Heading to the hospital

Great news!   Our insurance finally provided authorization for my hospitalization and the first round of chemotherapy. I was admitted to St. Agnes in Fresno Tuesday night at about 8pm after going home after my PET scan Tuesday afternoon.

Part of the treatment will begin tonight and before the rest I will undergo a small surgical procedure to have a port installed.  This is a small device that will provide the hospital staff with direct access to one of the veins near my collarbone.  They will use the port to administer the chemotherapy drugs.  I’m glad they are installing a port.   When I had chemo for my breast cancer years ago, the nurses would start an IV for every treatment.   That was A LOT of pokes with a needle!   The port takes the place of the IV, thus, I’m assuming, making the process a lot less uncomfortable.

I’ve taken up residence for the next few days in room 256. I’m free to have visitors. Feel free to call or text.

Maybe the best part so far???  Sexy hospital gown and non-slip socks!





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  1. Veronica E.May 7, 2019 at 10:12 PM

    Thank you for the update, sending you big hugs and lots of prayers..you got this !

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  2. UnknownMay 7, 2019 at 10:23 PM

    Very flattering!! Rest up my girl. We've got your belay!!

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  3. Grandma ReginaMay 8, 2019 at 8:19 AM

    So the pop up that hit you in the collarbone during the softball game yesterday was precursor for the port ..... gotta love coincidences!

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    1. MulliganMay 11, 2019 at 5:47 PM

      Ha! Yes, I guess we can look at it like that. :). What a week, huh?

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