Today I got the news we have been hoping for - the pathology from my lymph node looks like Hodgkin's Lymphoma. This is the best case scenario, as Hodgkin's is very treatable. I was literally dancing around my office today when I got the news. Its amazing how quickly your perspective can change! We are just thrilled. I know I can do this- its just a matter of getting through the treatment. To determine the best course, I am having several more test this week and a meeting with the oncology team tomorrow afternoon to make a plan. I am having a port-a-cath placed on Friday - so should be able to start chemo in about a week.
Today I had a bone marrow biopsy. To be brief and not overly dramatic, it was not fun. If I never hear another person say "I'm just tapping my needle on your bone" again - it will be fine with me. John was there to hold my hand - and he took me out for ice cream after - so it all turned out ok.
My parents are here to help with the kids and the house for the next few days of testing and recovery from my port placement. I about lost my mind when I was told that I wouldn't be able to life anything for 7-10 days after my port is placed. It will be hard to resist Finn's newest phrase "up, pease?" but with a couple of extra hands in the house, he will be well snuggled and loved.
Julia-
ReplyDeleteWhile our current trials are very different, I can attest that sometimes life just stinks. Glad you got some "good" news today. Thinking about you and your family! -Aly Voigt
Seated snuggles should work for a while. I am so relieved for you, good luck with the coming trials. You are absolutely right, you can totally do this. All our love and strength.
ReplyDelete-Korin