It seems like it takes forever for school vacations to arrive and then they are over in a snap! The same could be said about this school year. It seems like it just started and already today is May 1st. Happy May everyone. There are only about 7 or 8 weeks left for students to be in school before summer break. It seems the older I get the faster they go.
As for the battle, it's been a relatively quiet and good week. Treatment consisted of only one infusion this week, which went quickly. Emily accompanied us to Boston this week and she got a birds-eye view of treatment. I'm not sure what she thought. She really has not said much, but, then again, she never does. I did get a huge bruise on my arm from the IV this week -- not very attractive at all. I think this is just something to get used to but I will definitely speak with the doctor this week about it. Nosebleeds and bruises at the IV seem to be my thing, I guess -- well, in addition to heartburn, hot flashes, and hair loss.
Next week is a big week all around. Lauren has her finals and will be home for the summer next weekend. I have a visit with my oncologist this week in addition to a full course (3 infusions) of treatment. I have been told the tumor is not visible and not felt so I am interested to see what the doctor will have to say about it. I wonder what the surgery will entail since there is now no tumor. I am sure she will refer me to the surgeon for questions like that. I also wonder if there will be a need for as much radiation as they anticipated. Hopefully not. Anyway, I will ask my questions and do what the doctor says...be a good patient, in other words.
Keeping the faith! :~)
Kim
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