Jett was due this week for her regular MRI and CT scan tests, needed to monitor her cancer. But on Monday she was feeling poorly and cancelled the CT scan. On Tuesday we made the 50-minute trek to Worcester to get the MRI, only to be turned away because two of her current symptoms – extreme fatigue and shortness of breath (which are pretty much expected in someone who has stage 4 lung cancer) – were also on the COVID-19 symptom list. So, to get the tests needed to monitor her cancer she first had to get a COVID-19 test.
Today was devoted to finding a place to get that test. I found one, but it took Jett so long to get ready that I was stressing that we wouldn’t get it done. Like you, I have seen those nightmare videos of long lines of cars at drive-thru testing sites. So it was with some trepidation that I went into the local testing facility, Tully Walk-In Care in Athol, to seek a test. Much to my surprise, the waiting room was empty. Registration was a breeze, after which I drove around to the back of the building where there was a drive-thru testing tent. A quick nasal swab and we were on our way. Less than 30 minutes total time. A very pleasant surprise.
I had considered getting myself tested, too, but passed. My reasoning: whatever the result of her test will be the result of my test, too.
Now we wait 2 or 3 days.
Then, if negative, we can reschedule the CT scan and MRI.