I was trying to think of a clever title for this blog post but I am coming up empty so it is pretty bland....like oatmeal without sugar. But luckily that isn't an indicator of my doctor visit. My doctor visit was like fresh steel cut oatmeal with apples, craisins, pecans, and the best brown sugar on the market.
Dr. L (my oncologist) was very pleased to see me and feel around for my lump behind my ear which is almost non-existent. We talked about how this is great news because it certainly means it is not aggressive and has remained in the "follicular" stage which is easier to deal with and certainly doesn't require ANY alarm. Follicular lumps can "wax and wane" and although it isn't typical, they can basically go away which appears to be what happened to mine! When compared to the other side, there is no clinical difference (as he put it) and he simply isn't concerned at all about any thickness that is there. Given all that, we agreed to go back to "regular" follow up appointments which we set for 6 months. Of course, if I find anything concerning, I will call and see him sooner. So I am free until March!!
The other thing we talked about is the aggressive stage I had before is probably gone because it would have come back by now in some fashion. So that is very very happy news.
So I have another 6 months lease on carefree living. I can plan for trips and flights and Thanksgiving and Christmas and even New Years. I can plan for President's weekend and how I want to attack early 2017. I like this "ignorant bliss" stage I get to enjoy from time to time. It makes it all that much easier when I can't be so carefree. So look out world, here I come!
On a side note, poor Dr. L was looking pretty pained today. I asked if he was okay....In a bad mood or had to deliver tough news. He was surprised I noticed and seemed to spend a little time trying to figure out what is going on with him. He finally told me he is in significant pain. He is a very athletic guy. Several years ago, he had an MCL tear in his knee. He hobbled on crutches for the longest time. Well I guess it never quite recovered fully so he has been compensating....and that resulted in him wearing out is opposite hip! Go figure. Dr. L needs a hip replacement! Poor guy. He is way too young for that! I think he is in his late 40s. He said he wants to wait until after ski season. I told him if he can indeed ski, that is excellent and it can certainly wait. I hope he is doing okay. I was relieved it wasn't the pressure of being an oncologist. I still can't imagine how difficult that would be.
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