Training to Jump Through Hoops

Apparently my training for jumping through hoops is paying off. I now have a four-page schedule of upcoming appointments with my cancer care team members  - doctors, clinicians, test centers, etc. Somehow I have to make all of this mesh with my more normal appointments - semi-annual tooth clean and check, and a visit to my orthodontist for my six-month checkup. I had no idea I would be so popular in my old age. *sigh*

I'm becoming too popular. I'd like a bit less popularity 
with the doctors, and a bit less comfort in the various 
waiting rooms where I've been spending WAY too much 
time, lately. LOL

Yesterday's clinic visit was both good and bad. It was good, in that I wasn't imagining that the lump under my right arm had increased, but bad in that I have to go back today for an ultrasound and another aspiration (if I'm lucky). If the aspiration doesn't work, there might be another minor surgical procedure in my future to get rid of the more solid gunk that has built up in that location. 

It's getting to be a requirement for every day, lately. 
I'll be here again today at noon or so for an 
ultrasound and another aspiration. 

Of course, with all of this going on, this week's radiology appointment had to be postponed. That is both good and bad, Dr Zack was able to slot me in to the early morning slots, 9:15 am until the 24th, when I drop back to 9:00 am, and then, for my final week, I'm in the 8:00 am slot. That's great and allows me to get to the shop on time without issues. So, things aren't all bleak. 

So, instead of starting my Radiation Therapy this 
week, I'm starting it on the 12th. In the long run, 
I can actually get earlier times this way, so I'm 
happy about small favors - LOL. 

But, we're under a weather alert, snow is on the way, and I'll have to see how that impacts my day today since I need to take a quick run to the bank before going to work, and will also be back at the clinic at 12:15 to get the lump examined and tested. *sigh* Nothing comes easy - LOL. Have an excellent day - I'll be back tomorrow. Slava Ukraini.