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Notes From the Infusion Chair -- November 7, 2019 [may be TMI; read at your own risk]

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8:45am -- I'm not actually in the infusion chair yet.  Before I get there, I have an appointment for an echocardiogram, which is a routine every-three-month thing for me.  After the echo, I'll head downstairs for an appointment with my oncologist.  I see her every six weeks. I left the house with time to spare this morning, and I'm so glad I did.  It was a bad traffic day -- the Freeway was backed up all the way down 295 and halfway down 210.  It wasn't stressful, though, because I knew I'd get there at least on time if not early like I'd hoped.  The ride was very tiring, though.  I worry about that.  I tire so easily, which makes a two hour drive a little dicey. 11:20am -- I've had my echo, then my appointment my oncologist.  By the time I left my oncologist's office, the echo results still hadn't come through.  She okayed treatment today and will keep an eye out for the results.  So now I sit in the infusion center waiting room waiting to be ca