Hi all! So Oct. 10th, I had my most recent Oncology appointment. It was a general "check-in" with my onc. and a scheduling appointment for my next MRI (which is scheduled for Nov. 15th...fingers crossed!). I really love how personable my entire team is but most especially my medical oncologist and his nurse. I was in there for just over an hour and most of the time we were discussing LIFE..not cancer. Though I'm sure there are many doctors out there content to shuffle patients back and forth, I'm very fortunate. My entire team takes whatever time is needed to connect with me as a human being. Anyways, since my most recent post (which was some 3 weeks ago), I've had some anxiety issues from time to time. They've prescribed Xanax which to be honest is very helpful. It's better than the Ativan that I had been given previously as it is shorter acting and doesn't make me drowsy. It just helps take the edge off of any panic or anxiety and get on with my day. As I still work full time, this is very good as I don't find that I'm dragging by day's end.
Oct. 11th was my birthday...31 years old! Where did the time go?! Hah. First birthday since my diagnosis, also. First of many to come!!
That's all I have for now....but do please keep commenting/emailing. The most useful "tool" I've discovered during this whole process has been the support and camaraderie from those on the same journey. Thanks.
