Technological advancement has afforded all of us with so many choices–and for this I shall be eternally grateful.  By technology, I  do not only mean the convenience or the entertainment aspects that we have grown to enjoy, but more importantly the scientific part–the part of technology that actually has influence on the quality of each of our lives.  Living in these “times”, science seems to be making advances at warped speed, and because of this swiftness of discovery,  I was given pause to ask the ever-present question, “What If?” This query seems to haunt me now even more than ever as I realize just how fortunate that I am, that WE all are, to live now, to live in this scientific day-and-age. In my case, had I been born even just a few decades before, my choice in fibroid treatment would have been just 1–hysterectomy. For me, that is a horrifying choice.  My fibroid grew from the size of a walnut to a 6 month fetus in a matter of just five to six years during my late 40’s. I look back on that time and the unbarableness of this growth completely took over my life–a living nightmare, indeed. Alas, technology and science provided me with a choice of treatment other than the dreaded hysterectomy. A new device was on the horizon, Focused Ultrasound.  This “advanced” procedure provided me with everything to rid me of my demon-fibroid!–no surgery–no invasive treatment–no down time–no drugs or anesthesia. Control and choice are now options, and for this I  have a fully functioning body, with all of my “parts” intact.

And, as I play with my new granddaughter, I am relieved that the hereditary aspect of fibroids will not take over her sweet life, as it did mine. For living in these “times” of science and technology  all of the treatment advancements, will mean that she will have a choice…and for that I am grateful.