Week 1

What an exhausting week it has been! Actually, it hasn't even been a week yet since I was diagnosed but it feels like it has been much longer. First I did what I do best and got organized.  We thought about the things that would make me most comfortable in preparation for treatment so we got an iPad, a flatscreen t.v. for our bedroom (long awaited purchase!), and wigs (which costs way more than the t.v., I might add). We also started the paperwork on our insurance claim for "critical illness" which was an extra option I ironically qualified for because I had a high health score. We are fortunate to have taken that option on our insurance since it will be a huge help financially and is one less thing to worry about.

I also had to do a bunch of tests like blood tests, a bone scan, and a ct scan, which check for further spread of the cancer. So far, the great news is that my blood work came back normal and the bones look good. My doctor is also sending my biopsy slides from RCH to the cancer agency to be reviewed by their pathologists for a second opinion as a precaution. Tomorrow I will see my oncologist at the cancer agency who will review all the tests and prepare me to start treatment.  My first chemotherapy session is scheduled for the afternoon after my visit with the doctor. Although I am wrapping my brain about starting chemo tomorrow since I was expecting it to start Monday, I am ready to begin this journey.

Thank you for all the emails and words of encouragement.

J