Friday, June 24, 2011
Things I Don't Like
Dr. N. began talking almost before he got the door open, as usual. He greeted me and asked how I was feeling, then said, "There are things on this report that I don't like!" He proceeded to explain the several tiny, new tumors and inflamations I have going on in my body. One under the bone in my right shoulder. One glittering lymph node in the central area of my right upper chest. A small tumor on a bone in my lower back. A large, inflammatory area in my left upper chest. Etc. etc. etc. "So, I want to do something new--I want to use Carboplatin (previously declined by my insurance) and, let's see, they shot us down last time, so I need to appeal and get that approved. We don't want to wait...what's your schedule like next week?"
I'm still sick. Sicker. But, there are therapies to try that are worth appealing and enthusiasm for a better diagnosis next PET/CT. What's not to like?
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Darn trials....Aren't you glad we understand the big picture? Keep up the fight, my friend.
Hang in there Miss Gae! You are one tough cookie!
What is up with all of this????? Perhaps it is because I haven't pushed our little "outing" hard enough!!! It is time to go!!!
I have been wanting to post a comment for a while, but didn't know exactly what to say, other than 'I don't like' any of this. I am constantly amazed by your positive attitude during what I'm sure is a really difficult time. I know I'm just apart of the family through marriage, but to me you are my Aunt Gae, and feel so blessed to have you in my life. You have impacted me and continue to impact my life in so many ways. Thanks for the example. Sending our love and prayers. xo
:( for the bad news.
:) That you are still Here & Happy.
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