We met with the oncologist today and were given two treatment options to ponder. One is tried and true, shown to be very effective, but harder on the body. It would involve some heavy duty chemo before surgery, then lighter chemo after. The other option, available to me because of some specific characteristics of my tumor, would involve surgery first, then milder chemo after. He described it as probably just as effective, but can't say for sure because the two approaches have never been tested head to head.
We go back Aug 28 and presumably must announce a decision then. Please pray for me for wisdom and discernment as I ponder my choices.
On the lighter side: I love it that my treatment team consists of a woman surgeon, a male African immigrant nurse practitioner, and a male oncologist who was a nurse before he became a doctor. Take that, neo-Nazis and white supremacists!
Also on the lighter side: while we were driving down Patterson Blvd to the appointment this morning I saw an eagle dive down into the river, catch a fish, and fly away with it. First time I've seen such a thing--and within the city limits too! Felt like a blessing.
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