I meet with the oncologist next friday. The referral to the plastic surgeon has also been made, so hopefully I will hear from his office in the next couple of days.
The genetics place called me today, hoping that I would change my appt. with them to a different time because CBS wants to interview some of their clients. Unfortunately the appt I already have for that is the most convienient, and being exhausted currently supercedes my desire for 5 seconds on television.
In other sad news- I am officially un-enrolled in grad school for the fall. This really truly upsets me. I have been waiting for the 'right' time for soooo long, I finally find the right time, do all the work to get accepted, and bam! It gets ripped from me. I will start in the spring though- I think I will be well by then and ready to get started!
I'm sorry about grad school. {{hugs}} How soon after the surgery are they thinking they'll start chemo? Be aware, it will take you some time to get your energy levels back up after chemo. Especially if you elect to do radiation afterward. I'm not saying you shouldn't start grad school in the spring, but just keep in mind you won't be back to your normal energy levels.
ReplyDeleteSounds like you've got a good plastic surgeon! Are you sure Jim will be "more boobs"? Might be good to take someone else with you for the consult if that is the case. :)
I believe they are starting chemo 4 weeks after surgery. I will know for sure next week after I meet with the oncologist. Also, as long as I have no node involvement, then I will not need radiation, so after my chemo I will be done(YEAH!!!)except for the herceptin that I will continue for a year- but I hear that is pretty well tolerated. School is less crazy for my kids in the spring than the fall, and my husbands work schedule will be better then also- so I think that I will be okay even if I am not back 100%- BUT the school did say that if I need to push it another semester, they will allow that (apparently, when you tell people you have cancer they are very nice to you and try to be quite accomodating!)
ReplyDeleteJim says no way- he wouldn't say bigger boobs....I am pretty sure he is lying though. lol! I may take a friend but if not- I don't anticipate it being a traumatic appointment like the initial surgeon appt was.
ReplyDeleteSorry about school, but glad the news is not getting worse and the appointments are coming together.
ReplyDeleteI hear a laugh behind your voice, Tara, sounding like you still feel the absurdity of this whole ordeal.