Well..
Today started with a session with the physio, followed by a swim (with no ‘breastroke’)
Then it was off to the hospital again to have my portacath flushed. After my chemo nurse Elke took care of the minor procedure (done every 6 weeks), we grabbed a bite to eat together. I must say how nice it was to spend a bit of time with her while she wasn’t tending to the port or administering chemotherapy! We had a lovely chat and she was warmly supportive of the whole Antarctic idea, even wondered whether she might be able to come along as part of the support crew?! Now THAT would be very cool! Elke also offered to help with the fundraising. I’ve said it many times before, people who work in this field are very, very special.
As I was driving home, the Oncologist’s rooms rang to confirm that it’s time to start on the Tamoxifen. It was a short call, yet by the time I’d hung up I had tears in my eyes. I’m not looking forward to taking this medication…………………………………………………………
Then, an email I’d been waiting for. Confirmation from the McGrath Foundation that the Pink Polar Expedition is a supported fundraising activity.
Geoff is stoked too! It’s been an eventful day for him as well. His first full day on Mark’s ‘bulk up’ eating plan. I had to laugh when he told me the eggs are like snot – I agree!!! Geoff also paid the deposit on the custom-build hot pink kevlar ‘boob’ sled.
Geoff told me his last patient of the day was also a ‘breast cancer’ lady. She shared with us a poem she wrote – ‘Granny gets her mojo back’….
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