I have had a couple of docs tell me that chemo can begin as soon as the drain is out, and I hope/expect to get the drain out tomorrow. As I have an appointment with my oncologist on Wednesday, I called their office and asked if it was appropriate to schedule chemo for Wednesday after my appointment...and the answer was "yes." So, I am now on the calendar for getting the first round of Adriamycin and Cytoxin on Wednesday afternoon.
This morning I saw my OB/GYN to make sure that my cervical health was okay and to discuss menopause - which I will be entering soon because of the chemo - and to discuss removing my ovaries. I need to decide whether to have an oopharectomy (just ovaries) or hysterectomy, and I have been given a lot of material to help me make that decision. One of the side effects of some of my drugs can be endometrial cancer, and that makes me nervous, so I may be leaning toward the hysterectomy. The genetic testing will also help me to make that decision, as I want to learn my risks.
I am now scheduled for a DEXA (bone density scan) and a thyroid ultrasound; this is to follow up on, respectively, the degeneration in my hips and the fact that my thyroid continues to be lumpy.
The medical week begins. I hope that your day is going well!
Love,
Kristina
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Another light week at the Savage house. Kristina, you are amazing!
Shall we have a web-poll on the number of BBQ's and playdates you will also enjoy this week?
I'll start. 7 days, 4 social meals, 9 playdates.
I'll up the ante -- 5 meals; 10 playdates. (Okay, I'm a wimpy gambler...)
Well, you're at the top of the ski jump, kiddo...don't forget that there are lots of us down here to help with landing as we can.
Well, I myself do not know how many playdates and dinners will come about....but we're about to leave for a playdate at the wading pool with Beth & Anna, and tomorrow is PEPS in the morning at Marilyn & Damien's, and tomorrow afternoon two sets of neighbors, each with a small child, will come over to BBQ with us.... For some people, this would be a recipe for getting over-tired, but for me, it's a recipe for getting well!
Carolyn, I love being compared to Lance. I *might* even be more stubborn than he is...only time will tell! LOL
Love to all, K
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