11/4/2012

Whoo-hoo! Half way done! Had chemo #3 on Friday. Everything went smoothly, Tony, my dad, and my friend Carrie were with me. Dr. Thomas said blood counts were back up and throat looked good. I was very happy not to have a delay. I will be going back to the clinic on tuesday to get a neulasta shot, to help keep my blood counts up. We also met with Dr. Khater, my radiation oncologist, and we  are going to start formulating a plan for radiation and my implant exchange  surgery. Basically I have two possible scenerios: 1) complete the exchange surgery before the radiation begins or 2) get the radiation and wait at least 6 months to 1 year to get the surgery. Dr. Khater is going to speak to Dr. Thomas and Dr. Jones and the three of them will make a decision together. Although I am very anxious about the surgery because of the delays I had with the masectomy, I feel confident about my doctors and I am really glad we are starting to talk about this now, as opposed to waiting until the last minute. So I'm going to try not to stress about it and just believe it will all work out. Right now, I am feeling ok, tired, little nasaua, some side effects, but they are manageable and I am just resting and taking it easy. Thank you for all of the prayers, support, positive thoughts, and love sent our way. I am so thankful.