I'm also 2/17 through Herceptin (a targeted treatment just for women with HER2 - positive breast cancer- biopsy revealed abnormally high levels of the HER2 gene or protein) . I have Herceptin, as an IV infusion every 3 weeks (on the same day as chemo 3 weekly at the moment -eventually just alone until October 2013)
Thankfully so far while I still suffer fatigue and have problems sleeping, I have great support in that my husband will get up first and start getting the boys ready for school - they leave at .7:50am for the bus.
All in all this chemo is a bit easier to tolerate with an awful backache a few days (though it might be the Herceptin) , slight finger tingling and occasional nausea.
I have a little trouble concentrating but the memory loss , and the mental cloudiness that is chemo brain is frustrating. I adapt by using notes/lists and I am OCD about checking things.
I am doing more things and I walk 30 - 45mins every day even if the folding piles up ;).We live simply with few expectations and are a free-range habitat for dust bunnies. The dust bunnies are easy to look after, as pets go dust bunnies eat very little (the kids and dead bugs keep them fed) and they are ever so quiet.
To say I still feel less than unattractive is an understatement , my hair is growing back slowly now. Though it seems a slightly different colour now.
Saturday, whilst in Sydney, my lovely mobile breast prosthesis lady, Lily - from Lily Bliss to you, came to deliver my new boobs, I bought a new bra , cami singlet top and swimsuit. My confidence is returning (...I'll show one day -just too tired to get the camera out).
My little ones are coping really well and are a constant distraction ...albeit unwelcome some days but others they pull me up when I'm
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yvettelittlebentoblog 54p · 658 weeks ago
I usually write a list and then lose it to the scribblings of toddlers! Or forget where I put it, or leave it at home...
Those pesky dust bunnies seem to pop up no matter how much cleaning you do! I say best leave them be! Housework is over-rated!
I am so glad you are sharing your journey with us.
#teamIBOT was here xx
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staceyleecollis 9p · 658 weeks ago
Glad you are re-finding your confidence, your positivity is absolutely inspiring x
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mamagrace71 77p · 658 weeks ago
You've come so far on this journey and it's so wonderful to hear that you're getting your confidence back.
But I've gotten to know (and love) your fighting spirit well. It's an inspiration xxx
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kermi 39p · 658 weeks ago
You are an amazing inspiration to women everywhere. We believe in you.
Love, thoughts, strength and clarity! xxXOoo
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jessnewman877 75p · 658 weeks ago
You are such beautiful Godly encouragement to others. It sucks that you have to go through this, but you are doing so much good in spite of it. xx
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