Medical Goodness and Plans

[wickedwords]

Today I had the wrap-up visit with my oncologist, before moving on to start the radiation dance. It went great--since when I started, there was no sign of cancer cells in my body outside of the original tumor, there wasn't much of anything to be concerned about, but I was still, you know. Worried. All of my numbers looked good, other than my vitamin D is still too low, and so I get to take an additional 2000 units of D3 a day to go along with my once-a-week 50000 units. Hopefully this will finally put me in a better range.



I also have some edema, and since I have a history of heart issues, even though the chemo I had should not have affected my heart, I still get to go in for an echocardiogram on monday, just to make sure it's still okay.

Thursday, then, I meet with the naturopathic oncologist, while Friday I meet with the radiation oncologist, get my tats (really, really tiny ones), and do the simulation.

So then on Monday the 14th I get my port out, and I am very, very, very excited about that. I really want the borg implant out of there, and wish my surgeon could fit it in next week.

I'm not sure if I am starting radiation this month, or if they are holding off until Jan, but my guess is I will be starting mid-December. If so, I will have the 25th and 1st off, as the center will be closed those days, which means I might finish up at the end of January.

And if that's true, then I might be able to go to Escapade! I'll be tired as hell, I'm sure, but I am currently focusing on that awesome thought. Fares between LA and Seattle are $100 round trip right now on Alaska air, and I'm hoping to find out if I can go before that special runs out.

Seriously. Awesomecakes.

Comments

[writerlibrarian]

Good news. Good news.

Crossing my fingers your surgeon can maybe fit you in sooner.

Big hugs and lots and lots of good vibes sent your way.

[carolyn_claire]

Yay for being done with all this very soon! Can you get little kitties or something for your tats? Tiny dragons? *g*

[sinensis]

yay! Congrats on all the good numbers, and I have got my fingers crossed that you can come to Escapade.

[rheanna]

Glad to hear the good news!

[meri_oddities]

Great news! I hope it all goes well. *hugs*

Sadly, I don't think I'm going to make Escapade after all. Maybe VVC?

[cereta]

Thinking of you!

[movies-michelle.livejournal.com]

I'm so glad the chemo seems to have worked. *hugs* We look forward to seeing you at the Bash, assuming you're up to it.

Also, YAY, ESCAPADE! Just thinking how much I was looking forward to it, and I haven't had anything close to the year you have.

[falzalot.livejournal.com]

Yay you! And here's hoping they get everything done fast! I know I'd sure love to see you at Escapade!

[kimberlite.livejournal.com]

Great news! I'm crossing my fingers that the timeline works out for Escapade.

[taste-is-sweet.livejournal.com]

I'm so glad the chemo is over! I hope the radiation works just as well and leaves you strong and healthy!

[arallara.livejournal.com]

It would be really great to see you at Escapade, so my fingers are definitely crossed for you. And I'm still sending lots of positive thoughts your way in general--glad to see good news in this post!

[marthawells.livejournal.com]

YAY!

[rosawestphalen.livejournal.com]

Yay for the end of chemo and big hugs and yay for escapade.

[mandragora1.livejournal.com]

That all sounds like very good news, not least because you've got things to look forward to. Fingers crossed for Escapade. :)

[wickedwords.livejournal.com]

I'm thinking I should reserve us a room. Are you in for the con this year?