Young & Healthy

I had a 3 month follow-up visit with Dr. Thomas today. (Technically my "7 month-post mastectomy" visit or my "23 month since diagnosis" visit)

I met the Nurse Navigator, Pam Sasser. She was super sweet and helpful. She sat in on the appointment today and even took notes for me. Where was she for my whole cancer ordeal? LOL

Dr. Thomas asked me how I was doing and tried desperately to find something he could do for me. Unfortunately for him- I am Young & Healthy. It was funny to see him try to come up with anything he could do for me. He said he could have my cholesterol checked if I'd like. LOL
* He did listen to my heart and offered an echo if I felt I needed one. (which it doesn't sound like I do- it's just that the info on cancer patients says that they usually check it after your treatment. And I had mentioned to him that Dr. Panwalker had never had it checked)
* We talked again about Tamoxifin which I still feel strongly about NOT taking. He said that he would keep bugging me about it but leave the decision to me.
* He also brought up Genetic Counseling which I also still feel is a waste of my money. Now that I've been diagnosed with cancer and I already have children- my kids will automatically get checked early. Getting genetic counseling (in my opinion) would only benefit the industry and pocketbooks of someone other than me. ;)
* He told me he doesn't see any reason to see me back for another 6 months. (unless I decide to take Tamoxifen- then he'll get me in right away!;)
* I did get a High-5 for being my young & healthy self.
* I asked about getting labwork done. He said if I'd like- they could do it next time. I would just have to fast beforehand. Basically- I'm not sure if I want labwork done but I'm not sure how else they would ever know if my cancer came back. It's not like I can find a lump in my breast and get it checked out. LOL We'll see what the next 6 months bring.

Dr. Thomas is really great and I appreciate him as my Oncologist. But I do admit- it's nice to not need him.