A new chapter begins in my cancer world as Dr O, my Oncologist, has moved away. There are not enough words to describe the gratitude and respect I have for Dr Olgible. I am one out of two lung cancer patients of his that he treated, that has survived 3 years past the 3 to 6 months survival period most 4th stage matastesized patients are given to live. I am having some difficulties adjusting to his absence. He was always there when I needed him and now he is gone. I have been waiting for a new Dr to be assigned to me. This Dr will only know me by what is listed in my chart. I will have to build a trust with the new doctor and have faith that he can treat me and my lung cancer with the confidence and experience that Dr “O” has. He knew me, my fears and my needs as his patient. I had my every 3 month cancer scan the other day. Normally Dr “O” would call or have his nurse call to tell me my scan results at the end of the day so I wouldn’t have to worry till my next appt to see if the cancer has spread. This week I had my scan on Tuesday and have to wait till Friday to get any answers. It’s the small things that matter so much. Today is Saturday and I remain without an answer regarding if the cancer has spread or not. The lab is backed up and they do not know for sure when they can read them. I put in a request for the highly recommended new Lung Cancer Dr suggested by a the nurses and doctors as being the “best fit” for me. Everything needs to be set up and with any luck I will meet my new Dr in 3 weeks. In the meantime I am suffering from severe sciatica pain for the past 3 weeks. Tried to enjoy some time with the family at Cape Cod but lasted only two days because of the intense pain. I had Pete bring me home to be more comfortable if that will ever be possible again. Waiting on an MRI to identify the full problem. This could take up to a month. Sorry for my mixed emotions here but the medical system is becoming so very frustrating and overloaded. 3 weeks of intense pain makes it difficult to be upbeat. I pray this problem can be resolved sooner than later. No worries. I will hang in there as I still have life and family to be so very thankful for.
Lord, surround this woman with the most caring and knowledgeable medical people. Thy will be done. In Jesus name.
Laurie, you are always in my prayers.
Suzanne
Thank you Suzanne. Your prayers are greatly appreciated.
Oh! Laurie, you have been on my mind so often this week. So, I’ve prayed for you! I hope the results will be positive for you. That they find the cause of your pain and can treat you, sooner rather than later. Sending my love to you! Love, Lylean
Thanks Lylean. It will all work out. Just frustrated.
Oh Laurie I am so sorry to hear all this!
Just know that you are in my prayers every night and have been since the beginning. Prayers do work and I trust in God that they will continue to work for you in this latest bump in the road.
Hang in there! Sending Love, Light and Healing Energy to you! Hugs 🤗
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Thank you so much for your prayers my good friend. Prayers do work.
Oh lourie I am praying for you to get some positive news sooner than later and hope your sciatic nerve calms down thinking of you my friend thoughts and prayers and healing hugs surround you
Thankyou Beverly. I love that you are such a good friend and appreciate that we are in touch often.
Missing Dr. O already!! It’s so hard to see him go and not it feels like everything is crumbling there. 😐 But hopefully the new doctor is just as good and this pain can be managed. 🤞 I love you, Mom. You are a fighter and I am grateful you continue to push yourself. 💖
I love you Lindsey more than words can say. You have been a pillar is strength for me through all of this and I am lucky to have you.
Always admiring your resilience and faith. You’re on my heart.
XXOO
Thankyou Kelly I feel the same about you.
Thankyou Kelli. I pray you are doing well. Love to you and yo family