Over the last week, I’ve been poked and prodded more than I’ve ever been in my entire life. I’d better get used to it…this is just the beginning!

Getting medically ready for chemo has involved a lot of stuff so far: CT scan, bone scan, MRI, genetics counselling (this one was the most fun – interesting topic and only one needle!), LOTS of blood work, and a consultation with a Medical Oncologist. I got lucky here as well – the Medical Oncologist will be my attending physician for the duration of the chemo treatments – and I had a really good, albeit serious, conversation with him. Not only is he one of the top Medical Oncologists in the world, but he was pretty chill and Angela is convinced that we will go out for beers with him by the time my chemo is done!

Looking forward to the “sched ahead”, I have multiple cardiology appointments lined up for next week. And a Wig Consultation! That one will be fun though – it’s like playing dress-up and going shopping all at the same time! But, after this fun stuff comes the hard stuff.

On June 26th I will be having the surgical procedure for the Port-A-Cath. I promised no gory photos, so I can’t post much more about it here…but I can tell you that this is basically a catheter that stays in my chest for the duration of the chemo. The purpose of the device is to provide a portal for the needles and IVs that I will need during the treatments. It creeps me out a bit…well, a LOT… but it will help me get through the treatments with less irritation and aggravation on my body…especially on my veins!

And speaking of treatments, they’re coming up fast. The first one scheduled for June 27th. Which is not that far away. Eleven days to get ready for this new adventure!