Today a year ago was a day to try to get the appointments set up for Marsha's next step. We needed an appointment with her primary care physician and her new oncologist. It was clear that the other tests needed before she could even decide about treatment could not happen until she had met the oncologist. As we began the day, the fear was that it would be a long delay before we could get an intake appointment. We were pleasantly surprised that the appointment was only going to be a couple of days away. Dr. Adler, her primary care physician, was less important at this stage but was still important for the total plan. I have to say both offices were very cooperative and easy to deal with. At the same time we had to make an appointment to have the stitches removed from her thorocentesis, and one for a final consult with the surgeon. We also needed to have an appointment with her cardiologist, the ever cute Dr. Jimmy, as Marsha called him. I think he made Marsha's heart go pitter pat more than me. I must say it was funny how busy sick people can be. I don't think Marsha should have kept up the pace in her condition, but well people don't need to keep up this pace. It seemed that these calls took up the complete day, but I can't remember anything else from that day. I know we saw Pat & Dave and spent time together but it seemed like all of life was filled with this planning. It was good though, it wasn't as hard as I thought it would be.
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