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Kimberly waited for the doctor while continuing to think about Marco’s words in the hospital lobby. As she thought more about it, she became increasingly concerned about Opa Arthur’s condition, which was understandably fragile. Kimberly knew that her grandfather suffered from a heart condition that could flare up at any moment.
However, in her opinion, returning home at this moment was not the right choice. She was even determined that if the situation became urgent enough to require her to go back home, she would do her best to convince Opa Arthur to approve her relationship with Nicholas. Regardless, she had already fallen in love with him. Yes, even though Nicholas’s feelings towards her were still unclear to this day.
Lost in thought, Kimberly was suddenly jolted back to reality when the doctor arrived with the lab results she had been waiting for. Feeling a bit anxious, she moved closer to the doctor’s practice desk.
“So, how are my blood test results from yesterday, doc?” Kimberly asked impatiently, or rather, with curiosity.NôvelD(ram)a.ôrg owns this content.
The doctor opened the diagnosis folder he had brought with him and carefully read it before coming to a conclusion.
“Here it mentions the results of Miss Kimberly’s blood test, which is Ovarian Cancer.”
“What, doc? Cancer?” Kimberly was shocked to hear the doctor’s words. She even almost jumped out of her seat in shock at the doctor’s statement.
“Yes, that’s correct. Stage I Ovarian Cancer (T1-N0-M0), which means it’s in the early stage. Cancer cells are only present in the ovaries or fallopian tubes and haven’t spread to other organs. If treated promptly, you can be cured quickly,” the doctor explained cautiously.
Kimberly took a deep breath. Even though the doctor said it could be cured because it was in the early stages, fear still enveloped her. She had never even imagined she could be afflicted with such a dangerous disease.
“W-what should I do, doctor? Do I need to undergo surgery?”
The doctor nodded. “A hysterectomy or tumor removal surgery must be performed. In some cases, the uterus, both fallopian tubes, or both ovaries may need to be removed.”
Kimberly straightened her back. Worry coursed through her. She then asked again, “What do you mean, doctor?”
“In some cases, both ovaries are removed. This can carry the risk of the patient being unable to have children in the future,” the doctor continued.
Kimberly’s world seemed to crumble after hearing the doctor’s explanation. How could she be cured but lose the opportunity to have children in the future? Then, what was the purpose of her life?
“Does that mean I can’t have children?” Kimberly asked again to confirm.
“For your case, Miss Kimberly, I can’t say for certain. It requires in-depth observation. That’s why I recommend that you schedule the surgery as soon as possible so that the cancer cells don’t spread and endanger your life,” the doctor explained at length.
Kimberly nodded in understanding. A moment later, she asked, “So, when can I have the surgery?”
“You can make an appointment with an oncologist first, Miss Kimberly. I suggest you make the appointment as soon as possible so that this disease can be treated promptly.”
She exhaled, wiping the cold sweat from her forehead. Kimberly tried to calm herself.
Should I tell Nicholas about my condition?
Or should I keep it to myself?