I think I would rather be back on the bike riding those punishing hills in Pennsylvania today. Instead I am sitting on the waiting room at Dana-Farber(best cancer hospital on the world). I drank the horrible tasting contrast and am waiting patiently for my scan. Once the scan is done I have an hour or two before meet with my doctor. All to tell me whether or not the cancer is back. There is reason to believe that it is but I always get a bit anxious. It’s very hard to not have control of something. I look around and since coming to Dana-Farber in 2006 it is more crowded than ever. I am not sure whether to be reassured that I am not alone or worry that we are seeing more cases of cancer. Regardless of which one it is I am reassured that when I come here that there are peole to help no matter what may show up.
So I wait now to hopefully get the news that I am cancer free. No tumors and everything is good or at least that is my hope. These days are always harder than any physical challenge. So give me the bike ride anytime, no matter how steep the hills. It is always made easier by the support of my family, friends and the doctors. I am truly thankful for all of that help. Let’s keep fingers crossed that this afternoon is great news.
Great News!!!! – Scans came back clear. It will be four years cancer free in September, that is something I am going to celebrate for sure. Doctors have decided to move my scans out to every six months, just another step forward and gives me great reason to be thankful for everyday.
