When it rains, it… well you know

Just a little medical update. I’ve found out that every doctor visit ends up in, “we should know at your next visit.” They sent the tumor off for genetic testing to find out if it’s a particular aggressive strain, which would mean chemo. They don’t think I’ll need chemo, but I’ll know at my next visit on the 23rd. Meanwhile, I had a CT scan to find out how much radiation I’ll need. It could be as few as five treatments up to fifteen. That’s still only half of what it used to be. They have to send the CT to another hospital for other to check and they have to get approval from my insurance and they will call me when they know and then I’ll start treatments.

I guess all my problems was the rain, but suddenly it began to pour. Nick has been diagnosed with multiple myeloma, a type of blood cancer. It’s not leukemia and according to the doctor, we’re seeing the same doctor, it’s very treatable and with the treatment they are suggesting about 90% of people go into remission. It may not ever go away completely but they can usually keep it beaten back. He will be having chemo after they do a PET scan. The doctor says he won’t lose his hair – he has very little, but I really like his beard, so that’s good.

I think it sweet when couples do things together, but this borders on the ridiculous!  We’re hanging in there. Several of you have sent positive thoughts and prayers and I thank you. I hope you’ll add Nick to those prayers.