Round one re-cap

What a morning.  Vic, Lori and myself all had a lot to take in so here's the recap.  It started with accessing my port and drawing blood.  It doesn't even hurt anymore when the needle goes in.  The nurse said eventually it wouldn't hurt because it forms like a callus which I think it has.  Then we wait for the lab to come up with the numbers.  Next we meet with the LPN for vitals and a overview of how I am feeling during the Chemo (sleep, nausea, pain, appetite, actually everything)  Then comes Dr Johnson and he reviews the numbers.  I have to say I was very happy to hear what he had to say.  My numbers were down again!  This means the Chemo is doing what it is supposed to.  The numbers are still very high in comparison to what normal is but the lower the better in my situation.  Dr Johnson is very matter of fact and did keep reminding us that I have severe liver disease but seemed to be happy with the results.  We decided to continue to the next round of Chemo with no change of drugs.
You know all those scans I have been getting?  They see everything and that brings up the not so good news from this visit.  The last PETscan showed some plaque build up in one of my arteries, so guess what? That's right, I have to see a Cardiologist for my heart.  Dr Johnson said he does not want to get my cancer in remission just to have me die of a heart attack.  So, another Dr's appointment with another Dr.  They will put me through the paces , stress test, echo etc.  Hopefully this can be fixed by Meds.
So overall it was a good appointment and I am getting better not worse.  I am still considered very sick and the odds are not in my favor but, I can beat those odds with prayer and positive attitude.  Keep the faith!!