Update 14

Update 14

My oncologist is thrilled with my pathology reports and granted our wish to take the time between now and Christmas to further heal so no chemo before Christmas!  Soon after, I will start weekly treatments.

My chemo drug will be Taxol and I will have it weekly for 12 weeks, administered through a port that will likely be put in next week sometime. I will also be treated with Herceptin each time I receive Taxol and will continue Herceptin every three weeks after Taxol is done so that I receive it for a year total. Taxol is a mild chemo drug as far as toxicity goes and is generally very well tolerated. Hair loss, extreme fatigue and neuropathy are what I am to expect for side effects. 

I'm excited for a Christmas that should feel pretty normal and ready to begin the end of this cancer business right after that!