Week of medical appointments

I've had four, yes four, medical appointments this week.  Most I've ever had.

On Monday, I had an echocardiogram, which is an ultrasound of your heart.  Apparently some of the chemo drugs I've had, or will have, can cause heart problems so they like to monitor your heart with an echocardiogram every 3 months.

On Tuesday, I had the consultation with the radiation oncologist to figure out the plan for radiation treatment.  I will have a simulation (aka set up appointment) on September 5.  My first radiation treatment will be September 19 and will continue every weekday for 6 weeks.

On Wednesday, I had a post-surgery follow-up appointment.  My surgeon is on vacation so I met with a different doctor.  He said the incisions and surgery locations look good.  He also let me know (which I'd already heard) that the pathology report came back showing clean margins.  I was very happy about that.

On Thursday (today), I had an appointment with the oncologist.  My original oncologist moved out of the area in July so this was the first time I'd seen this doctor.  Andy and I liked him.  I'll probably see him for at least the next 6 months.  My herception and perjeta infusions should start next week as soon as they get insurance approval.

While none of these appointments were particularly tough on me, I'm glad they're over.  Onto next week...