Hi Silks,
From reading your blog it looks like we are both on the same path. I too had a single masectomy with an expander put in on the 30th of June. My cancer too was HeR2 + and as a result I have to have x4 A/C treatments 3 weeks apart, then x4 T/H treatments 3 weeks apart followed by x8 Herceptin treatments 3 weeks apart.
Radiation starts on the 15th of December.
It was just before my 2nd dose of chemo (last Monday) that I lost all of my hair. For me that was the most emotional part. But now... I love it. I get to match my scarves with the outfits that I wear each day. I have to wear a beanie at night time becasue it is so cold.
Did you get a port-a-cath put in? If not, I definately reccomend getting one. The last thing you need it catheters in your arm each 3 weeks.
Love donna
Welcoming you to this site seems so wrong, but I am sure you get the intent. You will find this site a source of great support and answers to many questions.
I wish you well on your journey and assure you we will travel it with you.
Sending hugs
Donna
I remember the incredible itch from the tapes. This time round they used Tegaderm which is much less irritating. I did have an expander placed and that seems fine, although I've got quite a bit of seroma which is excess fluid accumulating under the wound which is otherwise healing nicely. Good luck with the chemo and Herceptin. My hat goes off to women who have the big round trips to get to treatment.
