Chemo Day is always a busy day. Fortunately, I have less work to do as the term is winding down and my biggest class finished early. It has been a great day as well. Good news came my way on more than one occasion. But first, here’s a recap of my day…
8:30 Blood Draw
8:45-9:45 – Eat breakfast at Panera, and answer emails.
9:45 – 10:15 – Vitals, Nurse and Doctor’s appointment. Here’s where the first good news came in. The nurse told me a friend had mentioned my name. The conversation we had was positive, and I was a help to her. She couldn’t mention her name, of course, due to medical privacy. But she did say this lady was very encouraged by me, and I should keep what I’m doing. She indicates she was blessed as she was a witness to my “ministry.” This made me feel like a rock star. All I do is invite people to talk to me. Talk about your breast cancer, I say. This is one of the best ways to start healing. It is so great to hear my desire to help is…well… helping.
Oh, and the doctor said it’s time for more scans. This is an every 3-4 month event, so I wasn’t surprised. I was surprised it was February when I last had them done. Time flies. So those are now scheduled.
10:15 – 11:30 – Go to Wal-mart and do some shopping. The Wal-mart in The Woodlands is so much better than the one in Conroe. I got an office item that should have been nearly $100, but they only charged me $40. Again – great news! Bought a banana and protein bars to tide me over until I can eat some lunch.
11:30 – 2:00 – Chemo – I was roomed in one of the best rooms in the house. I love the “back rooms,” which are old exam rooms converted to chemo rooms. They have a desk, and it’s quiet back there. People don’t bother you. And the pharmacy is right by the room, so my nurse very quickly saw when my chemo was mixed and ready to go. I got a lot of work done as well.
It was 104 degrees when I came out of the building and got in my car. WOW! It’s a hot day.
— Talk to my husband on the phone. He was getting pinged every time I would schedule a scan. He’s in Anderson this week, so he didn’t know if it was routine or something serious. It’s great to know I have a hubby who loves me and supports me all the time! He prayed for me this morning, and he is always telling me how much he loves me. He is definitely a keeper.
2:00 – 4:30 – Back to Panera. It’s hot outside, but still freezing in Panera. Hot tea is always on my order, no matter how hot it is. This time I had lunch and worked some more. And blogged. I love their strawberry, poppyseed, chicken salad. It’s only here in the summer, only 170 calories, and absolutely delicious! A half-salad is plenty, and I always get the sprouted grain-roll on the side, since I am cutting out white flour.
4:30 – I’m heading out to have dinner with some friends from my support group.
6:00 – 8:00 – Breast Friends. This is my monthly support group at MDAnderson. Tonight the social worker will be speaking, so that is of interest to me as well. I’m there to get support, but I really see my role as a support to others. Plus, I can get a free massage. 🙂
All in all, it’s a very good day.
Á la prochaine…until next time.