April 30, 2010

Just got home from Dr. Nibley appointment. It did not turn out the way i wanted it to. first of all let me just tell you being a cancer doctor is a business. yeah they want to help you get better but i was interviewed by three people before meeting the doctor.
first you get weighed, blood pressure and height. then the nurse leads you to the room. then she asks a few questions and leaves. then the insurance advocate comes in and discusses insurance, she also lets us know about meetings where we can meet other cancer patients.
next lady comes in is a nurse practitioner or something like that. she asks about my health history my family history and anything else you can imaging relating to my health. then she examines me. this woman was interesting, she was a road biker. she was real random, braces on teeth partially colored gray hair and purple ballet shoes. interesting lady.
Then Dr. Nibley comes in after Chris and I watch a portion of the Hangover movie on my ipod, great movie to cheer me up. Dr. lets me know chemo treatment is not a one time pill. right now i am crying inside. he says chemo will be once a week for six weeks and will last three 1/2 hours by IV. what the fuck? possible side effects are nausea, tiredness, hair loss diarrhea and low immune system. i can get sick easily on chemo so i need to take real good care of myself.
now we have to meet with Dr. Thomson, radiation specialist, on monday to find out the final plan. i am not excited for the outcome.