Monday, October 11, 2010

lots of phone calls

looks like my first chemo is this thurs up in denver. i thought it had been all scheduled already while we were up there but no, so i did alot of talking this morning to people up there. (i have to have a little talk with my secretary Paul about this later.) i found out if i have it done in the hospital infusion center across the street from dr. diab's office it's alot less expensive so that's where it will be done, instead of at dr. diab's infusion center. i can either pay 13K out of pocket, or 5500. that was a pretty easy decision to make. the second infusion around the first week of nov will also be in denver, and after that they may just all be in alamosa. i am really ready to start this and get going with the cure. i hear that herceptin (spelling?) is a "miracle drug". i bought a couple of scarves and have a few hats and it will really be interesting to see myself as a bald person. not worried about it particularly. my friend vernadine said when the time came for her hair to come out, she took a sticky lint roller to it and it worked very well. we will head up to denver wed night after paul is done with work and come home friday afternoon. please continue to pray for me, i'll be needing it, as i HATE needles and such.
barb

6 comments:

  1. You may be surprised, Barb, but I have become a follower of your blog. I have also followed Robin - and others.

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  2. Thanks Winston, it's nice to have some company on the journey for sure. Are you on the way to CA? Don't forget, we always have a spare bedroom open for you.

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  3. Stay tuned on that one, Barb. I should let your other followers know that I was your pastor in NJ a long time ago, or they may wonder what this old guy is doing on your blog. It's because I care.

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  4. Thinking of you and praying for you, Barb! Best wishes with the first round tomorrow. I'll be anxious to hear your report!

    Robin

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  5. Thinking and praying for you today.

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  6. Caryl, thanks for the angel candle, it's beautiful!

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