Saturday, Sep 22, 2007

Day After First Chemotherapy Treatment

I'd like to admit that I was nervous going into the whole day. I'd met with Plastics before, but this would be my last time until after chemo was done. I'd met with Oncology before, but..... he gave us more news that my mamillary nodes had postive metabolic activity going on, as well as in all the other areas in my neck and lungs. Our game plan doesn't change, though, so off to infusion I go!
The mediport still was very sensitive from Wednesday's placement. So when the nurse grabbed it to use it, the site was sore. BUT, the port works and that's all that matters! 1130-1400 is how long the actual chemotherapy infusion went.
I had lunch, watched a Rachel Ray Hour and the View. Two different visitors came by and Steve was there the entire time. Of course, he was doing work business from his cell phone that pulled him away a few times, but he was with me, like he has been the whole time.
I feel so lucky to have my torpedoman chief become my new nurse Rachett. Today he gave me a shot of Neulasta in the butt without even blinking (it's to promote WBC's). Also, he remembers everything that all the doctors and ancillary staff say, so when I forget, he's got my back. I also feel so blessed for those of you who have written in my Guestbook, as well as sent emails. OH YEAH, and all the people supporting Team Tiffany, in all the states! Amazing.
Thank you for being my friends and for being there for me....Tiffany