Bad news from the oncologist

[silver_chipmunk]

I need chemo.

I got up and called them to find out if the test results were in; they were. So mashfanficchick and zer mother picked me up and took me there. And the upshot was that the test values were such that chemo is indicated. I am also going to need a CAT scan, a bone scan, and some kind of heart test I never heard of. After that they arranged for me to see the surgeon again, because she is going to have to put a port in me.

I am going to lose my hair, the oncologist was frank about that. It will, of course, grow back, but I will lose it. The Kid is going to knit me head coverings to wear.

After the appointment we went to Chopt for lunch, and then back to mashfanficchick's place to do some work. That got cut short as a fuse kept blowing in her apartment. Meanwhile I ran my meeting on Zoom from zer computer. Which was only marginally successful.

After that we went to Buffalo Wild Wings and then Shop Rite. And then home where I fed the pets and am now doing this.

Gratitude List:

1. The FWiB, Didn't Skype today but e-mailed.

2. The Kid is supportive.

3. mashfanficchick and zer mother.

4. My medical team.

5. My insurance.

6. Air conditioning.

Comments

[conuly]

You're also going to lose your fingernails. Nobody talks about that, but it's a much bigger hassle. When my mother did chemo, the nurses told us that some people try to keep their hands cold as much as possible, with ice packs and all, to minimize nail damage. I don't know if it really worked. My mother didn't care to try it.

*hugs*

[silver_chipmunk]

Thanks. I'll be prepared for the nails then, anyway.

[spikedluv]

I'm sorry to hear that! I'm sending good thoughts into the universe that you get through this without feeling too crappy from the chemo.

That's sweet of your daughter. Did you get to choose the yarn?!! *g*

[silver_chipmunk]

She showed me a lot of different yarns she thought I'd like and she's going to use an assortment.

Thanks for the good thoughts!

[helvetica]

<3 I'm so sorry to hear that. That's so sweet that the kid is going to knit you head coverings!!! <3 I hope that the chemo goes well and is efficient! sending you lots of love <3 <3

[silver_chipmunk]

Thank you! Yeah, she's a good one.