January 5, 2024
New year. Same Cancer. Back at Chemo today. We were not in the mood to do this today. We grumbled all morning. I think sometimes we just want to be angry and sad and irritated and maybe this was one of those days. Nonetheless, we decided to practice some gratitude during the drive in to the office. We made a list and this always helps when we let it. It helped this time too. Our attitude got a little lighter. There were just so many things we rather be doing. (That would be a good list to make also. I am making a note.). David got labs done and we saw Dr. B today. He noted just how impressed he continued to be with David’s blood work through this process. He said it was amazing how well he was tolerating such aggressive treatment. (My pessimistic self asked David after the appointment if he thought that was a good thing or if it could mean the treatment wasn’t effective because his lab work was always unchanged. He said let’s choose to believe it is a positive thing.) Dr. B confirmed that David was scheduled for an MRI on 1/20 and 1/23. He said he was going to go ahead and schedule another chemo treatment for 1/26 just in case the scans showed something they didn’t like. (Again) He explained it was easier to cancel a chemo appointment rather than add one at the last minute. Makes sense to us and we are grateful for this doctor who clearly thinks ahead and plans for different scenarios. There wasn’t much else to discuss this visit as we are just waiting on the next scans to determine our path forward. (Fingers crossed. Mouth held right. Good thoughts and prayers to anyone listening) Dr. B asked David about the upcoming Falcons Saints games and his thoughts on playoffs and after David ranted for a few minutes about how dead inside he still was after the crushing Super Bowl fiasco of 2017 (of which we do not speak), Dr. B probably learned it was best to not open any doors of that nature regarding Pats, or Who Dats. 🙂
When we left, I found a heart on the concrete in our parking spot.
Labs: CEA 8.4
NEW AND YET THE SAME (-d)
Some visits are just a confirmation that you’re doing what you’ve been doing and you’ll keep doing that. This was kinda one of those. Good news on my blood and weight and confirmation on upcoming scans and plans but nothing significantly different. My port worked flawlessly and I was grateful for that throughout. As usual DeeGee brought out every imaginable form of entertainment for me throughout the hours we were there and I think I managed to circle a half dozen words and force myself to go to the bathroom like a pre-schooler a few times.
HOBBIES OF THE MOMENT: Writing this, late Mid-century to later 60s design, Mannix, Technology featured throughout Mannix season one, hourglasses.
