Last Wednesday mom went in for her 5th big chemo treatment. We were really worried about how she was going to take it. Each treatment has been worse in regards to her physical reactions. Treatment 4 was particularly bad. My Aunt Sharon (Mom's sister) came into town early Friday afternoon and is staying until Wednesday morning to help mom out. It has been amazing. This week has been the best big chemo week mom has had yet. She has not been nearly as sick, and has actually been up and doing things! (Last time she was basically bed ridden for a few days). We've decided that Aunt Sharon is the key. She already had plans to come for the 6th and final treatment, and no way is she getting out of it now!
After the 6th treatment mom goes back in for some tests and talks to her surgeon again. At this point we're not really positive what the surgeon is going to say, but there is still talk of a full masectomy. Right now the tumor is gone, but the cancer cells are still there. Apparently they were worried about her particular tumor because of its location to the muscle wall behind the breast. If they had done surgery on the tumor at first they would have had to cut into that muscle, which is apparently very bad. So hopefully that situation has been circumvented since the tumor is now completely gone! (YAY!)
Tomorrow she goes in for her herceptin treatment, which means that Thursday will be a good day. Feel free to give her a call on Thursday - early in the morning or early afternoon - to chat! Herceptin treatments tend to giver her a lot of energy and make her feel much better.
We are at the tail end of the chemo the last one is October 13th. Next step is surgery. Not quite sure what happens after that. Mom has said that she's never been so excited for Halloween.
Love to all!
Kira
I loved reading this post. It brought happy tears to my eyes! I am so glad that the treatment went well and Aunt Sharon was around to make it all better. Best of luck, prayers, and love from the land of cold!.......Love Amanda and Cris
ReplyDeleteI am so happy to hear your mom is pulling through this! I will continue to keep you in my prayers and tell her to continue to stay strong! She's doing a great job!
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Of couse I am coming for number 6. I think I just talked her out of being sick! ! ! We had a real good visit. Just the two of us. Haven't had that opportunity in years for the two of us to be alone! Had some quality sister time! Love you Steph. See you in a week!
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