Today, I see the Doc to find out the results of the PET/CT scan and the bone marrow biopsy. With the port-o-cath placed in my arm, the results of these tests is the only thing standing between me and chemo therapy. My disposition is very calm and my countenance reveals excited curiosity.
Dr. smiley pants walks in and delivers the much anticipated news, that the Hodgkin's is in stage 2A. 2, indicating that two lymph node areas are affected (the same two that showed up on some chest x-rays I had done earlier), and A, indicating that I have no symptoms of the disease. This makes me more happy than I can explain. The Doc is also very happy with these results. The doc initially thought I would undergo 8 chemo sessions, but these test results changes that. He no prescribes 6 sessions (3 rounds). So much the better for me. He wants to know when I want to start. "TODAY", I chirp. "How about tomorrow instead", he says. "DEAL". And just like that, I am scheduled to receive my first dose of chemo in about 24 hours.
Now, why the cuss am i excited about this!? I thought I would be terrified when this day finally arrived, But no way. I am so excited!! I am at a loss trying to understand my feelings right now. But, I'll take it. I know, It's because I am one step closer to being healed. That's It!!! No doom and gloom here,...besides, it wouldn't go with my nail color. (they are a cheery, summery neon pink. they make me smile)
So, the nurse gives us a walk through of the infusion center and an overview of what to expect. There will be meds administered to combat the nausea and vomiting. I am so glad to hear this, as I hate calling Earl, praying to the porcelain god, blowing chunks...... you get my drift. She also says that my urine will be bright orange (Hummm, all I wanna know is, is the orange pee painful, and can I have sex. She says no pain, just orange. OK, no biggie, and that YES, I can have sex) due to one of the drugs. Oh!!!!!, and that I should probably cut my hair really short, because in one or two weeks it will begin to fall out (I was expecting this. I'm not afraid of short hair or a bald head. Well, unless my head is shaped like an egg. I like eggs, but not in head shapes. But I'm not so worried about this, it's part of getting better, Right)
Now, I have been loaded down with information and sent on my way to prepare for tomorrow. Home I go to get in some reading and relaxing time. I'll let you know how the first chemo session goes!!!!
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