I had a good appointment with Dr. Dorn. Again, I'm back at work so I'll give the short story and hopefully get a chance to catch up with details later. I really like Dr. Dorn as well. I am very happy with all my doctors.
If I have to have chemo, that radiation will come after or possibly simultaneously. They used to always do chemo then follow up with radiation. Now they know it is possible to do them at the same time. Radiation will not make my hair fall out, make me throw up or get sick etc. Some people do start feeling tired after about the first 4 weeks.
I can schedule the appointments before work, after work, at a lunch hour -- something convenient for me. It's like taking an x-ray. My skin will get tender like a sun burn. I will be able to work but may have ice packs some days.
The tentative start date is Monday April 4th. That will be decided after Dr. Kreisle gets the results back from his test and decides if I need chemo.
The benefits:
- Reduces my chance of recurrence
- Equivalent to removing the breast (mastectomy)
- I will never have to shave under my right arm again -- the hair will never grow back
- I cannot travel for work to MN (or anywhere else Mon-Fri) during that time period - Sehara will love that :)
- I can do my normal exercise routine during that time, they strongly encourage it
There are some positive for sure! Thanks for posting. XO
ReplyDeleteI am so glad you like all of your doctors. That is so important. Thanks for the information. It sounds like knowing the results March 15th will tell the rest of the story and how treatment will go. Sending positive thoughts, and hugs.
ReplyDeleteSounds good!!! Keep your positive thoughts.
ReplyDeleteOn a sour note for me, my computer is so ill that it will no longer connect to the internet and Gregg will have to share with me. :( Not his favorite thing!
You will enjoy your vacation!!!!