Happy Summer! My breast cancer treatment continues with monthly Lupron shots, every 3 weeks, Herceptin infusions (Kanjinti), physical therapy and such. I continue to seek help to get well and recover from the damage cancer, surgery, chemo and radiation did to my body. God is faithful to heal me and give doctors and nurses the … [Read more…]
Good morning! Thank you for your continued prayers in my recovery from breast cancer. I appreciate when you check on me, message me and pray above all! I love to read your messages and cards because they encourage me to keep my chin up and keep going. It is common for friends and relatives to … [Read more…]
This is my first infusion of only Herceptin (Kanjiniti) and no chemo today. I’ll come every 3 weeks for this treatment and keep coming for the next 9 months until the end of January 2023. I’ll also start a hormone therapy for the next 5-10 years that will keep my ER+ PR+ HER2+ cancer from … [Read more…]
Last chemo day today! I will still have targeted immunotherapy for 9 months until the end of next January 2023 in my port. And I’ll have to take hormone therapy blockers for 5-10 years but I get to ring the bell today! I’m also checking with my gynecologist for a summer surgery to reduce the … [Read more…]
Chemo day #11 4/20/22 came right after Easter and a very busy weekend visiting with family. We had easter egg hunting, big family dinner, egg dyeing, cooking and church together! It was a wonderful weekend and we created lasting memories together. Chemo Wednesday was fine in itself but I had nausea and fatigue unlike I … [Read more…]
The last few days have been super hard working and trying to take care of myself. I’ve been a difficult patient because of throat sores and not being comfortable to sleep. If you know me at all, you know I hit the pillow and I’m off to sleep! It’s been quite an adjustment lacking sleep … [Read more…]
Chemo #8 was a stinker! I got weak and sick but the doc fixed me up with Magic Mouthwash, fluids and steroids. It was a hard weekend and I had to miss Monday at school but I am definitely feeling better now. I also busted a blood vessel in my eye and didn’t hit or … [Read more…]
Chemo Day #7: Wednesday, March 23, 2022. Chemo is definitely a hardship and no joke! This third cycle (weeks 7-9) is supposed to make me even more tired and worn down. I have had more cough and still don’t have my voice back completely since week 3 or so. I’ve started some new medications and … [Read more…]
Today I am half-way done with chemo! Yeah! I am on Spring Break this week and taking it easy but didn’t get out of chemo today. 6 weekly treatments and 6 more to go! I am thankful for the nurses, doctors and lab techs who compassionately care for me every week. So far I’ve had … [Read more…]
Chemo Day #5 was the day before my 50th birthday (March 3rd). I was looking forward to the weekend of my son’s wedding. Colin married Zoe on Sunday, 3/6/2022. We were so excited and blessed to share in this very special ceremony and fantastic reception. It was a wonderful wedding and the bride and groom … [Read more…]