Appointment Update

 

My appointments have changed: my next breast MRI is January 11 and follow up with the breast surgeon is January 17.

My heart...

So, one of the chemo drugs I take, a targeted immunotherapy agent specifically, can be hard on the heart so the standard is to get an echocardiogram every 3 months. Mine is due tomorrow (Monday).

UPDATE: The echocardiogram came back perfectly normal!! Woohoo!!

Getting better….slowly

 

I’ve had 3 doses of antibiotics and the fever has stayed down since Thursday. The cough still comes and goes. All in all, I think I’m getting better!

Oh, and my COVID test was negative.

Who turned on the heat?

Last night my temp spiked to 102. The on call oncologist called in a prescription for antibiotics but it didn’t get there before the pharmacy closed. Please pray I will be able to pick up the prescription today and that I don’t have anything major.

UPDATE: noon ET

The fever has stayed down since I took the Tylenol. I’ll pick up my prescription after I get IV fluids at the oncologist’s this afternoon. For now I’m just vegging.

Chemo #4 Update

 

Chemo #4 done! No reactions this time, yay. I’m in bed right now, no energy. Been there call day, slept a lot. Hopefully I’ll feel better tomorrow.

Just Checking In

Huge thank you to my husband, Kenn, for all his support!

I saw my oncologist last Thursday and discussed a few things. Due to swelling in my ankles, I need to wear compression socks. I will see the plastic surgeon on Jan 8th and schedule my surgery. Friday was chemo #4. Two more to go!

Post Chemo #3, Day Six

Thursday I went in and got some IV fluids. I was scheduled for it because of getting so dehydrated after my last chemo. About halfway through I could feel a difference. Afterwards, I felt a lot better. Still easily worn out but not nearly as bad as before. Things are looking up!! 😀 Thanks for your prayers and kind comments!!

Post-Chemo #3, day four

Well, it’s Tuesday night after chemo #3, I have been weak and nauseous since yesterday. I have meds that are keeping the nausea at bay for the most part. I’m thankful I’m not throwing up although I almost did yesterday. I’ve only left the bed to use the restroom. I’m feeling discouraged. I know God will get me through but have been thinking about how much more I have ahead of me. Please pray for me to get out of this funk. Thank you!