Thursday, November 25, 2010
Sunday, November 21, 2010
Oncologist and Endocrinologist
I had my appointments with the oncologist and endocrinologist on Wednesday. I took the day off of work because I had to go into Manhattan for the appointments. At least I got to meet Rob for lunch.
The endocrinologist appointment was first. She was glad to hear that I have lost some weight. I now need to up my metformin from 1000mg to 2000 in the next month. We will see how that goes. I go back and see her in 3 months.
The oncology appointment went OK as well. She checked me out. We discuss my many side-effects from all my meds including Tamoxifen. I am not happy with it, but I have no choice really. The hot flashes aren't that bad, but if the do get bad the Dr. said that there are meds they can give me. She also is concerned about my headaches in the morning and my blurry vision. I think it is a combination of my metformin and the celexa (for my IBS) that I have just started taking. But since I am a cancer patient she has to rule out anything else, so she wants me to have another MRI of my head/brain. (Insert joke here) Last one I had was in June when I was having numbness in my left hand, but it was before these recent issues. She said she will give me 2 weeks to see if they resolve before I have to get it. She also discussed with me about a IV called Zometa, for calcium. It is suppose lower reoccurrence of breast cancer by 30%, so we will probably do it next time we see her in 4 months. The IV is every 6 months and will help with bone loss.
Have a Happy Thanksgiving.
The endocrinologist appointment was first. She was glad to hear that I have lost some weight. I now need to up my metformin from 1000mg to 2000 in the next month. We will see how that goes. I go back and see her in 3 months.
The oncology appointment went OK as well. She checked me out. We discuss my many side-effects from all my meds including Tamoxifen. I am not happy with it, but I have no choice really. The hot flashes aren't that bad, but if the do get bad the Dr. said that there are meds they can give me. She also is concerned about my headaches in the morning and my blurry vision. I think it is a combination of my metformin and the celexa (for my IBS) that I have just started taking. But since I am a cancer patient she has to rule out anything else, so she wants me to have another MRI of my head/brain. (Insert joke here) Last one I had was in June when I was having numbness in my left hand, but it was before these recent issues. She said she will give me 2 weeks to see if they resolve before I have to get it. She also discussed with me about a IV called Zometa, for calcium. It is suppose lower reoccurrence of breast cancer by 30%, so we will probably do it next time we see her in 4 months. The IV is every 6 months and will help with bone loss.
Have a Happy Thanksgiving.
Monday, November 15, 2010
Mammo
I had my first mammogram today since the surgery. They gave me all clear and normal. Hooray. Next appointment will be in 6 months.
On a side note, having a mastectomy on one side means only having one breast squashed instead of two. Hooray for that.
On a side note, having a mastectomy on one side means only having one breast squashed instead of two. Hooray for that.
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