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.