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PennyK

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21. Things are proceeding apace

Thu Sep 22, 2016, 10:37 PM

Sep 2016

Next Monday I go for my first Herceptin treatment. I understand the first one is given slowly so they can watch for reactions (just like with chemo). I read that you can develop flu-like symptoms, so Tylenol can be recommended.

On Wednesday I go to the radiologist's other office for my prep appointment. I think they take an X-ray and do various measurements. It's near a big shopping area, and afterward, I'm making the Hubster take me to lunch at TooJays for some pseudo-Jewish deli food, and then to Jo-Ann for some sewing supplies...since Hancock's closed, I've been bereft.

I went to the small local mall today, for my first solo shopping trip since, oh, let's say February. Insane, right? i found out that I've gone down two sizes in jeans at Old Navy. From a tight 14 to a well-fitting 10! Anyway, I figure I'd better have some fun while I can, just in case I do have unpleasant side effects from the stuff to come.

Come to think of it, why are there no pleasant side effects?

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This mastectomy thing is a breeze! [View all] PennyK Aug 2016 OP

Yeah! Great to hear everything has gone well. Soon - moonscape Aug 2016 #1

So good to hear. Keep your spirits up, and your Hubster busy. :) alfredo Aug 2016 #2

You've a great attitude and that is wonderful! Solly Mack Aug 2016 #3

What are ya using for pain management? dixiegrrrrl Aug 2016 #4

I'm actually not in pain PennyK Aug 2016 #5

Glad it went well! Ms. Toad Aug 2016 #6

I feel great, but... PennyK Aug 2016 #7

I, too, was surprised at how quickly I bounced back shrike Aug 2016 #8

Not yet PennyK Aug 2016 #9

Hey hey hey PennyK Sep 2016 #10

Yay! Ms. Toad Sep 2016 #11

I found the answer. PennyK Sep 2016 #14

Ah. All sorts of variables in the mix. Ms. Toad Sep 2016 #18

Thank you PennyK Sep 2016 #20

Something new in my mix PennyK Sep 2016 #12

Now I've got a big old Ace bandage around my chest PennyK Sep 2016 #13

Back to my surgeon tomorrow PennyK Sep 2016 #15

One more day PennyK Sep 2016 #16

I'm FREE PennyK Sep 2016 #17

BEST garment so far PennyK Sep 2016 #19

Things are proceeding apace PennyK Sep 2016 #21

Some good news PennyK Sep 2016 #22

Brief break in the action PennyK Sep 2016 #23

I started my Xarelto today PennyK Oct 2016 #24

So, no radiation just yet! PennyK Oct 2016 #25

So apparently herceptin alone has its own side effects PennyK Oct 2016 #26

Thank you for sharing your ongoing experiences ... slipslidingaway Oct 2016 #27

I just started radiation PennyK Oct 2016 #28

Good Luck! Ms. Toad Oct 2016 #29

I go for my 2nd herceptin tomorrow PennyK Oct 2016 #30

So, I had to make a stink, but... PennyK Oct 2016 #31

Well, I got the leg cramps again PennyK Oct 2016 #32

Leg cramps at night -- ugh PennyK Oct 2016 #33

Continuing treatment PennyK Oct 2016 #34

This message was self-deleted by its author PennyK Nov 2016 #35

Doing well with my radiation PennyK Nov 2016 #36