Onwards

I met with Dr Bader, the radiation oncologist, this morning in large part to check up on my progress post radiation but also so I could get a fix on what I'm supposed to do next - I've heard different versions now from different doctors and in one case from the same doctor.

I think I've got it now:

• I have absolutely got to stick to a regular self-exam schedule (it turned out to be life-saving this time...)
  
• I will have one bi-lateral mammogram per year
• At this time I'll meet with the radiation oncologist
• A copy of the mammogram will be sent to the surgeon (unlike many cancer surgeons, Dr Lim likes to keep tabs on his patients.) He may or may not want to meet with me at this time (depends on how he's feeling, I guess...)
  
• Copies will also go to the medical oncologist (Dr. Urba), my ObGyn and my regular doctor
• I'll happily mail signed copies to any of you, dear readers
  
• And I'll need to set up a schedule with Dr Urba's office to get blood drawn a few times annually to check on if/how the chemo is affecting me
  

I hope I remember all this.

In other news my left breast (the offending one) looks almost the same as the right breast (hooray!) but apparently that will change as I age (sigh.) Maybe it changes for everyone.

And the chances of this crap returning in the next two years are nominal. Thereafter I'm at the same level of risk as any woman my age, as long as I don't take up smoking (natch.)