Hi everyone.
Thank you for your well wishes for today. I had my port put in bright and early, at 7am this morning. Jay took me and waited until he couldn't be with me any more, then he waited until I was done. My mom came once James got to school and was waiting for me when I got out. I was "awake" the whole time, but I was numbed and kind of drifting off, but not really asleep. After it was over, we decided there was enough time to go back home before my chemo appt at noon. Once home, I was trying to relax but started to not feel well from the meds. Then I got sick. Then I decided I wasn't going to chemo, but with a pushing pep talk from my dad, I went. However, once I got there, Dr. Albain thought that I shouldn't start chemo today as she would not be able to distinguish what was side effects from chemo, or from the port meds. SO... now I am starting chemo on Thursday. Thursday will be my chemo day, unless it is a holiday or my counts aren't high enough. I got randomized to the most aggresive chemo "arm" in the study I am in. I will be having chemo every week, on Thursday, starting the 15th. for the 15 weeks. There is more treatments following the 15 weeks of chemo, but I am not focusing on that right now. I am just going to focus on being healthy and keeping on track with my treatments as they are all important, and should not be missed.
Thank you to everyone who has been so supportive in this journey so far. It means the world to me. You are all helping me through this so much. Unfortunately, we still have a long way to go, please continue to help me.
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Kari, I wish there was some way to express the depth of our best prayers and wishes for you. You are so strong, even if you don't always feel it. Thank you for keeping us updated. Lots of love coming your way from the Whalens.
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