I spoke with Terri, the clinical trial research nurse on Thursday. She said that I will "tenatively" start chemo on July 27th. Not certain yet, but....if not that day...close to that day. There is some computer randomization that needs to be done and then I will know for sure.... Hopefully tomorrow or the next day.
Keeping my fingers crossed for chemo to start as soon as possible...so it can get over with as soon as possible.
Sunday, July 18, 2010
On again...
Back to the Surgeon to get the stitches removed. They really hurt coming out! The incision was healed quite well... and scabbed and that's probably what hurt the most. Taking the stitches with the scabs.
He said everything looked great and I should see him in about a month. He also told me he is really thrown by my new last name. He said, I am so used to Flora Akers....and now I have a Flora Ryan....sheesh. :)
He is a great Dr. with a wonderful sense of humor. Sometimes it's hard to find both in your Dr., but I am fortunate.
He said everything looked great and I should see him in about a month. He also told me he is really thrown by my new last name. He said, I am so used to Flora Akers....and now I have a Flora Ryan....sheesh. :)
He is a great Dr. with a wonderful sense of humor. Sometimes it's hard to find both in your Dr., but I am fortunate.
Thursday, July 8, 2010
Week of 7-08-10
Went to the surgeon's office on Tuesday...hoping to have all the stitches taken out. No go. He took out the cotton drain and damn did that hurt!! Dr said he wants to leave the stitches in for another week to let the incision heal fully. It is looking a lot better and no sign of infection. :)
Had an appointment today, Thursday, with the Oncologist and had several tests performed. First off I had to have a MUGA Scan. It's a test that checks the heart and its function. They had to put in an IV, draw a vial of blood and inject that blood into some radioactive material. The blood had to be mixed with the radioactive material until it "attached" to the red blood cells. After about 20 minutes, they called me back into the room to re-inject the radioactive blood back into my body. After that was done, they sent me to another room to have the scan. I laid on the table for nearly 20 minutes, and I think I even fell asleep. :)
After I left there I went to have my chest x-ray done, but they said I had to see my Dr. first. So off to the Oncologists office. Got there, had to have some labs done. Wouldn't you know that they poked me in the SAME vein they just used for my IV. Hurt a bit, but nothing I cannot handle. After that I saw the Dr. and the Nurse Practicioner. Asked about the possibility of going back to work full time...that is a no go :(. Both of them "checked" me...aka...felt me up. LOL. I think they like to rub all over me. Ha. Asked me if I had any questions about the chemo therapy.... I told them I think we have discussed chemo the last three times I was there and I cannot think of any other questions. They said the wound was healing nicely and told me to contact Terri, the clinical trial nurse.
Went to have the chest x-ray and I even think the technician was hitting on me. Ugh.... what a day.
Movin on and movin up....
Had an appointment today, Thursday, with the Oncologist and had several tests performed. First off I had to have a MUGA Scan. It's a test that checks the heart and its function. They had to put in an IV, draw a vial of blood and inject that blood into some radioactive material. The blood had to be mixed with the radioactive material until it "attached" to the red blood cells. After about 20 minutes, they called me back into the room to re-inject the radioactive blood back into my body. After that was done, they sent me to another room to have the scan. I laid on the table for nearly 20 minutes, and I think I even fell asleep. :)
After I left there I went to have my chest x-ray done, but they said I had to see my Dr. first. So off to the Oncologists office. Got there, had to have some labs done. Wouldn't you know that they poked me in the SAME vein they just used for my IV. Hurt a bit, but nothing I cannot handle. After that I saw the Dr. and the Nurse Practicioner. Asked about the possibility of going back to work full time...that is a no go :(. Both of them "checked" me...aka...felt me up. LOL. I think they like to rub all over me. Ha. Asked me if I had any questions about the chemo therapy.... I told them I think we have discussed chemo the last three times I was there and I cannot think of any other questions. They said the wound was healing nicely and told me to contact Terri, the clinical trial nurse.
Went to have the chest x-ray and I even think the technician was hitting on me. Ugh.... what a day.
Movin on and movin up....
Friday, July 2, 2010
Phone call....
I got a phone call from the research nurse for the clinical trial today. I have to see the surgeon on Tuesday and hoped I could see the Oncologist the same day as to not have to make so many trips. But of course...I cannot get in on that day.
So I have to go in and see the Oncologist on Thursday and have the pre-testing done before I can start chemo and the clinical trial. I need to have some blood tests, chest x-rays and a MUGA scan.
Will be about 2-3 weeks and chemo starts. I am fully expecting my hair to fall out in a few weeks but I just need to get this thing on the move.
I just thought I would drop a short update to keep ya informed. I will let you know how it goes next week.
Chat with you soon.
So I have to go in and see the Oncologist on Thursday and have the pre-testing done before I can start chemo and the clinical trial. I need to have some blood tests, chest x-rays and a MUGA scan.
Will be about 2-3 weeks and chemo starts. I am fully expecting my hair to fall out in a few weeks but I just need to get this thing on the move.
I just thought I would drop a short update to keep ya informed. I will let you know how it goes next week.
Chat with you soon.
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