.....well, did it ever end?
No, I guess not.
Yesterday I saw my oncologist and he prescribed anastrozole for me, it's kind of a last resort for me. At our first meeting he was excited because my her 2+ cancer is quite receptive to Herceptin, but I can't take that. My ER receptors were negative on the biopsy, but on the pathology report (after surgery) it states that my progesterone receptor is a low positive (20%) so he wants to try that drug. As I looked at the side effects I see it says 'increased risk for heart attack or stroke'. I mentioned this to Kev and he suggested I speak to my cardiologist. I have not taken the pill and have a call in to the cardiologist. I am much more leery of side effects since I developed so many from the chemo.
What to do? What to do?
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| my view today |
Today I saw the radiation doctor, for the 2nd time. We had a consultation in October, but that never worked out. It looks like I'll start treatments next week, for 33 sessions (sad face). Thank goodness I will be finished by mid April. I am going with Kev to a bowling tournament in Texas. I am not looking forward to radiation. It's unknown so I am a little scared.
I was fortunate enough to get a CT scan and 4 lovely, tiny tattoos. Everyone seems pretty nice, so I am sure I will survive.
This afternoon I made most of my phone calls.....have my list almost completed, waiting for call backs now.
I am attempting to make a decent dinner tonight: Spaghetti and homemade garlic rolls (low sodium). The rolls are big and they smell good. I plan to try one when I get them out of the oven. I don't cook every day, I wouldn't mind it as much if I didn't have to make special food for myself.
Tomorrow is 'hump day' and craft day on HSN.
I plan to watch, hope I don't buy anything!
(((HUGS & PRAYERS)).
ReplyDeletethe beginning of radiation is very easy. As treatment goes on, you may have some burning that they have medication for that. You will notice your body gets more tired than normal. Take naps and rest as you need to. Before you know it it will all be over and you will have a graduation certificate in your hand! Praying for you bonnie
ReplyDeletethe beginning of radiation is very easy. As treatment goes on, you may have some burning that they have medication for that. You will notice your body gets more tired than normal. Take naps and rest as you need to. Before you know it it will all be over and you will have a graduation certificate in your hand! Praying for you bonnie
ReplyDeleteSeems like A LOT of radiation treatments....I would ask why!!! It seems that you have to be "ahead" of the drug therapy treatments for yourself. I would think the doctors would have all the side effects that you have had written on ALL of your charts...Good thing that you read the side affects...
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deb
Prayers your way :))
ReplyDeleteLinda after my lumpectomies and radiation treatments I was put on Timoxifan for 2 1/2 years, and now I'm on anastrozole. I've been on it for almost three years with no side affects. I do not have heart problems or never had chemo. But they told me one side effect was the weakens the bones, so I take Calcium, Magnesium and Vitamin D every day.
ReplyDeleteI so feel for you, and will continue to pray for you. BTW. We are retired so I'm not an active Pastor's Wife....but once one, I guess you always have the heart of one.
Bless your heart. It seems like you can't get a break. Hopefully they will get you on the right medicine. It seems like they are giving you a lot of radiation treatments, but then again, every case is different. Prayers and good thoughts are on their way! Hope you enjoyed your day and didn't spend too much on HSN...lol!
ReplyDeleteWill continue to pray every single day for you! I love your attitude! Making dinner and that garlic bread sounds so good!!
ReplyDeleteThank you for keeping us in the loop!!
I mixed my own stuff to rub into my breast about 4 times per day. I worked great for me!
ReplyDeleteequal parts Jojoba oil & Vitamin E oil
you can't do it before (my people said not for 4 hours before) but I did it right after and every couple hours. I had very little burning until the last 3. I got a blister
Hugs!