Had 2 back to back video appointments about next steps in my treatment. Dr. Bitsblobs showed me the images from the PET scan, which was cool. We discussed treatment and timing; he's ordering more tests on the biopsy to tailor the treatment.

Current plan:
* Several specialist referrals (symptom treatment, social worker, therapist, occupational/physical therapist)
* In person appointment with a pelvic exam
* Pre-radiotherapy CT scan
* Vacuum formed "beanbag chair" for radiotherapy immobilization
* Radiotherapy
* Chemotherapy with cold cap (and possibly cold mitts and booties to stave off potential neuropathy)
* Immunotherapy

I'll be having active treatment into February, most likely. I have a tentative schedule marked in the house calendar.

After that, I saw someone on the twits quoting from Patricia Lockwood's Priestdaddy memoir (she's Miette's mom) and promptly checked it out and read it. In addition to the hilarious bits it's got some pretty dark stuff about growing up in the type of environment where women are second class citizens. Specifically the Catholic church, with pretty much all that entails getting discussed. She's a poet and this book really showcases that. Her titular father is An Character, and I recognize aspects of my own in him. If you enjoy Jenny Lawson and Allie Brosh at their funniest and darkest, consider reading this.