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Friday, May 22, 2015

A Port in a Storm | Brotherly Love

We had a long day up and back from Virgina Mason (VM) in Seattle today. It's 3 hours each way.  We started by signing the consent for the clinical trial. Then the trial coordinator, Gretchen, squeezed Steve in for a CT scan to follow immediately after the real reason we went up in the first place - for a consult with the surgeon that will install a port through which the chemo will be administered. 

Next Tuesday, we go back to get a biopsy of the liver growth via an endoscope (an outpatient procedure-amazing!) That is required before Chemo can start.  Right now the installation of the port is scheduled for June 8. So starting on chemo looks to be two weeks out yet. As a dear and wise friend suggested, stay focused on the next step, rather than getting stressing out on looking too far ahead. So, today we got  three things off the checklist to starting treatment, two more to go!

We're looking forward to Steve's brothers, Gregg and Kevin,with their significant others, staying with us next week. They will help us start downsizing our possessions, and we plan to have fun together. We are warmed by their generosity and love.
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  1. DebCMay 24, 2015 at 9:18 AM

    Gary has had a port for about a month. We discovered that the trick to not getting it wet in the shower is Glad press and seal (a kind of saran wrap that clings to itself). do a couple of layers and viola. hugs and love

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  2. DebCMay 24, 2015 at 9:18 AM

    Gary has had a port for about a month. We discovered that the trick to not getting it wet in the shower is Glad press and seal (a kind of saran wrap that clings to itself). do a couple of layers and viola. hugs and love

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