# 4...Tomorrow

Attended my oncology appointment this afternoon and things remain good, in terms of my blood results and the normal course of treatment. The doctor remains positive about how things are progressing; we will have some CT Scan results by our next appointment, which should show us how the treatment is affecting the cancer. I am even more confident that things are going well and that my body is reacting well to the treatments...time will ultimately tell how things are going but I am confident and comfortable that everything is going to plan and I will be Cancer free in the not too distant future.
I moved back my treatment time for tomorrow to attend a meeting, in an advisory capacity, with the VNA of Cape Cod and do a tour of the new wing of Cape Cod Hospital. This new tower at the hospital marked a continuing commitment by Cape Codders and Cape Cod Healthcare in continuing to advance the level of healthcare services and facilities available here on Cape Cod. I look forward to seeing the new tower and taking in what I hear are amazing views of Hyannis Harbor.
As someone who is currently benefiting from the level and scope of services available right here on the Cape, I am tremendously thankful for the innovative environment present here and further believe this innovation will need to continue for the next generation of Cape Codders to receive and benefit from healthcare services closer to home. There is also a confidence issue for many to overcome; there are still those who believe the services available here are sub-standard and that one is much better off turning to the academic hospitals of Boston to receive their care. While Boston is undoubtedly a premiere healthcare center, I feel that many people underestimate the level of service and expertise here. I have first hand experience with my own and my father's treatment, as well as with my fiance's mother's open heart surgery at Cape Cod Hospital last year...the care here is of a very high quality and continues to get better and I feel very fortunate to be able to go through my treatments so close to home, family and work.
So, tomorrow will get me to 50% complete and I am very happy to be where I am in this process and to be handling things so well to this point. Thanks again for coming by, the support has been tremendous and I am so happy to have so many wonderful people in all different areas of my life.