This one's been pretty rough.
We met with the chemo doctor on Tuesday. We'd both been quietly stressing about it, our overt worries about whether there would be chemo and, if so, what kind. I think I'd also been worrying about whether there would be any further info on prognosis.
The chemo doctor is really nice. She's been seeing DKO for seven years, since the last time. She was really good this time as well.
So what did we learn? Yes, there will be chemo, more of it than last time.
The pathology on the tumor showed that it was really fast-growing. That's not so good, thogh the clean margins and the negative lymph nodes are both really good and the most important things.
I suspect I've found the scariest things the doctor said and am now magnifying them out of proportion, indulging my fears. I don't want to deny my reaction, but I want to get it under control so I can help get DKO through this.
On the practical side, we're trying to get everything done that really needs to get done before chemo starts. Lots of medical appointments and then probably chemo within a week or two.
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Oh Mike...
I am so sorry to see you guys going through this yet again. I wish there was something we could do to lessen your load? Wish we lived closer. Wish to give you both a virtual hug. Can only send you all the wishes I have stored up,
Eve
You are such brave soldiers. Remember you have an army of loving people behind you. Don't be afraid to lean on us. That is what we are here for.
Cookie
And, you might need Gator hugs. I think he has the magic healing dog-powers, and (unlike Zero and Sally) he'll be unafraid to use them to help is auntie Diane & unca Mike.
As a supplement to the Ernie healing powers, which are substantial as well (of course).
I see something very beautiful in you guys during this difficult time, and I hope you always see the beautiful things in yourselves and around you too. (after all, isn't everything we experience just a projection created by the mind?)
May the power of all of our minds be with you and help you heal.
Hi guys,
This sounds so difficult. I know you two are going to power through it and endure. And know that all of us are here cheering you on throughout the entire process!
I can only imagine what y'all are going thru right now & what Dohala will have to go thru soon (w/ Mike being a great KISA by her side) - dang!!!
But, I know y'all will make it thru once again & be triumphant on the other side!!!
Again, please do consider getting some acupuncture treatments alongside the chemo!! A few pin pricks vs. the evil chemo drugs - it's been proven to help w/ the scary side effects.... lemme know if you want more info or testimonials from people I know!
Bigtime hugs (though please take Amy up on those Gator hugs!),
Pat & Pierre
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