Yesterday was my first meeting with my oncologist. I was lucky to have mom and Nik there with me to help me remember stuff. But I know you are all wondering what happened, so here it is:
*They are still not 100% sure it is Hodgkin's. They are like 90% sure. But the difference between the treatment of Hodgkin's and Non-Hodgkin's is 180 degrees. So they want to be 100% sure. Fine.
* That means I may have to have another biopsy. Only this one would have to be from the mass in my chest. Either with a needle or with a small incision between my ribs. Yay.
* Before my first chemo treatment in a couple weeks I have to have the following done: Bone Marrow Biopsy, PET/CT scan, EKG, and a port put in above my collar bone. The port is first, this is so they don't have to stick me every time I do chemo or they need blood. I'm ok with this. That is Monday in the morning. Tuesday I have the PET/CT scan and the EKG.
***sorry, I am going to publish this much now, and come back to it later. Sorry!***
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It's a good thing you're so strong. I don't know that a wimp like me would be able to handle this, but you do it with such grace!
ReplyDeleteWe're still praying for you.
wow, well if you want any company on tuesday i'd be glad to come! Love you and praying for you!
ReplyDeleteHonestly!? Another biopsy!? Ahh my lamb chop I'm sorry that you have to do that on top of everything else. But I'm glad they are taking the time to make sure everything is in tip top shape. Let me know if you need anything! This will be your first and last treatment, you're gonna rock it!!
ReplyDeleteGreg had to have a bone marrow biopsy when he was six year old. All he remembers is that he got to go to Leatherby's afterwards. So, if you wanna go, Leatherby's is on me!
ReplyDeleteLet me know your schedule on Monday and Tuesday, so that if I can bring you lunch, dinner etc etc.. talk to you later on Sunday! ^_-
ReplyDeleteHang in there sweetie! We love you.
ReplyDeleteSorry to hear that they may want another biopsy... goes to show that medicine is not an exact science :-) We are praying for you! David and Mindy Jolley
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