It's official, part 3

No, wait. Chemo is now a week from TODAY. That makes it Friday, March 7 at 10:30 a.m.

I had a FLOCK of tests today, making sure I'm strong enough to withstand chemo. Turns out I am. So, given the time constraints of one of the studies I'm participating in, they asked if I'd like to move up my chemo a week and I agreed heartily. Would YOU like to be going through chemo in during a hot, muggy, disgusting St. Louis summer? I know I would not. So the faster I start, the cooler it'll be outside when I'm done.

I'll also have some genetic testing to make sure I don't have some genes which, long story short, would result in my going back for a double mastectomy with a side order of ovectomies. Can you believe ovaries can be removed on an outpatient basis, too? Good lord. What do you have to do to get admitted to a hospital these days?

Anyway, I've been to the cancer info center today and was given the gift of a cute little pink turban to wear to bed. It's adorable. I might even wear it while I'm cooking so I don't melt my wig hair!

I'm also signing up for all kinds of classes and stuff-- like how-to-paint-on-eyebrows (without looking scary.) That's an important class. Also there's an activities group for kids Liv's age going through a parent's having cancer. I'm stoked about that, too.

So, anyway, Friday's the day. Be there or be square.