Meeting a new doctor- 12/16/10

Jeff was referred to the Yolanda Cancer Center in Meadville. On December 16, 2010, we made our first of what will be many trips to the center.

I was not ready for the way the center looks. There is a waterfall in the huge entryway. The waiting room is twice the size of my living room, separated into a few sitting areas. It is bright and cheery. Coffee is brewing and there is a basket of goodies sitting on the counter.  Staff was friendly and welcoming.

We met the doctor Jeff was referred to. She did an exam which she said was good- no noticeable lumps other than in his neck- which we already knew. She also explained a little about the disease- it is long term and slow moving. A positive is that Jeff has no other signs or symptoms- just the lump in his neck. The only problem was- she was a radiation oncologist and CLL is better served by medication. She set up a PET scan and referred us to another doctor in the practice. Another week to wait.