Was planning on getting the last treatment of the second round of chemo today. It would have been number 6 out of 9. Could not have it because my white blood cells are too low. I am immune compromised right now. One of the nurses said it was my body telling me I need a break from chemo. No kidding! So I was a little shaken because I just want to get this over with. I did get to ask the doctor about surgery and what the plan is. He said we would do a CT scan when the first round of chemo is finished and then meet to talk about it and schedule surgery but it would be at least three weeks after chemo ends. Oh. So I have had to do a little expectation adjustment.
There were a few bright spots in all of this. One is that Bette Jo was with me and since we did not have to spend the afternoon in the infusion room she took me out to lunch at an organic restaurant. Then she took me to Trader Joe's which was so helpful. I needed supplies but did not want to drive myself. Thanks Bette Jo and Chris for joining us. It was much more fun that spending the afternoon in the infusion room.
Another is that after getting examined for the umteenth time I asked the doctor what he could actually feel and what he was looking for. He said what he did NOT feel was a mass. I am holding onto the hope that it is shrinking.
As we were leaving Fox Chase Bette spied a woman that looked familiar and approached her. She was a neighbor. Talking to her we found out she had the same diagnosis as me two years ago and wants to keep in touch to see how I get on. It was no chance encounter. The timing was too like a "Divine Appointment" so we will try to keep in contact and see where it goes.
So I have to employ my chosen word for 2016 ... TRUST ... "Trust in the LORD with all your heart and lean not to your own understanding. Acknowledge Him in all your ways and He will direct your paths." Proverbs 3:5-6 His agenda is always better than mine.
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