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@isadora2021 You're welcome! It is a 2.5 hr drive each way for me to get to those appointments. I usually am able to coordinate them onto one day, to avoid unneeded miles on me and my car ;)) That drive time allows me to hash and rehash a lot in my mind. There have been a few times when I stop and do some writing.
Analyzing, recognizing trends, understanding the how and why a set of labs might be "off" makes it a challenge to me, and helps offset the scared feelings and all. My case is an admitted "complicated" one according to all my team, and the more information I can get, the better, the fewer dark corners.
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Good morning @gingerw and @isadora2021. We are starting our 4 monthly journey( 2nd scan in June) My daughter manages her cancer, but doesn't really want to talk about it. She is 24. Do you have suggestions on how I can help/ support her better? I don't think her cancer must become our main focus, she is so much more. But I don't want to sound dismissive about this huge diagnosis...
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@gingerw That’s a big drive and a good time to think. I totally get why following and understanding your test results would be so very helpful to you in dealing with your complex situation. Maybe when mine does come back (hopefully years from now) that will also be my approach too. I have learnt how flexible we need to be to deal with the swings and roundabouts 🙏
We both have our routines which help us cope mentally. It would be interesting to know what routines others have too.