The Banality of Doctor’s Visits, or, Don’t Fret: Just Call.

The Banality of Doctor’s Visits

Today’s visit with Dr. Gharavi was fairly uneventful. That’s good, but it seems strange sometimes, too -  kind of surreal.

He and April talked about how she’s doing with Doxil.  She’s doing OK, but is having some struggles.  Dr. Gharavi wrote a couple things down and nodded his head.  He asked if the new drugs to combat some of the side effects of Doxil had made a difference with round two.  April nodded and said she thought it had.  I agreed.  Dr. Gharavi took some more notes.

He said he didn’t want to give her a CT scan this round, because every 6 weeks is too much radiation.  We agreed.  Radiation: bad.  April’s tumor marker test would be back before the end of the week.  OK, that sounds good.

It was all so…normal – like we were discussing the weather or football – but we were discussing things of the highest importance to our mutual relationship.  It seemed strange in the moment, but after some consideration, I’ve decided there’s a blessing in common place.  Pay attention.  Yes.  Eat right and sleep well.  Yes.  Read the research and ask good questions.  Yes.  Let it flow off your back, hold your lover’s hand and forget your troubles.  Yes.

Don’t Fret: Just Call.

Theoretically, it’s possible that some friends and family may be loathe to call us because they think we have enough to take care of without talking to them about our day-to-day life.  If this describes you, don’t fret.  We’ll let you know if we can’t talk, or just need some peace.  We love you and love hearing from you.  Want to catch up?  Just call.

Much love to all,

Mac & April