Today (Friday), Karla and I went to the U of C for a couple of procedures. I had a port (portacatheter) installed on the right side of my chest. The port will be useful during the chemotherapy treatments, IV's, or when they need to draw blood. It was a quick surgery. They gave me some anesthesia to make me feel sleepy, numbed up my chest and installed the port. It will stay in my chest until a couple months after treatments.
I also had an appointment with the radiologist. They made a cast of my head and did another scan to prepare for the radiation treatments in 6 weeks. The purpose of the cast for my head is to hold me very still during the radiation.
Overall, it was a positive day. Eight hours in the hospital is not my idea of fun, but at least I had Karla with me. Also, I learned that my latest scans did not turn up anything new. It seems, we know exactly what needs to be done. I'm still waiting for the pathology report from Wednesday's triple endoscopy.
Next Wednesday, July 14th, I go back to U of C for my first chemo treatment. I've been told that it is an 8 hour day.
Hi Jon, Thanks for sharing. I have tried to connect a couple of times but understandably, I haven't heard back. Our prayers are with you as you embark on this most difficult journey. Keith and I are here if you guys, in any way, need anything, someone to watch the kids or something. In the meantime, we hold the vision of your perfect wholeness, strong spirit and abundant stamina.
ReplyDeleteLove always,
Laura and Keith