Unfortunately there are side effects with Herceptin. I was told that I could experience 'flu like symptoms'. Mind you I haven't had the flu in quite some time. I forgot how bad you feel! I also felt 'funny', this is not something that I can describe just that I did not feel right. (I know what some of you are thinking - I felt 'funnier' than normal!) I did not have the best afternoon, I experienced mostly bad body aches. It hurt to feel the air on my arms in the car ride. I don't want you to feel like I am telling everyone this to receive sympathy - because that is the last thing that I want. I just want you all to know what I'm going through as some people have a lot of questions and some of those questions they are afraid to ask. For those of you that know me well, know that I don't usually hold much back. I hope that maybe by me telling you, in the unfortunate event you ever have a loved one who experiences cancer it will give you a deeper understanding of what they are going through.
If the plans for fertility continue as we are hoping they will, my first full chemo treatment will be on August 18th. They said that within 3 weeks of the first treatment I will lose all of my hair. Bummer. I think that all of you will like the bald Mary Ann even better!
I watched this video tonight. I have always admired Robin Roberts dignity and grace. It is only two minutes and it is most definitely worth every second!
God answers prayers in three ways: yes, not yet, and I have a much better idea in mind. And even if you don't believe in God, or you pray to a different higher power, you can ALWAYS be an Eternal Optimist.
xoxo,
Mary Ann