Round # 8 - Chemo Finito!

This ordeal has made ordinary dates memorable. I was diagnosed on October 17th, 2017. Exactly 7 months later, I completed my 8th round of chemo on May 17, 2018.  I see several lucky number 7’s in those dates. 😄 My heart feels so grateful that I continue to feel positive and happy.  My body is weaker and I’ve found it harder to keep my weight up, but I've managed to keep it up by stuffing my face! 🐽
Of course, muscle has been replaced by fat but I'll work on that as soon as I get clearance from my Oncologist and Cardiologist.  Although my body is weaker, my mind is stronger than ever! Not to be confused by sharper 😅 because my brain is definitely not what it used to be (chemo brain is so real).

I still have 10 months left in this journey of “active treatment” but it feels so good to be done with the first phase!! The second phase (surgery) will be here in less than a month. Phase 3 is dependent on the pathology results from surgery, where I could possibly have radiation everyday for 6-8 weeks. Phase 4, I'll continue going to the hospital for Perjeta and Herceptin infusions. Somewhere in between, I'll have another surgery or two for reconstruction.

I’ll spend 2 days before surgery at MDA getting a battery of  tests (MRI’s, ultrasounds,  XRays, echocardiogram etc., etc.....). I’ll update once I get those results.

Thank you to my lovely family, friends (and strangers) that have provided so much love and support. You keep me going!

This girl drove in from Dallas to to accompany me on my last chemo treatment, just like she has throughout our entire frienship. I love you SOO much Amy!!! ❤️❤️❤️