Results

I just talked to the oncologist's nurse and the results of the oncotype test were high.  This means that the chance of breast cancer recurrence is high so I will need to do all the rounds of chemo.  I will begin Wednesday with the 4 rounds of A/C every 3 weeks.  After that protocol is finished I will do 12 rounds of Taxol once every week.  When this is completed I will be on a hormone therapy for 5 years.  It all sounds overwhelming to me right now.  To be quite honest I am scared!  I know I will get through it with the great support system I have and my faith but that doesn't minimize my fear.  I hope they give me some good drugs to relax me:)

I enjoyed this last weekend tremendously.  All of you know that my family is one of the most important things to me so being able to see all of my grandkids and two daughters was just the best.  I have a great picture of all the grandkids uploaded to my phone and IPad so I can glance at them during my treatment.

Many of you have asked what you can do.  I really don't know the answer to that question.  I have no idea how I am going to react to the chemo so I think Rick and I are going to have to "wing it".  If I see something I need as I proceed I will be sure to let you know.  I just ask that you continue to pray for me and Rick.

Thank you dear friends and family.  Love to all of you!