Yesterday was my last chemo treatment! We are so very thrilled to see this chapter close. Next week, I’ll have a consult with the radiation team so we can start to identify that schedule. The game plan is still 6…
Halfway and Beyond!
We’ve made it to the half way point! This both feels like it’s taking FOREVER and also “holy cow, we’re half way!” Today was treatment #5 of 8 planned and was the first of Taxol. This should hopefully come with…
Overdue Update
Hi all, Thank you for your continuing notes of encouragement and support. This means more than I can say. <3 As far as how things are going, I’m getting ~2-4 good days out of 14, and more in between that…
Life is Like a Box of Chocolates
Where the chocolates are actually Bertie Bott’s Every Flavor Beans and chemo removes most of the normal flavors, so you’re left with a hodgepodge of nausea, bone pain, and mouth sore flavors. Thankfully, most of these issues have occurred one…
Chemo Start Day (Quick Update from Dan)
Hi Folks, Just a quick update to let everyone know that the port placement surgery went smoothly this morning and Kirsten was able to proceed with her first chemo treatment afterwards. She is in good spirits but very much exhausted…
Just Kidding – Chemo Next Week (TBD Schedule)
All things are delayed, approx. 1 week. Woke up on port placement day with possible signs of infection in mostly one but a bit in both breasts. One awkward and traumatic hospital visit, and then one good doctor visit later,…
What We’ve Been Up To
Recap of the week: Tuesday: – Pre-chemo echocardiogram. Why this was after the reduction/reconstruction, the world may never know. – Got some blood sucked. – First ovary suppression shot. This will cause short term mega menopause for the duration of…
Third Surgery Down (Quick Update)
Hi Folks, Dan here. Third surgery went as expected and we are home. Recovery is a little rougher this time. Kirsten has been managing more pain and nausea this round, but it’s definitely trending in the right direction. She wanted…
My Eyebrows Are Here!
All the known cancer has been removed! No malignancy was seen in the samples removed during the second surgery. Doctors are still calling this Stage 1, and this was the best news we could hope for! Pop some champagne! Next…
Second Surgery Down (Quick Update)
Second surgery went as smoothy as the first. Kirsten is home and recovering well.Now we wait for pathology results! (Good dice roll, please) – Results expected early next week. Cheers,Dan, Kirsten, & Mary (Kirsten’s Mom)