Well, the roller coaster ride has begun. I've never liked roller coaster rides.
I have more tests to go thru before beginning chemo, so today I will get a ct scan of my head, to see if there are any signs of the cancer there. I'll also do more blood work-- one to see if I can tolerate blood thinners to prevent clots in my swollen leg and another to check my kidney function. The latter will help detemine what chemo to use.
Then next week will start off with a bang on Monday, when I go get a chest port installed. This will make it easier for the lab techs to hook me up and administer the chemo. I'm feeling like a borg already. Lets hope I have the strength of Capt. Picard too!
Next Friday, my son Michael will get me over to the Seattle Cancer Care Alliance. Not sure what will go on there, but part of it will be a second opinion.
So, in the meantime, I am spending a lot of time on the couch to keep my leg elevated, and I'm teleworking a few hours a day most days. I have lots of books that my good buddy Gayle brought over for me, but I'd love some second hand home improvement or garden type magazines.
I have more tests to go thru before beginning chemo, so today I will get a ct scan of my head, to see if there are any signs of the cancer there. I'll also do more blood work-- one to see if I can tolerate blood thinners to prevent clots in my swollen leg and another to check my kidney function. The latter will help detemine what chemo to use.
Then next week will start off with a bang on Monday, when I go get a chest port installed. This will make it easier for the lab techs to hook me up and administer the chemo. I'm feeling like a borg already. Lets hope I have the strength of Capt. Picard too!
Next Friday, my son Michael will get me over to the Seattle Cancer Care Alliance. Not sure what will go on there, but part of it will be a second opinion.
So, in the meantime, I am spending a lot of time on the couch to keep my leg elevated, and I'm teleworking a few hours a day most days. I have lots of books that my good buddy Gayle brought over for me, but I'd love some second hand home improvement or garden type magazines.
Until next time.
Jeanette [aka Mama, Auntie, and Grandma of the Nuggets!]
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