Round #5

As I'm counting up, I'm counting down! Three rounds to go. This one caused me almost as much anxiety as the first round. Thursday (March 15th), I started a new concoction of 3 drugs: Taxotere (chemo), Perjeta (HER2 drug) and Herceptin (HER2 drug). These are supposed to be easier than my previous 4 rounds but they carry a higher likelihood of an allergic reaction during infusion. Although it was a long 12 hour day at MD Anderson, things went smoothly. I had to take 16 mg of steroids a day for 3 days to help with the side effects, so for now I'm feeling GREAT! Well, minus the 6 month bloated belly I've got from the steroids. 😖 On Friday, I had another ultrasound to check the mass for response to treatment. It continues to remain "stable", but I'm happy as long as there is no "progression".  Thank you for constantly checking on me and loving on me. When things seem overwhelming, someone always seems to pop in with just the right words in a text or a call, at just the right time to get me through the hump. 💗 Thank you 💗

#5 DONE! 

Back to the spa for another ultrasound.