We spent the weekend in South Carolina at the Hinman Family Compound with both my parents and Steve's parents. Ironically, we had planned this weekend together months ago, so the timing was perfect. It was wonderful to escape reailty for a few days and spend time with our family. Stella had a blast running around collecting shells on the beach and only attempted to run into the ocean about seven times...
I met with my oncologist on Monday. She's amazing and just the right person for me to work with. We have the same sarcastic sense of humor, so I think we'll get along well. We discussed my treatment which will include chemo first, then mastectomy and finally radiation. Chemo will be 18 weeks, starting as early as next week. I'm not really nervous about it, but I am anxious to get started. Is it sad that I'm more worried about feeling terrible than I am about losing my hair?
Tomorrow (Thursday) I head to the hospital to have my port insertion and PET scan. On Friday I go back to the hospital to have an ECHO and to do some baseline labs. Monday I meet with the oncologist to finalize our plan and get things rolling. Everything is moving so fast, but that is probably a good thing. Bring it on, I'm ready.
You're amazing Erin and you WILL beat this! Thanks for sharing your story. You've got a HUGE cheering section and we're all behind you and ready to help however you need us! xo
ReplyDeleteYou will be in my prayers.
ReplyDeleteI'm so glad you started this blog. Looking forward to reading the blog titled: I beat cancer; I'm a survivor.
ReplyDeleteWow. I'm so glad you are blogging. You are cracking me up! When you beat this thing, I do believe a pair of celebratory jeggings will be in order.
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