Went to the doctor today for blood tests, which were good, and to consult with the doctor on what happens next. Which is that i get a port flush in three weeks, and have to get a bone density test, because she is starting me on an (oral) medication, an hormone inhibitor. So the news is good and I am pleased.
Had my bone density scan today, to establish a baseline so they can monitor how the estrogen inhibitor affects me. It was a long wait for a short procedure, and not much to be said about it.
Hugs to everyone here. I've been away for a while, thanks for the responses to Ann's passing. It's been a rough month. First Ann, then my friend Jean after a long struggle with dementia, then my friend Penny's brother was found unresponsive at home and died two days before Christmas, and just last week a friend just a few years older than me had a pulmonary embolism. Her daughter did CPR but the drugs they gave her to break the clots caused brain bleeds. They elected to remove her from life support due to the damage. It's just been a shitty end and start of the year.
Kyzyl, how horrible for you and all so many people who love and miss Ann, Jean, Penny's brother, and your other friend. It's just so hard to understand so much loss.
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Sometimes I utterly despair of The Powers That Be in any particular country or situation - other times - like this - hope comes shining through.
Fuck cancer.
Better than some of the alternatives. But I'd rather have him around.
F*ck. That was quick. Sorry for your loss.