I was female and was laughed at or made fun of or was told it was a phase in my life, well for all medical and legal matters I am genetically female, the only male existence is the penis. I have estrogen in my body at the level 45, the average female is between 25 – 75. I am now officially just using estrogen, no spiro and no pre estrogen.
So for two months I have been searching for work, then I get a call from Ricoh asking me to apply there. I was given three interviews while competing against 200 people. Ricoh gave me a offer letter yesterday 03/2012.
Wow alot has happen since I wrote last. I am planning surgery for my complete srs and breasts which is needed hehe, too small on top. I will keep you all in touch as my hair is now growing back.
I really do make a attractive bald woman.....but I love my hair.
Thursday, March 22, 2012
The woman in me
Labels: cancer, employement, hair, hormones, transition, woman, year
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Hi Shauna and I'm so glad you're doing better and even have some hair now!!
And you have a job!!!
I have many of the markers of a KS. I've asked to be tested and just get written off by my doctor. I hope it doesn't take cancer to make this happen someday.
Again, glad to hear you're doing well.
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Calie xx
Many of us have roller coaster journeys to find our true selves but you have set some new standards...
How you stayed strong and positive through all of this I have no idea, what an example. If anyone deserves a clear run to your future you do. Good luck with the new job.
Dearest Shauna,
It is so wonderful to hear you are in remission now. I have been praying very hard for you~and my brother~both at the same time. He has lymphoma, but at the moment the doctor says his treatments have chased it away, much like yours. PRAISE THE LORD!!!
I know a lot of people scoff at the notion of God~but I know in my heart and soul that if He didn't exist~you and my brother might very possibly not still be with us.
Again~my mascara is running from tears of joy~shed for a very joyous result of my prayers for you. May God continue to bless you with this new job and continued good health.
Hugs and Prayers,
Cynthia XX
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