Moving forward, thank heavens

kirismum
kirismum Member Posts: 86
edited June 2014 in Managing Side Effects of Breast Cancer and Its Treatment

Kiri responded so well to her IVF treatment that they are planning to harvest her eggs early, this Wednesday a.m. She'll have her MUGA test on Wednesday afternoon, then start her chemo Thursday, a week ahead of schedule. This certainly eases my concerns of the tumor suddenly exploding all the way into her fingertips. ;-)

We haven't got the results of the SLN biopsies yet; they should come sometime this week as well. So it will be a nervewracking few days. Keep your fingers crossed for us and the prayers coming. 

She asked her brother to drive up to Boston from Amherst (where he's in college) to be with her overnight for her first chemo (even though the boyfriend will be there as well). I thought that was really sweet. Of course, now I have to worry about my son driving in Boston traffic at night for the first time. Aarrgh. Please let there NOT be a Nor'Easter.

It never ends....

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  • kirismum
    kirismum Member Posts: 86
    edited November 2010

    Her facebook post tonight:

     "wednesday: harvest; thursday: chemo!!! yay excited to begin treatment! don't call me weird."

     Such a trooper. Smile

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  • septembersong
    septembersong Member Posts: 287
    edited November 2010

    That is some kid you have there. Just wonderful that she wants her brother with her for her first treatment, which is a big deal no matter how great your attitude is.

    Tell your son that Boston drivers tend NOT to signal before they change lanes (although of course he should).  If he has a good GPS he should be OK.

    Thinking of you and your daughter and sending every good thought for health and peace of mind.

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  • kirismum
    kirismum Member Posts: 86
    edited November 2010
    Thank you, Septembersong. Smile My son has no GPS and he grew up and learned to drive in NJ, where it's against the law to signal when you are changing lanes (just kidding; that's just what my husband and I claim). He's pretty resourceful but I'm sure this wil be a learning experience for him. Talk about STRESS for me! Both kids in peril! Tongue out
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  • BarbaraA
    BarbaraA Member Posts: 7,378
    edited November 2010

    Aw, he will be fine! Drivers in Boston don't use turn signals either! I am headed to the airport to go there as I type. Have a nice two day trip planned. Work, unfortunately. Your daughter is one tough cookie!

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  • shorfi
    shorfi Member Posts: 791
    edited November 2010
    Yep, your first chemo treatment is a BIG deal. I had my entire family there, including ALL my co-workers. There was so much activity with all the people there, but it didn't seem to bother the nurses. The crowd was a nice welcome to them, as well as the patients, some of whom didn't have such a great support system. It was even nicer because I work at the hospital where I received all my treatments. Trust me, she will love the attention, I did Wink
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  • sadmom
    sadmom Member Posts: 21
    edited November 2010

    KirisMum, I enjoy reading your posts!  You and your daughter both have such a sense of humor, it will carry you far!  Thanks for sharing.....

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  • kirismum
    kirismum Member Posts: 86
    edited November 2010

    Kiri had her eggs harvested this morning and her first MUGA test this afternoon, and this is what she put up on her Facebook home page tonight:

    My kickass follicles made 24 eggs!!!!!!! Woohoo frozen babies!!! Next up, killing everything in my body with vicious chemicals. Bring it.

     Laughing

    She starts her chemo tomorrow morning. Whatever happens, I hope she can keep her sense of humor. It's what's getting us all through this.

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  • shadow2356
    shadow2356 Member Posts: 393
    edited November 2010

    I am so glad your daughter got to save her eggs. The hardest part about my chemo was that I would never be able to have another baby. I am much older than she is and I am lucky to have one. That will give her hope and something to plan for,

    Good luck with the chemo. I wish you strength in your fight.

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  • mthomp2020
    mthomp2020 Member Posts: 1,959
    edited November 2010

    I'm glad to hear that everything's moving along for Kiri - waiting is definitely the pits!  It's such a relief to get started, since it's that much closer to being done.

    Don't be surprised if Kiri is almost bouncing off the walls after treatment today.  They'll probably be giving her Decadron IV.  Can you say hungry and hyper? 

    I read on one of your other posts that she isn't getting a port.  I rode all along during my treatment, and the port never bothered me at all.  It's usually exercise that requires you to use your arms over your head, like swimming, that would be an issue.  She'll be getting Herceptin every 3 weeks for a year after she finishes the chemo, so that's a lot of sticks by the time she's done.  My port makes things so much easier, and it's never bothered me at all once it healed.

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  • AmyIsStrong
    AmyIsStrong Member Posts: 1,755
    edited November 2010

    Good luck today with first chemo.  I agree - she may be very revved up the first few days. But then by Saturday night/Sunday, the steroids have 'left the building' and she may feel a bit worn out. Also there are all types of weird SEs especially after the first round, as your body is figuring things out. So PLEASE feel free to post any questions on here or on the TCH board where the women who have had the same regimen as Kiri have probably dealt with almost every SE by now. For instance I had the WORST full fledged acne-like facial breakout. It totally freaked me out and I was devestated (it was painful) and dreaded going thruogh it every single tx.  But the TCH ladies were pretty sure it was only a first-treatment occurrence, and they were right. Never happened again.

    So take it a day at a time and keep us posted.  She sounds like one tough cookie. I like her spirit!

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  • kirismum
    kirismum Member Posts: 86
    edited November 2010

    I don't think she's getting Decadron, but I could be wrong. According to the trial protocol, it's Taxol plus either Herceptin, Lapatinib, or both. I should find out by tonight if she's not too wiped to contact me.

     Will keep you girls posted! :-)

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