Sunday, March 27, 2016

One for You, One for Me


My breast cancer is estrogen fed.  To reduce the opportunity of a re-occurrence my oncologist has recommended an estrogen reduction medicine.   She first mentioned it way back in November, right after my surgery.  She said we'd talk again after I completed my radiation 
 Wayne wasn’t able to accompany me to my oncologist appointment I was updating him on our conversation. She always takes the time to clearly discuss the options and discuss my choices.   As I listed the side effects, he quietly listened to the laundry list of possible symptoms for my headfirst chemically induced entry into menopause.  I paused to wipe away tears.  The past six months have been filled with so much emotion and stress. I hate to take a medicine that might derail the positive feelings and calm I’ve tried to embrace.  With a smile he asked, “did she suggest any pills for me?” 

After a long shared laugh and a few more Kleenex I realized once again, what a wonderful mate I’ve been blessed to have.

3 comments:

  1. There is no gift like a wonderful mate to lean on during these horrible chapters in life. What a blessing.

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  2. So glad you have a mate to make the tricky parts funny at the same time!

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  3. So glad you have a mate to make the tricky parts funny at the same time!

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