Scan results

 Well, when I had made it to after 5 pm on Friday evening, I thought I was in the clear.

The scan process itself went just fine this past Tuesday, though the long hours of fasting ended up going even longer because the cafeteria was closed when I got out of the scan..... so we had to go find me something to eat on the way home.

Anyway, my oncologist called just after 5 on Friday.  There IS new activity in the bones, and a couple of TINY spots elsewhere (liver and supra-clavian). 

She has ordered a bone biopsy, with the sample taken from the pelvis bones, which I do NOT look forward to.  

The reason for the biopsy is to identify the specific mutations that are taking place, which are causing the current chemo to no longer be effective.

Identifying the mutations will allow for a more accurate treatment plan for the next steps.

She is still hoping that we can do a clinical trial with a different oral drug.  That would be my preference, too....

They are getting the biopsy authorized by my insurance, and then they will call me to schedule it.

To say that I am pretty much terrified of this procedure is an understatement.

But, people undergo these kinds of procedures all the time, and they recover, and so will I.  My dad had one, but that was in 1997, and I would think that the method has improved since then. I can hope, anyway.

I just do not know how I will handle that kind of pain, or dealing with a hole in my lower back.  A friend has offered to help out, if I am incapacitated for a few days.

I have NO idea what to expect yet, so my mind is full of worst-case fantasies, and it's very stressful.  I'm also remembering my first biopsies, which were like medieval torture.

I am working on narrowing my focus, as it my usual practice. It really helps me manage my anxiety.  Yesterday, it was chores and reading.  Today, there is a baseball game to watch.

ANYWAY..... I am getting my eyes checked tomorrow, as our vision insurance through COBRA expires in the next few weeks.

(Pretty sure I am seeing the dentist before that one expires, too.... )

When we went to pick out Dave's new frames, I picked mine out, too, ahead of time.  They're really cute, and quite colorful, just like me! HAHA!

We finally got a decent amount of rain on Friday night, and now we are in the sauna, with highs in the upper 90s along with the high humidity, for the foreseeable future.

Ugh.

I despise this time of year.

This weekend is Pride in a lot of cities across the country.  We have gone before to show our support, but no way are we going this year.  Sigh.

Today is to be 98 with high winds.  The trees are already whipping around, and the wind chimes are clanking.

Oh, and my next bone treatment is Wednesday.  I will go for labs on Tuesday.

I am off to put away laundry, and make some iced tea.  Have a lovely week!