We met with the Radiologist yesterday and he told us that I will likely NOT need radiation when I'm finished the chemo. He feels that I have already done his job by way of surgery so there is really nothing left for him to do. Because the cancer is gone, it was not in my lymph nodes and I had the mastectomy there is nothing that he can do that would improve anything that is not already done. Now this is all pending my CT scan being clear of course. My bone scan came back fine so nothing in my bones at all - again more good news!!
Today I went for my CT scan and reported to the hospital just after 7:30am. My mom took me. She likes to hang out in "nuclear medicine" because she is usually the youngest one by at least 20 years. So we hung out and read magazines while I drank two cups of nasty tasting water. I had to get them both in in 1 hour. Then I got changed in the very flattering hospital gowns (I asked the nurse if I could take one some day to burn after this is all over as therapy). She started an IV and I waited some more. The CT was not bad and only took about 10 minutes. They did a few pictures and then the tech came in and injected me with more radioactive dye. She said, "Now one of three things could happen....you could get a yucky taste in your mouth, you could get warm all over and/or you could feel like you peed you pants but you really didn't" I was happy that none of them happened to me. A few more pictures were taken and I was free to go. Oh she did say "Wait 5 minutes after you get changed just incase you keel over" She was super nice and funny. I didn't keel over and felt fine so we left, having been there just over 2 hours.
I was starving (I couldn't eat anything since last night) so Mom took me for breakfast and we met up with her friend who is a breast cancer survivor. We laughed and talked cancer and ate. Mom's friend was a great source or information and support. I just love her!! Then I came home and took a big nap. Feeling relieved that the tests are over and somewhat at peace with the whole process today. I'm really happy for our good news from yesterday but I will wait for the CT results before I celebrate. It would be SO nice to just do the chemo and be done in April without having to start more treatment in May.
I made an appointment for tomorrow at 12:30pm to CHOP off my hair. I want to keep my pony tail and have some control over my hair loss so I'm doing it. My friend Dawn is coming to hold my hand and give me advice on how it looks. Thanks to everyone for all their love and support and well wishes. I know that I am definitely not alone in this journey.
yay for some good news!
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