Since the last post, Shane and I have moved to Iowa and both started new jobs. I am so excited to be closer to family and back in the homeland. But with moving comes a new adventure in the doctor front. I need to find new ones. How does one even go about finding new doctors? The classifieds? One thing I learned from the whole diagnosis and treatment process last year was how important it is that I take charge of my health care and be confident in decisions I make.
My new insurance kicks in July 1 which will give me a little over a month before I need another check up scan in August. Currently I am on the hunt for three different types of doctors - 1) Primary Care Physician 2) Oncologist 3) Radiation-Oncologist. Whew. That is about three more than the usual number of doctors I had before cancer. New doctors always means gobs of paper work. And my medical history isn't so simple anymore. Previously I could just check 'no' down the whole line of questions. Now, I will have to mark 'yes' and then explain. Ugh. My hand is cramping just thinking about it.
In other news, I have discovered the Light the Night walk to raise money for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society here in our new town of West Des Moines. By no means happenstance, the walk this year is on the exact day that will mark 1 year from when I had the scan that showed I was all clear. I have created a team called It's Go Time and will post more details later about how to join and/or donate to what I am calling my "celebration." My hope is to have friends, family, and supports join me in this awesome opportunity to celebrate remission.
