Thank you all for being here.
After typing this out once, the system burped and deleted it...I think...so if there are two of these posts that would be why.
Sue is to start rounds of AC after the holidays. She is also to have a port placed because her veins are little and they roll away from needles (scaredy veins). Afterwards, she's to start with Taxol ( or a form thereof) and Herceptin. She's also to go to a genetic counseling appointment to test for "the cancer gene" which some of you have also done. This test's outcome doesn't seem to affect treatment directly, though it opens the door for choosing preventative measures.
As our best resource for personal experiences, we're asking you what you've discovered, and what we can expect from AC, TH, the port, genetic counseling... is that enough?
. There is a qualitative difference between hearing someone's personal experience and hearing the standard list of "...possible side-effects", This is the greatest strength of this board (combined of course with the overflow of compassion -that is priceless).
The medical-go-round is very draining. We can't thank you enough for all of your support.
For Kate--- We finally have enough information to add to our signature. We'll get to adding it soon.
---Kevin and Sue---
Chemo and port questions
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