#1 Got a call from Grace the Genetic Counselor last Thursday. The gene test was... negative! Yay! So I don't have the BRCA gene mutation. Which is great. But also means that my diagnosis is just that much more of a fluke.
#2 The types of chemo drugs I'll be starting are Taxotere, Carboplatin, Herceptin, and Neulasta.
#3 I took most of the dressing off my port last night, and it doesn't look at all bad. See?
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| Okay, it's still really red because I just took the bandage off. It did not come off willingly. |
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| Extreme Close Up! See that bump right there? That's braile for OUCH! |
Here is a quick run down of what your drugs do in case the doctor didn't tell you:
ReplyDeleteTaxotere-Helps you do your taxes with more accuracy. Don't forget to itemize if your medical expenses exceed 20% of your AGI!
Carboplatin-You won't be eating as many carbs, because you'll be on a steady diet of bacon, so this helps supplement.
Herceptin-Allows you to perform Herculean feats, such as lifting the couch in order to retrieve the dog that has hidden under it.
Neulasta-Increases your ghetto-fabulosity. Oooh girl, Neulasta--it'll last ya!
Don't forget a healthy dose of Fukitol... for when life just blows.
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