I met with my oncologist yesterday. I am doing really well. My blood work was very good. I begin taking an anti-estrogen medication as the 3rd part of the treatment. It is a tablet a day on a long term basis. Right now it will be for 5 to 10 years. The reason is that the cancer I had was fed by estrogen. One of the side effects is loss of bone density. So he is also giving me something to counter that. His preferred medication is an injections a few times a year, but they are checking with my insurance to be sure they will cover it. Here is hoping there will be very few if any side effects from the medications. After we met I made my next appointment which is in 3 months. For the next few years I will go in for checks every three months. At that time I will see one of the nurse practitioners since I will be considered not sick-well!! I really like my doctor, but I really like hearing I am considered well!!! Dr.Bott and his staff have been/are really good, helpful, and supportive. As Suzanna said, it will be kind of sad when I go even less, because we have formed good relationships.
On the other hand, I have just begun my radiation treatments-3 down and 30 to go! I like the radiation doctor as well. I will have blood work done on Tuesdays and see the doctor on Thursday mornings. Those who work with him are also all of those things-including nice and considerate.
Today felt like the end of an era and a victory. A very good feeling. Reality is that I still have a little over 6 weeks of daily radiation treatments and weeks and months of building my strength. Dr. Bott said today that it will take about as long to regain my strength as it does for my hair to grow out. Hummmm!
Thanks for your love and support.
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