On Friday I had a Port-a-Cath put in, which is how the medication will be administered when all the cocktails start next week. It wasn't painful at all, just an outpatient procedure that left me feeling sore in the shoulder area.
If you want more info on the Port-a-Cath, click here.
Path results show that cocktails will greatly increase my chances for a cancer-free future. With that said, there was really no decision to be made - makes sense, right? At the moment, it looks like I will start on 3/22 with a mix of chemo and other drugs. Blood work in the weeks following that will indicate whether we proceed with treatments every 21 days or change that up. I know it seems strange to many friends, but I am so looking forward to getting it started. (The sooner we start, the sooner it will be over!)
I'm proud to be the first to comment and thanks for taking the time to do this. I can't imagine how many times you have to answer questions about your situation, your decisions and your pain, both physical and mental. Every time I see one of your two beautiful children, I say a prayer for your complete recovery. Know that in one small way I am on this journey with you if only in one small but powerful way. Your guardian angel is right there praying with me, only his prayers are 24-7 with a lot of help from the ONE who sits above him. I'll send this anonymously but I know that you will know who the culprit is.
ReplyDeleteTell you what, you got spirit, girl! And that my friend, will be one of your strongest anchors. One day at a time, one foot in front of the other, one smile on top of the last. I've been down a similar path years ago and this is what I focused on. I reached out to groups, joined and found life long friends. Their humor, stories and love of life kept me from falling into a void. When ready, reach out. They are there for you.
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