One more dr...

I did not start chemo today. I have an appointment with another oncologist next Wednesday. I scheduled this appointment weeks ago and this was the soonest I could see her. After lots of reading, contemplating and discussions with the doctor, I've settled on the more aggressive treatment plan......ACT+H dose-dense. This is also the therapy MSKCC recommends. Now I must choose a doctor that meets my comfort level & one that I feel a sort of connection. My confidence in the doctor is just as important as the drugs they choose to pump in me. I know to many of you this may seem like I'm delaying treatment. You are right, but it's for a valid reason. I do not want to rush into something I'm not comfortable with and have regrets later. This is a big deal, in fact, my life could depend on it. I want no regrets after I make the decision and move forward. I will know that I weighed all the options, made an informed choice and took the appropriate action. If you know me & my family well, you know this is how we operate. Managing my health care is no different. It's the engineer in me that still lives strong!

Next steps.......I meet with the new doctor on Wednesday at 10:40am. I plan to have a clear path coming out of that meeting.....either set up chemo with her or go back to the other doctor to begin chemo.

I had PT yesterday and am feeling better than ever. My range of motion improves everyday and my chest & arms are not as sore & stiff. PT is a good thing!!

Thank you for your continued prayers and support. I appreciate it all.....the little e-mails to tell me you care, the calls to say you are thinking of me, the cards to encourage me and the sweet tokens of your love & concern. I've been terrible at getting thank you cards out so please don't feel I am not thankful. I am SOOOO thankful. You are my amazing friends & support group that keep me strong. You are as much a part of my healing therapy as the chemo drugs. I can't kick this without you. Love you all!!

Love, srb