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30. Tamoxifen, Bone Densitometry, Flushing the Port
August 27, 2022 Update. Doreen’s adventures today in healthcare (and modeling). First, a bit of background. The surgically removed cancerous tumor was positive for hormone receptors (hormones come from the ovaries; the tumor had estrogen and progesterone receptors that could make it grow and spread). Two days ago, I started Tamoxifen. This is a medication […]
10. Colonoscopy
May 17, 2022 TRIGGER WARNING: discussing Today’s adventure with Doreen actually started yesterday afternoon with laxatives and a clear liquid diet, in preparation for this morning’s colonoscopy. Doreen wasn’t sure what to make of this trip to the hospital as she sat in my bag today. Of course I had to change into one of […]
