[Caution. The following paragraph may cause vertigo] This morning dad got a call from the hospital confirming mom’s appointment for tomorrow at 11. Tomorrow? The appointment for R&C (Radiation & Chemo) therapy was supposed to be today. So, dad informed us that it was moved to tomorrow. When Mara looked into it the appointment that they were confirming was actually for tomorrow with a different department in the neuro unit at Huntsman. So, mom missed her first R&C therapy today. The more people Mara called the more she learned about tomorrow. The 11am appointment is just one of many. She actually has a 9am appointment to get injected with a dye. Then a 10am appointment to have a brain scan. Then a very important 11am to meet with someone named Julie. Then another scan at 4pm. Then finally R&C therapy at 5pm. We found out about all of this because Mara was persistent and kept asking to speak to yet another scheduling nurse person. The Huntsman Cancer Circus is in need of a serious overhaul. I am convinced that if the same crew were managing a McDonalds it would be out of business in a week. It is SO frustrating. It has been 20 days since mom's diagnosis and still not R&C therapy.
On a lighter note. Mom is enjoying her time at home. The evenings sitting on the deck are gifts from God.
Mom’s appetite for red meat is still strong. She devours roast beef sandwiches and also loves mashed potatoes. It is good to have her closer and so nice to have her home. Pray for us tomorrow as we negotiate the Huntsman Circus. Mom is very anxious about starting chemo.
The Christensens
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Did she get our package yet? We are anxious to hear how she did with all of her appointments. I bet it took a lot out of her and you are all in our prayers. Thank you for keeping us updated on this site.
Love, Adel and Julia
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