3rd dose of Navalebine

12/11/08 appointments went without issues, and the days events couldn't have been anymore well planned. I had an encouraging appointment with my Oncologist; who is currently doing a good job at making me feel comfortable with him. (since he is new to my case) Then the wait to go to Interventional Radiology, where I got my new mediport placed, wasn't to harsh. At first there was a paperwork mishap, but it was quickly resolved, and I was soon off to be admitted. Since I had been admitted to day surgery a couple of times there before, some of the nurse's remembered me; it is always nice to be remembered!

The staff at Interventional Radiology are great! They remembered me from a few other visits too, calling me by name when I rolled thru the door. The nurse's made me feel comfortable, and I think, even eased some of Steve's worry too. I felt confident in the doctor who took the time to explain a mediport, how it was placed, and fielded any question that was presented to him. (my mother was there, and after the three weeks I've had recently, she was full of questions) I am happy with my new mediport, and am happy with the care I received in I.R.

While I was quickly recovering, I had a nice chat with mom, a good snack, and a couple of nice visitors. One even brought me chocolate, all the way from Germany. He was a very thoughtful visitor! 8-) I was soon ready to head over to the Infusion Unit, where I was scheduled to get chemo.

After another, very small, paperwork issue that was quickly resolved, I waited only a short time for my chemotherapy, Navalebine, to come from the Pharmacy. I knew a gal who was there getting treatment, so I sat and chatted with her until my drug was ready. Our time seemed to go by too quick, since we had a lot to share. She too, has the weight of the world on her shoulders, and so I was glad to sit, and listen to her for a few minutes. Navalebine, is IV push that only takes a quick 30minutes, so we were in and out of there in no time flat. (at least that is how it felt!)

I'm not gonna lie to you; I don't remember much about the trip home! I do remember it raining, no pouring. I remember all stop, traffic, and I remember Steve telling me to go back to sleep,often. Other than those few things, I magically appeared home. Mom came in another vehicle, and made it back to the house safe too. After a quick shower, I was put to bed, and woke up sometime today, only to be up long enough to eat and attempt to watch General Hospital! I've been making up for lost sleep these last couple of days, so why should post-chemo be any different!

Hope this fills ya'll in some. Have you checked out Steve's blog recently. Over the last several months, you girls have asked why he hadn't blogged. Well, he did, so go check it out. It is kind of lengthy, so read it when you've got a few minutes. Otherwise, write me sometime, and let me know how you are doing. Hope each of you are healthy and happy! Take care-Tiffany