Latest Chemo Side Effects
This is Sheri’s mom, on a cruise, attempting to post updates for her. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Written 9/18/2023 8:41PM ~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Well, I managed to get myself to work today. I’m extremely exhausted,… Read more »
Category: Breast Cancer
Chemo #1 side effects
Well, I was doing good with very mild side-effects until about half-way through the day today. My face was flushed and I had a mild headache, indigestion, and dry mouth…. Read more »
Chemo Day 1 Done!!
I was up all night due to the steroids they give you to help manage symptoms. So I got all my snacks and lunch prepared and got out my dad’s… Read more »
Today’s labwork results
I just got a call from the oncologist’s nurse. Apparently my magnesium is a little low so they’re going to prescribe SlowMag for me. Also one of my liver enzymes… Read more »
Countdown to Chemo
Well, my first chemo infusion is in 2 days. Friday morning at 10:00 MST. Tomorrow morning I have to get labs drawn and I see my primary care practitioner. I… Read more »
The scoop on surgery
I saw the surgeon on Friday, September 8. She said basically what we knew already, that I have to have a mastectomy. Even if the chemotherapy shrinks the tumors, they… Read more »
Seeing the oncologist
Finally got home and settled in after seeing the oncologist and going to the pharmacy. Here’s the schedule for Sep: Sep 8 see the breast surgeon to discuss the new… Read more »
Port Placement & more appointments
The port placement yesterday went very well. I was awake the entire time but didn’t feel any pain after the little pinch of the anesthesia. I rested at home most… Read more »