Follow Up

805 Days

"So despite this being a very aggressive monster, I think between the lack of testosterone and the estrogen and the chemo and everything else we've been doing, we have it at a standstill. Don't think we've won by a longshot, but it's a stalemate right now. I do think it'd be good to increase your estrogen intake some more, but you know the side effects."

Amanda squeezed your hand. It wasn't bad news, but it didn't shake your faith in that dream.

"How are you adjusting to the hormones, by the way?" the doctor asked.

"Umm, okay. You know, what you said came to pass. Umm ... do you have any recommendations for a doctor for a gender transition?" The doctor smiled, as did Amanda.