Last Day for Taxol

Today was my last treatment of Taxol.  Again, nothing new!  I was trying to be very optimistic thinking maybe they would let me skip this next part of chemotherapy.  I asked the nurse today if she thought maybe since the tumor has shrunk so much that they would let me pass.  She said that was VERY unlikely.   Let me rephrase that - she pretty much said NO!  If it's working that well they will continue.  That was a big blow for me.  She went into this long explanation that they don't want to take any chances.  They will do everything to insure that the cancer will not come back.  AND that is my goal as well, just wishful thinking.  I really want my hair back and I really want to have a fun summer with my family.

So, I will go to MD Anderson on Thursday and I will do whatever he recommends.  Thursday is my mammogram, ultrasound, plastic surgeon, and medical oncologist.  I guess I will start the FAC triple chemotherapy the following week.  This will be the 4 treatments every 3 weeks.  I will continue to have the chemo administered at Popatia's office at Oak Bend.  It was so easy and convenient.  The people there are amazing!

THANKS to all my team members and donations for Relay for Life!  It is going to be amazing!!!  There is still a lot of time left for others to join the fight against cancer.  There is a team captain meeting Feb. 10th @ 6:30 @ Oak Bend.  Let me know if you would like to come.  I do need to RSVP for food and handouts.  I'm hoping this will give a wealth of information about what to do.  I have the websites listed on the right hand side under websites.

I've had some wonderful meals this week, great child care, and my ride to chemo was super sweet.  Thanks honey!

I love you all!

Terrie

Almost forgot - my baby turned 3 today!  Happy Birthday Jake!