What was next, was a series of appointments already made for me. I was scheduled for blood work, CT Scan with contrast for starters. The next phase was to determine if the cancer was exclusive to my thigh. AND what the ‘marks’ on my liver were. Things really started moving … so fast, that I named it the Cancer Skateboard! I felt like I was on the ride of my life with NO CONTROL what so ever! I was being told where & what time to be at my appts, etc.
Each morning, I would say a little prayer … Dear God, help me handle whatever the day & appts bring. Amen.
I met with Dr. David Ettinger at the Sydney Kimmel Cancer Center. He is the Medical Oncologist & a sarcoma expert with 32 years of experience at Johns Hopkins. He reviewed my history/case & was responsible for coming up with my chemotherapy treatment plan. I also met with Dr. Debra Frassica at JH Green Spring Campus. She is the Radiation Oncologist & wife of my Orthopedic Dr. She reviewed my history/case & then spent 2 hours with Alice, Oneida & I explaining radiation, studies & how the whole treatment plan would come together. It was a lot to take in …