Having cancer is a full-time job

Between appointments with my oncologist, radialogist, surgeon, homecare nurse, bone scans, blood work, echo test (heart scan) and trips to the gym there is litte time for fun. Today, I have two appointments - Surgeon and Endocrinologist (thyroid specialist). Yes, in addition to BC, I'm also having issues with my thyroid. Apparently it's hyper-active ... it's definitely the only part of me that's hyper these days!

My appointment with Dr. C (Surgeon) will be quick and easy. He'll look at the incison, check the mobility in my affected arm, see how I'm feeling, and then send me on my way. Since I'm his first appointment of the day, there is will no waiting.

My appointment with the Endocrinologist may be longer. This is our first rendez-vous! I'm a little stressed out about this appointment because I don't know what the treatment is .... and quick frankly chemo is all I can handle right now! My family doctor insisted that I keep this appointment (I've been putting it off since mid-December) because the scans indicate that the thyroid function was turning towards Graves Disease. Charming another disease!

So for fun today, I decided to take the plunge and go bra shopping. The time has come to buy a proper bra - I can't wear sports bras forever! There are a couple of speciality shops in Ottawa for women who have had a mastectomy. I've been to one and now I'm going to try the other. The first shop has nice but I litte overwhelming because it sell all types of lingerie - not just for BC women. From what I understand, the other shop sells only products for BC women ... which means I don't have to be shy around the other customers. I'm becoming a little more comfortable with my chest but I'm definitely still self-conscious.