Hello, I’m your radiologist

Today Dave and I met Dr. Richard Heidbreder, the man who will lead the team that will direct moments of radiation at me, five days a week, for six weeks starting sometime around Labor Day.

Really, just moments of radiation at a time. It’s the set up that takes time.

Once again we reviewed where I’ve been, reread the pathology, discussed the prognosis, (which remains hopeful), and talked about what I can do to get ready (nothing, really).

I like Dr. Heidbreder’s welcoming and warm manner, his attention to my questions and comments, and (don’t laugh, this is important to me) the fact that he made and held eye contact when he talked. I felt respected and so much more than just another case.

Dr. Nath’s office also called today; surgery will be on August 6. That is what will push the radiation start out to Labor Day (which means the “It’s Over!” party will have to be rescheduled).

It all sounds reasonable and at the moment, I don’t have a concern in the world with regard to my health.

The Team is complete, at least its leaders are in place. Soon I'll get to know the nurses, technicians, and other specialists who will help me carry out the next steps in the process. I'm sure they'll all be wonderful.

So I’m stepping out of my life for a couple of days and heading to Maine. Don’t miss me while I’m gone.