One down and 11 to go!

But who is counting? :)

I went to have my infusion today with a little anxiety.  I shouldn't say "a little".  It was ridiculous.  My blood pressure was a little elevated (wonder why) and Rick said I was talking very fast.  I need to stop reading the internet.  I had read about allergic reactions to the Taxol and they sounded scary.  So after they took my blood work I saw the oncologist.  As I have said before I really like him.  He reassured me I would be okay.  He spent over a half hour with me reviewing all the path reports again and reassuring me that I would not need radiation.  I will still need to take the hormone therapy for five years.  He explained there is a new study out of Britain that indicated there may be some benefit on staying on this drug for 10 years.  He said by the time I finish my 5 years he is hoping for more clinical trial results to indicate it is worth an additional 5 years.  I also will have another echocardiogram done in the next few weeks.  The side effect of AC can cause heart damage and he wants to make sure all is okay. Once again he keeps a close eye on everything.  I still have the decision to make about removing my ovaries once this is all done.  I will cross that bridge after the first of the year.

I went in for my infusion a little more calm.  My favorite infusion nurse administered the Taxol.  I had lots of premeds which consisted of steroids, Benedryal and something for indigestion.  Then I had to wait 30 minutes before they actually started the Taxol.  They did a very slow drip just to make sure I wouldn't have a reaction.  I did just fine!  Praise be to God!  Trust me when I say I had been talking to God since 3 this morning I am not exaggerating.  I know He doesn't always answer the way we want but He did today,

I was hungry after all of this excitement so Rick took me out to lunch.  I will crash in another day or so therefore we took the opportunity to get out and about.  I am a little tired right now.  I am sure from the Benedryal and coming down from my anxiety.

We have received some wonderful rain the last few days but it looks like the humidity and temps may be going back up.  But it is almost August!  I will post as I have the energy.

Take time to enjoy something for yourself this week!