Today, I went to the oncologist and she gave me a treatment plan for chemotherapy.  I'll start on June 18th.  It's a one afternoon, every three weeks, for 6 times, timing of treatment.  So, we'll have 4.5 months of chemotherapy where I'll go to work 3 days a week.  Then, after that, we'll do radiation.  The oncology nurse went through all the procedures and medications and the expected side effects and how to minimize any discomfort.  Sounds like things should be clear sailing.  The only thing that will be an issue is I will lose my hair.  It's 99% sure I will.  So, I have a wig I need to buy and I also need to decide when to just cut it all off instead of waiting for it to go.  It's usually one week after the first chemotherapy injection.  So, I may just cut it off before June 18th so that I feel in control of this thing.  My hair, I feel is my best physical asset, so this is another learning experience to learn about who I really am and what I'm made of.

Of course, there is always the option of not doing chemotherapy and doing something more natural.  However, we looked at all the research, and there is a clear difference of a minimum of 25% that WITH chemotherapy, my chances of survival are greater.  Another way of saying that is, without it, I have 25% less chances of surviving.  I don't think there is an option of not doing it.  I plan on surviving.

I also went to see Dr. Kaidi today to see if he would take out the drain, but we all decided it would be best if he left it in until it decided to run dry more.  It should come out by early next week.  Seems I'm not taking it easy enough, so it keeps draining.  With the drain in, I can't drive or go to work, either.

I am seeing a direct connection between how I treat myself and how healthy I can become.  The oncology nurse said if I don't give up at least half of the diet cokes and half of the morning coffee that I will retain water and look puffy.  I'll probably also get bladder infections and nausea.  These are all good reasons to give up caffeine!

There was a lot of information given today, and I gave you all only a snippit.  This is the important stuff.  All the other tests have come out great.  My heart is strong.  My blood cells are fine.  I just need to kick ass on this cancer and make it go away forever.  You with me?