Well, I met with Dr. Litton, a genetic counsellor, and a Gyn nurse. Dr. Litton has indicated that she's going to give me chemo before Rachel is born. We don't know much else yet though. She didn't have all the test results on my tumor yet. I also got to have a chest x-ray, liver ultrasound, and blood work. During the liver ultrasound the tech did a quick scan of Rachel just b/c. She wasn't quite as shy as she was before, so I got reaffirmation that she's a girl! I was also told I'm a good ultrasound patient - everything was 'pretty' on the 1st try. So far every one that's working on me (except Dr. Litton) has been surprised that I'm a diagnosed breast cancer patient & 21 weeks pregnant. I'm not sure which one they're more suprised about! Tomorrow we start bright & early for a mammogram & breast ultrasound. We end the day late w/ an MRI (not sure how much of me is getting the MRI, but enough I guess). Everything sounds like its under control - Dr. Litton has a plan in mind & she's not at all concerned about my pregnancy. That's GREAT! I'm still nervous b/c I wasn't 100% expecting her to do chemo. That means that when I deliver Rachel I'll probably already be bald. :-( Oh well, as long as that's the least of my worries we'll be fine!
I think I'm on the edge of a breakdown. I seem to have one every week or so, so far. Poor Andrew... He's good about it though.
Until now I have focused primarily on my miracle journey. It has been a journal more than anything: things I'd never say out loud. Now I'm going to try to develop this blog into a breast cancer research oriented commentary. I plan to use my background to take current research and news in cancer treatment and turn it into something understandable. Please be patient, I will try to not get too nerdy! Thank you for visiting!
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My Chemo-Jane hair-style
I just had to have my mom buzz my hair because it was falling out so badly.
Well it sounds a bit more positive since the doctor doesn't seem to be worried about the pregnancy very much. I've heard about women having chemo during pregnancy and the baby is born perfectly fine. We are still praying for you and the baby. Just keep taking care of her and yourself. Keep us posted so we know what's going on!
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