tuesday, 17 Nov 09

I know in a previous blog that I had mentioned getting a second opinion. I talked with my oncologist at MCV and they have agreed that they do not have a problem with my getting a second opinion. Therefore, I made several calls and I was looking for a fast appointment, not one where I need to wait several weeks. Duke University answered my call with an appointment for November 30. I still plan on going to my radiation consultation for this Friday and will determine at that time whether to start the treatment or wait until 1 Dec 09. I will do whatever the radiation doctor wants even if I have to go to a treatment that morning before leaving for North Carolina. My girlfriend Joy who is a nurse is planning on going with us, so we
should be able to cover all bases. Joy went to all of my previous chemo treatments and has been down this long road with me all the way. I know that a lot of people have been praying and I had been having trouble getting an appointment that was not until Mid December or January, and
when i called Duke it just fell right into place. I have already received my confirmation email from Duke, talked with my oncologist and am getting copies of my tests and reports. Not only did Duke get me right in but I received a call this afternoon from John Hopkins in Baltimore, MD and they have me on a cancellation call list or if I want another opinion, I have a direct number for the oncologist nurse. God does work in mysterious ways and is providing me with a way to fight this, not only with one major medical cancer treatment center but two. I was very down last night because I had no answers and prayed for a call. I did receive a call from a friend in New Jersey who asked me to call Sloan Kettering and I could stay with her, but no appointments were available until January. So, God answered my prayers today with 2 calls. Remember, friends, God does answer many prayers. May God also bless you all! Janice