Making Progress

So, have I gotten better about saying I am dealing with breast cancer?  In most ways, yes.  I might not be quick to say the word CANCER, but I am talking about my currently dealing with the disease.

What am I currently doing?

•      Going to the surgeon twice a week to have fluid drained.  First he uses a needle on each side to siphon out the fluid; then he goes back to squeeze and press more out.
•      Checking to see how my arms are doing as far as regaining movement in them at each appointment.
•      Checking to see if I have swelling in my left arm, signs of lymphedema, at each appointment.

Things seem better each time.

What’s coming:

•      Bone density test Thursday in preparation for my appointment with the oncologist on Monday.
•      Blood work for the same thing.
•      My usual TH appointment with the surgeon – probably the pattern as long as he keeps getting fluid.

What is my current fear?  Having to take chemo.  Why?  It reaffirms the fact that I am dealing with cancer.  I also do not want to lose my hair.  Selfish, I know.