Off I went to have my cat scan. Oh how I hated being asked to head to the changing room to put on a johnny, a huge pair of men's pajama bottoms and a bathrobe. When am I ever going to learn. It was the zipper in my blue jeans that got me this time. No metal! After putting all of my clothes in a white hospital bag I walking out into the hallway and chose a seat. PLEASE CALL MY NAME! OH NO... Here comes someone out of the changing room and it is a man. I slowly look up and he looked at me with the biggest smile on his face. He said "Can I sit next to you pretty lady." We had a lovely conservation and both realized that we were both there for similar reasons, but his disease was incurable. My scan was completed and after changing back into my regular clothes I found my friend Val waiting patiently for me in the waiting room. Off we went to the Cheese Cake Factory for lunch and then we headed over to Trader Joe's. All the places that I never seem to go to. What a great way to end a day. Thank you my dear friend !
Last night my sister Becky came down to spend the night. After a nice dinner we went for a nice walk with Christa. Almost three miles.Not bad!!!. We got up early this morning and headed for Boston around 7:15. The traffic wasn't as bad as we thought. We took my little car. Becky had no problem weaving in and out of lanes.
Had to buy my sister a hat from Mass. General
We arrived at the hospital and headed to the cafeteria for a quick breakfast. Headed up to seventh floor to have my blood drawn and wait to see my doctor. They seem to be having a hard time with my veins lately. It has been hard to get an i. v. started when they can only use one arm. Dr. Sullivan finally arrived to give me the results f the scan.
1. The scan showed that my tumor grew slightly in size.
2. The infusion that they are giving me is making the
pigment of my normal skin turn white.
Dr. Sullivan says that is somewhat positive on their behalf. The immune therapy is working and
killing off the cancer cells that are attacking my body.
3. We discussed seeing seeing a surgeon and talking about having this tumor removed. Dr. Sullivan would like to do a few more infusions and then have one more scan of my brain and chest.
4. It has been a busy day and I am somewhat disappointed. I am tired of infusions, needles, cat scans, blood work and my trips to Boston. Guess I just need to get to bed and get some rest. My chills have started and I have a slight headache. I should feel better in a few days. Thank you all for being so supportive and following my blog. xxoo
