Left 9 AM this morning for Moffitt, got there 2 PM and finally saw the oncologist at 3:30. He was very very very pleased. He said I could delay surgery for another 2 rounds of chemo and that would help keep the area of the surgery smaller. I asked him what he would do if it were him. He said he would wait 2 more months. I told him I am busy in January! Then he said 2 more rounds of chemo would be necessary after the surgery. So I wont have hair for a long time. Oh well....at least we have killed the monster and reduced it to smaller than visible! It might still exist in the skin on my forehead since there is still a mark on my head. Then about 5:15 the PA (physician's assistant?) came in and said Rick Gonzales, the surgeon was too busy to see me. I kinda got upset but I had already decided to wait so I really didnt need to see him. Heather Bridge (yep!) the PA said they could possibly take a large area down to my eyebrow, I said I would object to that but would accept the area that is still marked on my head. Then I said, is it possible it is gone and I wont need surgery? She said we would get another biopsy!! Which means to me that there is doubt! On the way home Dr. Rick Gonzalez himself called me and we talked about the next visit the 3rd week of January. He agreed! So chemo til then, just like before, 3 weeks on 1 week off. If the tumor shows back up or of I have a bad reaction to the chemo, I make an appointment in Tampa for surgery immediately. See how this works? Your prayers have been extemely powerful and the medicine is working well. Just keep it up, I will do my part, dont get sick, stay calm (ugh, so hard for me), smile and be really positive, exercise and pray hard. I can do this folks, you are helping me sooooo much. Paul as usual got us there post haste and safly home by 10 PM. He waited with me and kept me calm. Gotta admit, I took another xanax, waiting for the doctor - I dont wait very well, not even with a good book. Love you and thanks. Back to work, see you at the club. Stay away if you get a cold.
Tuesday, October 9, 2012
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