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Chemotherapy begins
So. The margins of the re-excision are still close. Not sure what that means surgery wise but my oncologist wants to start treatment so any further surgery will have to wait until afterwards.
Wednesday I will start 4 cycles of AC every 2 weeks then go on to weekly taxol/herceptin for 12 weeks then switch to 3 weekly herceptin for the duration of the 12 months.
I'll have a port put in just prior to cycle 3, not getting neulasta until cycle 2.
I'll be pushing for a mastectomy post treatment. F$&k screwing around with this shite! While he's there he can whip the other one off and give me a new set of perky 20 year old boozies!
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Well I am back on here after quite a while and I want to say thank you to all of you. I have just read all the comments and I am feeling a lot stronger. I had my first cycle of chemo a week ago and I have had all the side effects. My cupboard is full of all the things I felt like and then couldn't eat when I tasted or got the smell of them. I was happy with my lemon tea and cans of Solo as water was so yuck, until I developed ulcers in my throat and everything I eat now causes heart burn. I have managed to combat the sickness with little snacks of either soup, scrambled eggs or mashed banana. Will I go through the same thing every cycle? It is nice not being on my own and being able to run away to be here with you all.
- I well remember my first chemo session nearly 3 years ago. The day before I was so scared. However after the first one, you at least know what to expect, and though it is hard, it is never as bad as you might dread it to be. Let your dr know how you travel with it, as they can often adjust the dose if required. You don't have to just put up with awful side effects. Good luck and hugs to all just starting the chemo journey.
- I well remember my first chemo session nearly 3 years ago. The day before I was so scared. However after the first one, you at least know what to expect, and though it is hard, it is never as bad as you might dread it to be. Let your dr know how you travel with it, as they can often adjust the dose if required. You don't have to just put up with awful side effects. Good luck and hugs to all just starting the chemo journey.
- Good luck Lara! Sending you "clear nodes" vibes and healing energy. Big hugs Danielle
Hi Lara
Your Wednesday isn't going to be a rosy one either is it hun. Wishing you all the best and hoping it all goes well on the day and sending you lots of healing hugs for a nice smooth recovery.
I know all your "Pink" Sisters out there will be thinking of you as well.
Mich xo
Hi I thought it was just me.... When I told my oldest sister that I had breast cancer the first words that came out of her mouth were "Oh yes well that would be your smoking". I haven't smoked for over 5 years - stopped when I was 35 but I would have thought you wouldn't even say that to someone diagnosed with lung cancer who was still smoking. Some people are just clueless don't waste your time or energy trying to work them out. Concentrate on yourself, doing the things that help make you feel better. Take care will be thinking of you Dan and Mich on Wednesday - I'm having bilateral mastectomies that day. I was packing my pants but to hear you want it Dan I know where you are coming from and thank my lucky stars I am able to. Just praying the sentinel node biopsy comes back all good. Take care Lara xx
Hi I thought it was just me.... When I told my oldest sister that I had breast cancer the first words that came out of her mouth were "Oh yes well that would be your smoking". I haven't smoked for over 5 years - stopped when I was 35 but I would have thought you wouldn't even say that to someone diagnosed with lung cancer who was still smoking. Some people are just clueless don't waste your time or energy trying to work them out. Concentrate on yourself, doing the things that help make you feel better. Take care will be thinking of you Dan and Mich on Wednesday - I'm having bilateral mastectomies that day. I was packing my pants but to hear you want it Dan I know where you are coming from and thank my lucky stars I am able to. Just praying the sentinel node biopsy comes back all good. Take care Lara xx
Good luck to both of you for Wednesday-hope all goes smoothly for you. Hey,I have 2 sisters like that.They are at full throttle all the time,fit and healthy.I feel like I'm the sickly one. They like to sweep any problems under the carpet and walk everything else off.All these bc treatments take such a chunck of time out of your life.If anything,it teaches us to be patient and slow down.Nothing wrong with that Mich.I kinda like the slow lane now,you appreciate the scenary more.
love and hugs to you both,Tonya xx
Hey Dan
You and I will be sitting in our chemo chairs on Wednesday in other parts of the country but my thoughts will definitely be with you on the day sweety. I will be thinking lots of healing thoughts for you.
Mich xoxo
Hey Dan
You and I will be sitting in our chemo chairs on Wednesday in other parts of the country but my thoughts will definitely be with you on the day sweety. I will be thinking lots of healing thoughts for you.
Mich xoxo
