Mr. Fixit had his first checkup since beginning his oral chemo. The doctor said his labs were all normal, and he lungs sound fine.
He has had no side effects, but the doctor said it could happen. He said the lack of symptoms bodes well though. He needs labs again in two weeks and then in another two weeks, more blood work and an office visit. In three months, there will be another scan to check on the lungs.
As we were sitting in the waiting room, I realized how lucky we are. There were several women who were in various stages of hair loss, several people in wheel chairs, some with walkers. Some appeared to have lost much weight. One man requested refills of his powerful pain meds that he takes every four hours. Mr. Fixit was talking about going to paint some of our son's trailers after his appointment. I am so grateful for both his quality of life now and for the possibility of a good outcome.
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