10. Medical Nitty-Gritty Part 2

Just cuttin to the facts.

New things I've learned:
-Official staging: stage IIb invasive ductal cell carcinoma (the cancer has spread to my right lymph nodes as confirmed on the PET scan)

Appointments:
-Thursday 6/7- receiving a Lupron injection which will essentially shut down and protect my ovaries while receiving chemo.  I'll be in temporary menopausal state.  Bring on the fans!

-Thursday 6/7- appointment with Plastic surgery. 

-July- appointment with Genetics to test for BRCA1/2 and other genes

Chemo:
-Adriamycin and Cytoxan once every 3 weeks for 3 more treatments
-Toxol once every 3 weeks for 4 treatments

4 week break after chemo to give my blood counts an opportunity to recover

 Surgery: Novemberish. I'll have a double mastectomy with concomitant insertion of expanders (for reconstructive purposes) There will be a drain on each side for a short time, and I will need to wear a compression sleeve on my upper right arm to prevent lymph fluid from accumulating in one place.

4-6 week break recovery from surgery

Radiation: Treatment will be Monday-Friday for 6 weeks total

Tamoxifen after all of this?  Question for my oncologist.  I am estrogen and progesterone receptor positive so we'll see.

Lastly, I leave you with this.  Definitely becoming more comfortable.  Plus this is entry number X, right?
WAKANDA FOREVERRRR!!
XOXO 😘


Comments

  1. UnknownJune 7, 2018 at 9:46 AM

    Whew! I Pray no hot flashes, those things are no joke, lol. Wow, one day at a time girlie. Jesus is the Captain of this ship, you may encounter a few waves, but he promises smooth sailing for the rest of your journey. Beautiful pic!
    ❤ya

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  2. NicoleJune 9, 2018 at 11:50 AM

    Woof! Lots to come. I am so, so impressed with your attitude and your faith, my dear. We are all praying for you and sending lots of love.

    Also you look TOTALLY FABULOUS! Beautiful inside and out. <3

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  3. msmichelleJune 12, 2018 at 11:57 AM

    Nicole is so right! Beautiful and strong of faith! We have our prayer warriors on this so that you continue with strength and faith!

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  4. UnknownJune 12, 2018 at 5:05 PM

    Thanks Ms. Doe, Nic, and Ms. Michelle! Hopefully the hot flashes won't be frequent. Appreciate all of the prayers <3

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  5. msmichelleJune 12, 2018 at 8:49 PM

    I have a spritzing fan hanging on a Wonder Woman lanyard! It is the bomb!!! LOL! Hot flashes beware!

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  6. UnknownJune 12, 2018 at 9:17 PM

    Fierce <3

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