Chemo: Day Two

Today we spent our fifth wedding anniversary braving the slick roads to go to Michele's second chemo session.

We started our visit to St. Joe's at the lab getting some blood drawn to check Michele's white blood cell count, etc. We had a good time in the lobby waiting for the phlebotomist... I think we were talking about what we were doing five years ago on this day, but we were cracking up. A good way to start a chemo day.

Our next stop was the doctor's office. We will meet with Dr. Chottiner before each chemo treatment to make sure that everything is progressing and that Michele is well enough (sufficient white blood cell count, no fever, etc.) to be treated. When the doctor began to examine Michele's lump she actually asked if she was on the correct side!! She said that the lump had already shrunk significantly and that it was a great sign that the treatment was working and would continue to work well. She said, "It just doesn't get any better than this!". Great news...

Then it was on to the treatment area. With all the bad weather and many cancellations the clinic was pretty empty. We lucked out and got a private room again so that we could joke and laugh and not have an audience. Sadly, there was no sign of Viking Mike today, but he was there with us in spirit. The process was the same as last time (the pic is of the adriomyacin... it looks like Kool-Aid!). Everything went smoothly and we were out of there in under three hours. We went to lunch at Zingerman's to celebrate our anniversary and another successful treatment and then it was nap time.

As was predicted by the doctors and the former patients that we have talked to, Michele's hair started to make a run for it the last couple days. We have decided to take action tonight... more on that tomorrow... Rock 'n roll.