2nd Herceptin Treatment

Yesterday I went in for my 2nd Herceptin treatment. I was very apprehensive as this was the drug that caused me to go into spasms (the nurses called it “chills”) when I had my first Taxol treatment two weeks ago. I managed to not vomit the entire time, but boy was it close. My half hour treatment lasted 4 hours as it took forever to mix the drugs then the nurse decided to put me on a slower drip to make sure I did not spasm and then I had to periodically stop and take 15 minute breaks to stop my gagging. I was wiped out when I got home and fell asleep for two hours before dinner. Of course, not sleeping through the night for weeks does not help any either. I have been experiencing muscle and bone pain plus tons of hot flashes that wake me up in the middle night. These are side effects of the chemo. My oncologist has put me on a new medication, which should help with these symptoms in addition to the extremity numbness, and tingling that I should begin experiencing after my third Taxol dosage. My spirits are up knowing that the end is getting closer. Radiation sounds like a party compared to what I have been going through. Plus, once chemo ends my hair will begin to grow again.

Thank you for all your love, cards, gifts and support as we hobble down this path.