Today I had appointment with my new Radiation Oncologist, Dr. Tincher, at Brookwood. I was evaluated for CyberKnife (which is a form of radiation). She sent the paperwork for insurance approval today. Should hear back from that by the end of next week. Once we have insurance approval, then I will have markers put in place. They will put markers in each of the 3 lung nodules. I asked how they get the markers in and she told me by needle, yuck. The markers are little gold seeds. Anyway, after the markers are in place, I'll have to wait about a week for them to settle. Then, I'll take steroids for about 3 days. Then....I should be ready for treatment. The actual treatment will last about an hour and a half. I think she said I would have 3 treatments. Not sure how much time in between treatments. So...it will probably be about a month or so before I start the actual CyberKnife treatment.
After the office visit with Dr. Tincher, I had CT Scans and labs.
I must say, this was the best time I had getting scans. I made friends and had people laughing. As far as being at the doctor and having scans and getting blood drawn, I had a really great day! Brookwood really knows how to treat their patients. Once again, God has put me in the right place.
I will post as I know more!
KELLY
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