everyday is a journey.
Nay, all by Thee is ordered,
chosen, planned;
Each drop that fills my daily cup Thy hand
Prescribes, for ills none else can understand:
All, all is known to Thee.
A. L. NEWTON.
I have been a huge advocate of preventive care, especially when it comes to a chronic illness. Ever since the latest news from my cancer team and insurance company, I've been thinking about how this may affect me now. Basically, preventive care takes on a different role than before. One of my screenings (ct. scans) will not be available to me unless there is some kind of finding during my Oncologist visits. This lack of screening changes everything.
Since that is the case, what does preventative care look like for me now? Well, I think I may need to step it up to do what I can on my end. I need to make sure I take my vitamins daily. Proper nutrition is something I have been working on for quite awhile now. Thus far, I have been very good in keeping away from all the "bad" stuff. I have also implemented daily calisthenics, although I have been known to miss a day or two within a week period.
Let's not forget that we need to keep all our appointments with our Oncologist team including lab work. I am very curious if they will continue keeping me on an every six months schedule or if they will revert to the every three months. I am only thinking this might happen, because of the ban on ct. scans the insurance is insisting on. I do have an appointment in October so we shall see what happens with that issue.
I have also moved up my GP appointment from December to sometime in the next few weeks. When I see her, I will request labs focusing mainly on biometrics and thyroid function. I am very interested in seeing the results from the biometric screening since I have really taken control of my bad eating habits. I expect all good marks, passing marks! So pretty much that is all I can do on my end.
Have a blessed day everyone.
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