Heather's Blog: Greetings from Oncology Infusion

Why Am I Writing This Blog?

There's nothing more important to me than my connections with family and friends.

So in an effort to stay connected I'll be posting updates about my treatment and health here. Of course I want to connect with you outside of this blog! But this is a quick way you can find out what's happening.

Also a request: I would appreciate it if you didn't post anything on Facebook about cancer and me.

Writing has always been a natural form of self-expression for me. So this blog is also a personal outlet, one I'd like to share with you.

June 11, 2012

Greetings from Oncology Infusion

Just a quick post to tell you that the chemo today is going without a hitch. I've been given tons of information about what to do and take to minimize side effects. I've learned that Friday will probably be my "lowest" day this week and 7-10 days from now I will probably be very tired.

B. is here with me. It's not a quick process - I get a blood draw, consult with the doctor, wait for blood results and get hooked up for one drug at a time (3 drugs in all). Today I'm here for 6 hours total. It will be a little faster next time.

Good thing there's wi-fi. I'm posting this as I receive the last of the chemo drugs for today. Then it's home for a walk and a nice dinner made by a friend.

I'll keep you posted.

2 comments:

Beth KnollJune 12, 2012 at 12:14 PM
Hey Heather!

Thinking of you. Here's something to watch. Great fun....

Love you!
Beth

http://www.youtube.com/watch_popup?v=ab9i0s4WEY0&feature
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AnonymousJune 12, 2012 at 2:33 PM
Beth, fantastic video! Lovely compilation. And the song can't be beat. Thanks for sharing it!

Heather
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We periodically need help with meals, rides, errands, dog walking and that kind of thing. If you're interested in helping out sometime, you can join "Team Heather" online. Just go to https://www.lotsahelpinghands.com/c/710014/ and request to join the community.

Once you're approved, you'll receive instructions on how to log in. When we post a request for help you'll receive an email message and can sign up if it works with your schedule.

Or if you have something specific in mind to offer, just call or email B. or me! And THANK YOU.

History

2012: Stage 2 invasive ductal carcinoma diagnosis. Mastectomy, chemotherapy, radiation treatments. No evidence of cancer after surgery.

2013
September: Masses found in liver incidentally as part of a standard screening breast MRI. Diagnosed as the return of the breast cancer. No evidence of cancer anywhere else.

September -December: Chemotherapy.

2014
Chemotherapy (a few different kinds) throughout the entire year. Fared well and felt well most of the time!

May - cancer found in several places in my spine/pelvis. Very small, no pain.
June - December took post-menopausal estrogen-suppressing medication (and received monthly injections to create medical menopause)

2015
Jan - March: chemotherapy as part of a new clinical trial
April: starting a different chemotherapy since the disease progressed while I was on the trial.
June: The chemo is not helping, and my liver function is such that I have to take a break from chemo. Starting anti-hormonal pill plus a pill that targets cancer cells but does not damage the liver.