TMI 1

I have a treatment plan. Many people, especially those who’ve been down this road, have commented that I will feel less anxiety when a plan is in place, and I am so thankful to the many encouragers who’ve already been so generous with their stories, their experiences, prayers, meals, etc. Wow. Graced with amazing support.

Here’s the TMI . . . the right side is stage 1a and the shorthand info is ER + / Her2- The left side is stage IIb but is ER – / Her2+

Because a left lymph node also tested positive for cancer and the margins were not clear, I’ll begin with chemo treatments January 8. Every three weeks for 6 cycles, then continuing on for the remainder of a year with herceptin alone.

A CT scan and genetic testing will help us determine whether additional surgery may be needed after chemo. There may be radiation after the initial 6 cycles of chemo, depending on whether future surgeries are scheduled or not.

Learning a new vocabulary and even attending a chemo class this week. Feeling grateful and excited* to have chemo begin after Christmas, after New Year’s, after more healing time, and after the kids’ college break. (*excited about the after part. Less freaked out about the rest . . .)

 

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