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Reality Check

by Karen Lynch

Time to check in with you all and then share my reality check.

First of all, the cat came back. Six days of mystery but a lifetime of relief (she herself is down two or three lives, I’m sure. Thank you for your patience.

Second of all, while I love the fact that my children are on their summer vacation from school, I am keenly aware that it reeks havoc on my schedule. Nothing is like it was when I first started this blog and I apologize. Please continue to be patient with me.

Finally, I’m in a funk because tomorrow is oncology day. I decided to be frugal with my time and schedule two appointments with two doctors on the same day to save me a trip to Yale. Seemed smart when I made the calls. But now I have a nice case of misery brewing. I’ll be at Yale all day tomorrow remembering what brought me there in the first place.

Living with cancer recurrence … it is such a pain. I know these oncology check ups every three months are necessary but a longer stretch would be nice. I know that when cancer returns that fact further warrants good follow-up care (oh, here’s a link to a great write up on that reality). Logic helps rationalize my attitude, but emotions still dictate my mood.

So … tomorrow I’m seeing both my medical oncologist and my gynecological oncologist … all in the name of follow up care.

I guess if you are in the same boat as me, the important thing is to recognize that though I grunt and groan, I still make it a point to see these doctors. You too should see somebody, if not everybody. At the very least, your oncologist or your primary care physician. (Check out this study to learn if it matters which of those two is preferable. If you don’t click on the link, I’ll give the answer away: doesn’t matter, just see somebody!)

The thought that will get me through tomorrow’s examinations at Yale? The fact that quality follow-up care will keep me alive longer. That’s why I make (and keep) my appointments.
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Posted in General, Recurrence on July 24th, 2007

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