Talked with my primary care physician about having her take over prescribing my chemo pills and following my blood counts.

She said if I saw hem/onc once a year with an occassional blood test, she would consider it but because I have to see him so much and have so many blood tests, she believes it would be in my best interest to either stay with him or get a second opinion from another hem/onc.

I told her I was thinking about setting up an appointment at Moffitt Cancer Center and she said they are the best around. But again, every time I go there with my mother, it's so depressing. And I'd be there every month.

I guess I just have to suck it up and stick it out.

[ECHOES]

... or give Moffit a shot and see how it goes...
I wonder if going there for yourself, it might feel differently.

((( ECHOES )))

I'll give it a try.

Why does everything have to be so complicated.

* sighs *

[bebop]

hon I am sorry. I didn't know you are dealing with cancer! where the heck have I been? please get good treatment! you are my pet after all! luv u bunches hon!

[free2beme]

Originally Posted by Orange_Blossom

I told her I was thinking about setting up an appointment at Moffitt Cancer Center and she said they are the best around.

I guess I just have to suck it up and stick it out.

yep, because you deserve the best.

You are all so sweet. Thanks for caring about me.

Bebop no worries. The "experts" call it a progressive cancer, I call it a blood disorder. It's all in how one looks at it.

http://www.mpdfoundation.org/about_mpd.php5

I've been on chemo pills since 2002 and I'm just plain sick of the whole thing.

Sick - sick - sick of it.

[bebop]

I will keep you in my prayers hon. you deserve to peace of mind hon! you been thru hell and back.

(((((((orange))))))))))
im sorry i can only give u hugs
for some reason i wasnt given the powers to heal
and im hatin how i cant make it better for you..
lots of love to ya

[wanttoheal]

(((((((((((((((((Orange)))))))))))))))) If you go to the new place, can you come back to where you are now if it doesn't work out? I wish so much you didn't have to deal with this too.

[ECHOES]

I can imagine how sick of it you must be.

Pretty posies shouldn't have to take chemo pills! *stomps feet*

(((( Orange Blossom )))

Originally Posted by Orange_Blossom

Talked with my primary care physician about having her take over prescribing my chemo pills and following my blood counts.

She said if I saw hem/onc once a year with an occassional blood test, she would consider it but because I have to see him so much and have so many blood tests, she believes it would be in my best interest to either stay with him or get a second opinion from another hem/onc.

I told her I was thinking about setting up an appointment at Moffitt Cancer Center and she said they are the best around. But again, every time I go there with my mother, it's so depressing. And I'd be there every month.

I guess I just have to suck it up and stick it out.

((Ms orange)))))))))) my sister my friend
She said it was the best place? your Dr?
you are the best you deserve the best. I know its hard to go there and see all you see.
Yes it is depressing. ((( have been with my Dad years ago to a cancer hospital)) ((been on the childrens floor once with son))) I know what your talking about.
But the best is the best. Which means they may have ideas new ones and new cures that are out there.
Thats why they are the best. Plus the success rate is good.
I wish you were not going threw this....cause i care so much about you..
and want the best for you (((((((((((((orange)))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))
Give them a go if you can..........
muffin

Thanks everyone. I appreciate you taking the time to listen and respond.

I think today I'll just fling myself down on the ground, have a temper tantrum, then cry myself to sleep.

[wanttoheal]

After you do that, we can go out for an ice cream and ride on the twirly cars at the carnival (or maybe the other way around so we don't get sick lol ).

((((((((((((((((Orange)))))))))) I care about you so much. I wish I could take it away for you. I'm really glad you're here.

((((orange)))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))

[katheryn]

were have i been i keep missing posts, im sorry that you are having to make a decsion such as were to get this treatment, but all here have said you are the best you deserve the best

luv lilbird

(((((((((((((((blinkyflower)))))))))))))))))

Thanks for your support and kind words, everyone.

It just doesn't seem all that important to me right now.

u and all the choices u have to make big or small are always important to me
(((((((((orange)))))))))

(((( bunnies ))))

Your butt isn't so big afterall.

[Christina86]

(((((((((((Fairy Flower))))))))))))))

I'm so sorry my pretty friend. That is so undeniably horrid to have to go through... Doctors suck. Actually, health problems in general suck.

If you ever need someone to rant at, I always am here to listen.

Love,

Gus

((((((((Orange)))))))))))),
I'm so sorry that you have to endure this! You are in my thoughts! Take care.

[allthegirls6]

how is this doing!

Originally Posted by allthegirls6

how is this doing!

I haven't done a thing. I haven't called anyone, old or new. I'm just not up to it.

[Zorah]

((((((((((Orange_Blossom))))))))))
darling, if this Moffitt place is the best, go there when you feel up to it