Port Removal Day Fast Approaching

I am anxious about Friday. On the one hand I am thrilled that my port-a-cath will be removed, but on the other hand I am not looking forward to any pain. I heard that the doctor will use a local anesthetic and that it should only minutes to take out. Okay, just make it quick.

Above you see a picture of the logo on the shirt for Saturday's game. The Taylor Tigers are hosting a volleyball tournament to benefit breast cancer. I mentioned it in an earlier post. I am not a big fan of pink, but I will be wearing it on Saturday at the game. After game two I will be called down courtside and given a plaque.

October is almost here - Think Pink

On October 10th the Patrick Taylor volleyball team is sponsoring a tournament to benefit breast cancer . All money raised will be presented to the Komen foundation. I am going to be honored at the game on the 10th. I had to buy a pink t-shirt for the game. I will post pics when I get the shirt. I really don't know what the honor will entail. I am afraid to ask.

On October 25th is the annual Komen Race for the Cure against breast cancer. The school has formed a team. I will be walking with students and teachers in that event. If you would like to donate in my name go here-->donate to Komen here

Finally Scheduled

I was hoping that my port would be removed in September. I called today to find out that my surgeon is booked for the next month. I have an appointment on Friday, October 9th. I was told that it is not a major surgery but more like going to the dentist. We will see. Anyway, that is a milestone for me. No more bump on my chest. I am looking forward to it.

Almost Done

I used this blog to document my treatment for cancer which started April 2008 and finished July 2009. I have one more step to complete before I am truly done and that is getting the port-a-cath removed from my chest. This will happen some time in September. I think that after seeing the surgeon for that I will end this blog.

I have begun a new blog today. A blog that will not focus on my health but on my professional life as a school librarian. It should be a lot more fun. Click here to find my new blog--> Tales from a Loud Librarian.

Graduation from Chemo Diploma

30 Day Medical Review

It is getting near the end. I had my 30 day review with my oncologist and clinical trial nurse this past Thursday. Dr. Larned says that everything is good, and so now I will visit her every 3 months for 2 years. On each visit it is routine for me to do blood work. This was my last visit with Melanie. I am finished the clinical trial, however they do keep track of me for 5 years I think. So I will be getting phone calls from a data manager to give them updates on my health.

Every day is a step away from treatment.

Summer Vacation is Over

Tomorrow I go back to work. I am ready, but this has been a very busy summer that was so different from 2008. I have had lots of time to read, travel, and visit with friends. Now I have to get serious and focus on my school library. Luckily, it is a place that I love to be. It is also my good fortune that the reading that I so love is part of my job.