Today was my hubby's 2-1/2 year appointment with chest x-ray and blood work. Everything looks normal and good. :0) The doctor said that recurrence is most common before 2 years, but we'll stay on the 6-month check up routine for a while with CT scans alternating with chest x-rays. It's interesting to hear the doctor's opinions.
We alternate between seeing the surgeon vs. the oncologist. They are on a similar thought process, but still have their own opinions of the best plan for care. (in case you notice a slight difference in what is said by the doctors at each visit I blog about)
I thought it was interesting today as I drove to the hospital for our appointment. They have a sign on the corner with arrows pointing to the different directions to go for the many different clinics they have. I casually noted the letters detailing the "Cancer Pavilion" and realized how strange it is to be so casual about having an appointment in the Cancer center.
We also met a new Fellow today who is working with our doctor for his final year before becoming a doctor himself. He mentioned that all of the people in the clinic know my husband by first name. They simply call out to each other, "____'s here!" I thought it was neat. There have been some changes over the years, but those who have been there know him well. The Fellow said that only happens with a long-term patient or someone who works there. My husband grinned and said, "well, I'm both." He went on to explain how he used to work in the cancer center years ago and now is a long-term patient. They still ask him for help and advice on occasion that is work related. It is nice to have that kind of atmosphere, especially for something as important, yet routine, as cancer care.
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