Monday, September 30, 2024

Navigating Cancer Care: By the Numbers


  Since December 14, 2023, I have had the following appointments/procedures:

  • Primary Care Provider - 3
  • Breast Surgeon
    • Doctor Visits - 4
    • Surgeries - 2
  • Plastic Surgeon
    • Doctor Visits - 9 
    • Surgeries - 1
  • Medical Oncology
    • Doctor Visits - 12
    • Chemotherapy - 10
    • Other Treatment Visits - 4
  • Radiation Oncology
    • Doctor Visits - 9
    • Radiation Treatments - 30
  • Ultrasounds - 1
  • Ultrasound Guided Procedures - 2
  • MRIs - 7
  • DEXA Scans - 1
  • Radiation Procedures - 2
  • Eye Doctor - 1
  • Dermatologist - 2
  • Dentist - 1
  • Licensed Clinical Social Worker - 1
  • ER visits due to excellent coordination of care and support of specialists as needed - 0

Let's do some statistics:

While I did have multiple appointments each day, there have been 291 days since December 14, 2023 which puts me spending approximately 35% of my days at appointments. Just for perspective.



Meme time for some laughs. Enjoy!













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