Let's start with day 3 of the Pre-Chemo treatment...which would make it last Thursday. All went well, Dina had her echo cardiogram and an EKG. And bless her heart, when she was at the doctors she scheduled an appointment with her oncologist for me...we now have a "family oncologist doctor"...not that we are bragging or anything...because really we would have just as soon never met him...although he is a terrific person and we really really like him as a doctor...so it is a win/win for us. He was wondering what the heck is going on? Now he has to see Dina's mom? He was leaving town the following Friday and not returning until Tuesday, so Wednesday, Oct 10...that would be tomorrow, is my appointment with him...
From reading past posts about how quickly this doctor likes to facilitate pre-procedures...he got right on scheduling some for me. Yesterday I was in for a nuclear medicine scan, first I went in the morning and had an injection with the nuclear medicine, then later that afternoon I went back for a series of three scans: pelvis, abdomen and the chest area. I was back today for the same series of tests, but they added a 360 degree scan...they took 2 and each were about 20 minutes...with my arms above my head...OH Lordy...the technician had to help me bring my arms down to my sides after we were done! Tomorrow I go in at 10 am for the same series of three scans, then I drink a ton of water and get a CT scan...from there I head to the oncologist where we will meet up with Dina and Jamie. So tomorrow is the BIG day for me.
Dina starts her chemo on Friday, Oct 12...she was in a chemo class today and learned all about the drugs and how she will react to them...She is actually receiving 5 drugs and there was no doubt that she will lose her hair. The teacher of this chemo class was able to give them timelines for things happening and what to expect...like the nausea, the hair loss, the appetite, etc. So I think she feels good about knowing what to expect and will not be surprised and NOW, she is just ready to start this process and get all this behind her.
And me too...I am ready to get news that I can live with (ha, yeah, hope I can live with it!!) the ideal would be that there is only one and it can be surgically removed and Dr. Scott (that would be my husband) believes I will be having surgery on Friday!!! (I believe him to be overly optimistic about how quickly the oncologist can schedule something like that!) But we can still hope and pray!!
So tomorrow we will know a lot more about what the inside of me looks like and if this can be an easy fix!
The hospital prepares the patients really well. I can imagine Dina feels better knowing what to expect. I wish her al the best!!
ReplyDeleteAnd for you too ofcourse.. although tomorrow is near, it is still a long wait.
I simply cannot believe, all the twists and turns, and the grace with which you are handling them all. Praying God's peace, comfort and His Divine Presence to fill you over the course of these coming days. You are deeply loved and cared for...that beautiful daughter of yours, too!
ReplyDeleteLots of love and prayers-
Lora
It's really good how hospitals prepare people for these treatments. I wish Dina well on Friday. It will be tough no doubt.
ReplyDeleteAnd you, your big day today Col. I am thinking of you. You are in hospital right now I guess.... Praying for you dear friend....