[CindyW]

I'm sorry! I forgot all about saying what stage I started all this. I was stage 3B and my Onco back in MA, (I didn't have an Onco here in NC and have so many insurance problems here that I went home for surgery. Had chemo here in NC), did a Pet and an MRI that showed lesions on my left kidney and liver. It was determined to be a cyst on my kidney and they said they weren't concerned about the lesion on my liver. The radiologist at MA General in Boston said it appeared more like a shadow so my Onco and I was satisfied. She saved my life back in 1994 so her word is gold to me.
When I go for treatment tomorrow I'll just let the nurses know about the bathroom issue and they'll take it from there. The nursing staff is outstanding and I'll miss them once treatment is done. 2 more and it's over.
I plan on keeping my port for a while, I have no veins at all so in the next few months if bloodwork is needed I can have them use it as long as an RN can flush with heparin. I'll be so happy once this is done. My only regret is not having a double mastectomy. What was I thinking! At this stage of my life they're useless, only decorations as my Aunt put it! (I turned 60 last spring). Going for a mammo two weeks ago reminded me I should have had one. I'm sure I can now if I pressed it but I won't unless something comes up. I'm tired of surgery and treatment now. I pray for the women, and men, who have to remain on herceptin forever. I'm not sure I could do it.
Thank you all 😘 I really appreciate the quick responses. My prayers that you all continue in in great health and beat this beast back to where it belongs!