I can't believe I am having to create a blog for this, but oh well ...it is what it is and IT could always be worse, I suppose. I had a friend who a few years ago went through a really rough fight of cancer, and she too felt overwhelmed with all the love and concern of soooo many family and loved ones, and it got really hard an exhausting having to repeat the latest updates...which happen daily these days...so, she and her husband created a blog. Not only to have as an awesome journal of our journey through all of this, but too, so that family that is far away can be just as up to date and current with all the information that is flooding in right now. It is definitely ALOT to handle and process , for sure. And some days and BY FAR better than others. Emotionally and Physically. We are strong, I am stubborn- which is just gonna come in amazingly handy in this situation- and don't intend to by any means let this beat me. I am definitely scared, that goes without saying...but once treatments actually get started...and we know what our "normal" will be....we HOPE , it will make it easier on all of us. The unknown, is just scary!
They placed the IV Port, surgicially in my chest yesterday...HOLY goodness is it tender...but I am feeling alot more relief from it this evening so that is GREAT and I couldn't be happier. I have 2 of the best Oncologists in the Western US, that I am seeing and they are amazing. They wanted things started immediately, but also know I have young children and just want to feel decent through the holiday with them and the family who will be in town. BUT...I have promised, on the 26th, they can have me, without a fight. They were both very supportive and agreed that these few days of waiting would be ok.... but fully intend to start Dec 26th. So, New Years won't be stellar, but Christmas...which is all I really care about at this point...will be great!
The Oncologists got me approved for a PET Scan, which is an absolute FORTUNE....and not everyone is qualified for one. I had that done Monday Morning, so I had to avoid people in general for about 6 hours after...which was tuff, since I live with 3 OF THEM! :) I just hid out and rested...so it was fine. We should have those results at tomorrows appt at 230p, with the Chemo Infusion Nurses and the Dr. afterwards. They will be educating us on how things work, how the Port will work, what to do, and not to do etc. So, I will post another update tomorrow after that.
I know I started this blog kinda mid-process...so later tonite, I will write posts back from the very beginning for those, who are just reading alot of this for the first time! Love to you all and thanks for the support and prayers for me and my sweetest of all family! Love you.
