Last week's update

Thursday, I had two appointments, and one meet up.  I was supposed to have 3 but thankfully the surgeon rescheduled.  I say thankfully because it was overload with just those two appointments.  Murray and Lisa went with me to one appointment and the meet up.

When I met with the surgeon in Phoenix, she said that she would not recommend an MRI because it would probably show more lumps that were probably not cancerous and just make me concerned.  However, the Durango surgeon had already ordered it, so I kept with it.  

And sure enough, the MRI showed another suspicious mass.  Primarily, in order to biopsy the new mass, it would be conducted during whatever surgery I am shooting for.  

After the MRI, we went to the best Mexican food (Frida's) in Durango, and I filled myself with chips and salsa.  Murray ordered a cheese crisp, and I said I bet it won't be as good as Taco Hacienda.  And sure enough it was not.  But they have crispy tacos so that is all that matters. 

I met with my nurse navigator to get some information and just to meet her.  She was great, gave me a book to read, binder with stuff, and answered questions.  

From her, we went down to the oncology.  That was information overload.  Lisa took lots of notes.  But she answered some questions and made me think of more.  

I got home that night drained.  And said to Murray "my nervousness exists on several levels".  (It is a line from the best president movie ever).  But primarily, I have some decisions to make.  Especially after tomorrow's appointment with the Durango surgeon.  

I've had lots of people ask me how I am doing...there are days like above that I'm not doing well.  There are days when I am just fine and don't think about the cancer at all.  There are going to be ups and downs throughout this entire ordeal and I will just push through them because I have the best inner and outer support system.  

Until next time...