Wednesday, 13 July 2011

It has begun

Yesterday I had my first Chemo treatment.  The meds they used are a combination called FEC for breast cancer.  I took two ativan before I went and pretty much slept through the whole thing.  Brian, Michael and Nicole accompanied me, which I was grateful for.  The rest of the day, I slept off and on between eating, drinking and sort of watching a movie.

Today, I had my port put in, a permanent IV line for receiving medication and also for blood to be drawn from.  This will reduce the number of needle pokes I get over the coming year.

Good news today:  Brian's niece, Jamie and her husband had a baby boy named Edward!  Both mom and baby are doing well.
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6 comments:

  1. Unknown13 July 2011 at 14:24

    Deb, we are so honoured to know you and we are humbled by how well you are facing this challenge in your life. Tanya and I both love you and are praying for you. Pat

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  2. Colette13 July 2011 at 15:23

    Hi Debbie,
    It sounds like the first treatment went well. Way to go - one step at a time!
    Take care,

    Colette

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  3. Gayle14 July 2011 at 16:05

    Hi Deb,
    Remember the movie last year with Lara, well - the title has a lot to offer you today - remember to EAT, PRAY, LOVE!!!! I know we didn't really like the movie so much, but I am reading the book right now and finding it quite refreshing.... have you read it? I'll bring over my copy when I am done....
    Love and prayers... your companions on this journey,
    Gayle and Shane

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  4. Anonymous15 July 2011 at 10:01

    Hi Sister/Cuz.It is great to hear that the First Treatment went well. Positive Energy and Positive Thinking keeps us Strong!
    I'm on the Journey of Love,Support,Prayers with You!!
    Brenda

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  5. Heather A30 July 2011 at 00:54

    Hi Deb,

    Sylvia told me about your awful diagnosis. I'm so sorry. If you ever want to talk to someone who has been through breast cancer (surgery, chemo, radiation, complications), please do give me a call. Or email me. Whichever you please. You can find my blog at ... http://heatheracton.blogspot.com/.

    My first three rounds of chemo were FEC as well and my next 3 were Taxotere. I don't know if you will have the same protocol. I try to keep on top of what's happening with new development in breast cancer research.

    Losing one's hair is very difficult part of the process. Be kind and gentle with yourself. And get a beautiful wig that makes you feel like a million bucks!

    I'm thinking of you, Deb, and am hoping this goes as well for you as possible.

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  6. Anonymous13 August 2011 at 15:19

    Hi Deb, While I haven't posted any comments yet (been away from home for over a month!) I've been keeping you close in prayer ever since your news about the breast cancer. My own sister-in-law (in Portugal) also lost a year with breastcancer (mastectomy, chemo & radiation) and just got a clean bill of health -- praise God! So Deb, we're vetting for you too and wish you much courage, hope and patience.

    Marie-Louise & Jim (& Rachelle who's living with us for the summer)

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