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Re: First chemo treatment
Hi All, well its been a crazy, crazy first week but each day is a little better. I had an exciting trip to the ER because my temp started to climb. Since my wbc was so very low they were worried about an infection. The Lord heard my prayers and I was able to go home since my temp stayed steady with no signs of an infection. They did give me antibiotics and fluids but otherwise with no fever I was able to go home. Now just making sure I get rest. My doc gave me meds for my face which has help but not sure if it will happen again next time. She is thinking it is from the steroid so they will adjust my next dose. Right now the worst part are the body aches. Its like having the flu everyday. HORRIBLE! But after everything I know it could be worse and I am grateful I at least had one day that wasn't miserable. Praying each day gets better.
My onc did mention they will probably give me an injection of some sort to help my wbc as it was at 100 or .8. She doesn't want it getting so low especially since I have little ones here at home that go to daycare.
Has anyone experience the body aches? Could that be the Herceptin? I really hope not since that is going to be a regular for a year. I will take anything and everything as I know why I am doing it. Its just going to be hard to deal with if I have to for a year.
Has anyone had to have injections for their wbc?
Thank you to all!!
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Lovemyboy3
6/27/2013 - Diagnostic Mammogram due to a tiny lesion found.
6/27/13 - Diagnosed with Breast Cancer at age 33 :'(
07/11/2013 - Surgical needle biopsy
07/15/2013 - Path report results from biopsy - DCIS with micro invasion, Pagents disease - ER/PR- Her2+++
7/26/13 - PET Scan CLEAR!!
8/19/13 - B/L Mastectomy w/DIEP Flap reconstructive surgery. Nodes removed clear!! Stage 1A. Positive Margins remaining
8/23/13 - Finally HOME from the hospital
9/10/13 - All drains out. YEAH!!
9/6/13 - 2nd Surgery to try and remove remaining positive margins. Port placed.
9/11/13 - Path report shows all tissue samples are neg. Clear Margins!!
10/3/13 First TCH treatment - Horrible amount of side effects.
11/10/11 - First weekly Herceptin treatment.
10/11/13 - Late night ER visit due to Neutropenic fever - WBC at 0 in the hospital.
11/17/13 - Ultrasound on left breast due to pain. Benign findings: Oil cysts and possible Fat Neurosis from reconstructive surgery.
11/24/13 - Round 2 TCH treatment.
11/25/13 - Neulasta Shot given. Side effects minimal. Woo Hoo!
11/27/13 - Said goodbye to my hair. :-(
01/14 - Mammogram and Ultra sound - CLEAR!
01/23/14 - Last scheduled Chemo! WOO HOO!
03/04/14 - Phase 2&3 reconstructive surgery DONE!
03/06/14 - 2 days after surgery and 1st Herceptin only treatment. Minimal side affects.
03/14 - Began having pain and weakness in my feet and legs. Doc thinks it is delayed side affects of chemo possibly Neuropathy. Could even be the Herceptin (what ever it is I would appreciate it if it went away :/)
03/14 - A little over 8 wks post chemo and hair is about 1/2in long. :) Not a whole lot but its getting there. Eyebrows are taking there time but are coming in nicely.
04/14 - Where did my eyelashes go? :/
16 Rejoice always, 17 pray continually, 18 give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.
1 Thessalonians 5:16-18
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