Greetings All!
It's still a bit uncomfortable to spend much time in front of the computer, so I've been slow to respond to all your encouraging messages, but it makes me so happy to hear from you all. Thank you!
I met with the oncologist, a young woman (I'm getting old enough now that doctors really start to look like Doogie Howser to me) who grew up in the Twin Cities and went to the University of Minnesota, so she is perfect for me! She confirmed that we do not need to do radiation which is more excellent news since it will shorten the treatment time and I'll avoid the extra complications of that treatment (including that radiation/reconstruction don't play well together).
I do, however, need to do four rounds of chemo, starting in early October. Each round is about three weeks apart, so that will take me to the end of the year. I plan to start out the new year in perfect health -- in January I turn 50, and in February John and I will celebrate 20 years of being together, so there is much to look forward to.
And in that list of things to look forward to is connecting with each and every one of you very, very soon!!!
Much love,
Kerstin
Great to get this update, Kerstin. I will call you tomorrow and hopefully we can catch up v2v. <3
ReplyDeleteWe're always thinking of you, Kerstin. Sending love from Minnesota, too, to you and John! xoxoxoxo Jilly and her beans!
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