Ok HRT

Today I met with Dr. Brufsky, a medical oncologist at the hospital where I’ve been treated for the last six months.  These are my notes:

Cancer is gone – hormonal stuff is fine.  After having mastectomy from a good breast surgeon, there should be practically no breast tissue left, therefore risk is minimal.

People with depression should have HRT

Carefully follow estrogen level

He’ll talk about it with Sukumvanich

He’ll give me the prescription (if sukumvanich doesn’t want to); then Brufsky will follow up on my estrogen level (low dose patch); — make apt with brufsky to see him a couple of weeks after surgery and he’ll prescribe a patch Cardiac risk is WITHOUT HRT – the HRT could prevent cardiac risk

SOY? Ok in moderation

I will still be getting a third opinion on Wednesday from Dr. Balk.  The women in my FORCE group say she is the best in determining a holistic approach to hormonal side effects.

Period.

Today started my last one. Ever.

Women’s Hospital

Here I am, again, at the Women’s Hospital, where I have had countless appointments and procedures over the last 8 months. I’m waiting for a consultation about HRT from one of the medical oncologists here.

In the elevator, I realized that mainly two types of patients come to this hospital — those having babies and those who have ‘women’s’ cancer. That’s a pretty yucky combination.

More on pajamas

I’ve written about my quest for pajamas before. My mastectomy was in January, so I needed a few sets of warm, button-down pajamas. After many shopping trips, I finally found some fancy sets on clearance at Macy’s for $7 a pair! Jackpot!

Now I’m on the hunt for pajamas again. This time, I’m looking for short sleeves and cropped pants in thin fabrics. Why? Don’t you have air conditioning? Well, yes. But I’m preparing for my hysterectomy in less than two weeks, and with that comes…(cue ominous music)…the dreaded hot flashes. Some women describe these as just a bit of perspiration. Others say they feel like they’re on fire from the inside and want to tear off their skin.

Well, I’m not taking any chances. I want to be prepared with several pairs of loose fitting, keep-cool pjs. So I’m on the hunt again!

If you want to keep your mind off of your upcoming hysterectomy….

….buy a house!  That’s what we’ve been doing the last few days.  Now the contract has been settled, so I’ll be dealing with inspections, movers, renting out our current apartment, and packing.  That should keep my mind pretty busy!

Our quaint little cape.