Getting off the "hamster wheel"
I haven't posted much during the past couple of months while going through chemo. I have been reading lots of posts and getting great information though.
I completed 4 rounds of TCH on 6/12/07. I am so thankful to be off what I consider to be a "hamster wheel" of treatment. The TCH was very doable for me. I had some mild diarrhea throughout all 4 rounds but only had nausea for a couple of days during rounds 3 and 4. I had low WBC for the first week or two of each round, but my onc. did not give me Neulasta as she said it wasn't needed. Of course, I am bald as an egg - but a little fuzz is starting to show up now. I will be continuing Herceptin for the full year and will be starting rads (33) in early July.
I am so thankful for this board and for the wonderful women here who provide so much wisdom and inspiration! My prayers and thoughts are with everyone here - those behind me in the journey and those ahead.
{{Hugs}} to all!
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Susan in VA
Determined to be a VICTOR not VICTIM - by the grace of God!
DX 2/8/07 at 48
1.75 cm IDC in left breast, Stage 1
Grade 3, ER-/PR-/HER 3+
Lumpectomy 3/7/07, 5/5 nodes clear, clear margins
Starting TCH on 4/9/07, every 3 weeks X 4 treatments - Completed on 6/12/2007
33 rads to began 7/2/07 and completed on 8/22/07
Herceptin every 3 weeks until April '08
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