Heidi is Dr. D's secretary, but I really hate that word because she's so much more than that (as is the case with most administrative assistants). She has been our go to gal for everything. She got our CT scans printed on CDs for us, she advised us to make our DFCI appointment one week later than we had because they'd need time to read the pathology slides (which she also facilitated the FedExing of). She's just really with it, and when she says she'll do something, she does it.
She just called, and Mom and I will head to Dr. D's on Thursday afternoon at 3:40pm with a 24 hour urine collection in hand. Labs will be drawn, and all necessary pre-chemo tests will be conducted. Mom will most likely begin chemo early next week, providing all test results look okay.
Heidi also did some investigative work and found that the stones were in fact sent for analysis on Jan. 6, and she's calling pathology as we speak to find out what the heck is taking so long.
I love this woman. I love her because she does her job, and does it well. She follows through, never rushes me off the phone, and answers my millions of questions. I think she used to be a nurse.
Speaking of top notch women, Didi is by for a visit today and to collect the rest of her belongings that are at the house. Mom has so been looking forward to seeing her, since the majority of the month Didi was at the house, my mom spent in bed or at the hospital. They're enjoying some of Anne B's delicious minestrone I defrosted last week, and for dinner, turkey chili from Marilyn D. who delivered our first official Helping Hands meal!
Today feels good. We've finally got a plan in place, the stones aren't MIA, the house is filled with delicious food, Mom gets to pee in a jug for the next 24 hours. Oh yes, and my new bookshelf arrived today. Maybe not exciting for the masses, but I'm all about simple pleasures these days.
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Do you know about GRAVIOLA?
An all natural product on which numerous cancer studies have been made but kept secret because drug companies can't make money on an unpatentable product.
Lots of info on the web about it, including the fact that very few doctors know about it. Look it up, it's worth exploring, I think
GeezLouise lido bernie....you're just one more reason I come to this site -- to learn. Thank you. Thanks to all of you.
Now Jen...just so you know -- cCoCo is not someone who is to be that totally admired. Elisabeth and I picked her up at JFK Airport after cCoCo had been away for months on the Isles of Galoplis; she smelled like a tortise and launched snot-rockets out the window of our brand-new Volvo while saying things like "Why the hell don't these restaurants on the Connecticut Turnpike sell any decent salt-cured Marlin jerky?"
Monica and Gwennie are just as dangerous; they learned it all from their Mom.
I personally like to sleep with one eye open knowing that I'm in the same gene-pool as the rest of these coo-koos.
Lizzie and nurse Monica, for what it's worth, I agree with the doc's suggestion on chemo...and the BP issue. Chemo drugs should have no direct impact on BP, but 'lil lefty's creat levels will be key. I'm also with them in starting out with all the guns you have. You can always step down. If you ever look back, you'll never wonder "what is I had tried xxx."
BTW, Liz, being scared out of your wits is normal....if you weren't a little nervous, you'd be a cartoon character! I've known a number of people who meet some lifelong friends in chemo centers (sorry, the eternal glass 1/2 full coming out). Don't get me wrong, this definitely sucks, but you'll have some potentially great company while you're there....and yours truly is happy to come hold your hand if you'd like.
Hang in there, and trust your own instincts!
Love,
Lissa
lLiz, when in doubt, just remember how many people are behind you, sending you love and energy. If you think you don't have any more of your own, there is loads to go around. Lean, hard, on those around you. It sounds like Chemo is the best way to go, and like Lissa said, you can always stop. If you ever forget how strong you are, there are hundreds of people who will be willing to remind you. This blog is clearly evidence of that!
iLove the Talbot family (including the very large extended, non-blood relations!!)
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