Mayo appointment scheduled

 Yay! I have an appointment scheduled with Mayo for December 3rd! I’m so thankful to get this appointment in before my next chemo infusion on December 7th. They already have all of my medical records and reports, and they are requesting my actual scans and tissue samples to review prior to my appointment. It is such a gift to have a complete and thorough review by Mayo. My diagnosis and treatment could stay completely same after this second opinion, but the peace of mind in knowing that we’ve weighed all our options and nothing has been missed is worth all the effort to get this appointment. Bonus! We don’t even have to go down to Rochester! Thanks to covid, we’ll be doing it as a virtual appointment. 


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  1. Kim NelsonNovember 25, 2020 at 11:39 AM

    Wow! That's fantastic news.

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  2. JillNovember 25, 2020 at 12:16 PM

    Great news!!

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  3. Dave NelsonNovember 25, 2020 at 12:26 PM

    Glad to hear, we're praying for you! -Dave & Carla

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  4. Sherri NaylorNovember 25, 2020 at 12:54 PM

    That’s great news. This is one time that a virtual appointment is nice! Continuing prayers for you, Amanda.

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  5. Dave BurkumNovember 26, 2020 at 6:12 AM

    So grateful for you. Love and prayers from Dave & Cheri.

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  6. AnonymousNovember 26, 2020 at 1:04 PM

    Praying over you and your family Amanda... BIG HUGS.

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  7. Jackie SommersDecember 1, 2020 at 9:32 AM

    Amanda, so glad for the Mayo virtual visit-- thanks for being so open about your treatment and feelings. I've been catching up on your blog posts this morning. Lifting you and your family up!

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