Rosie's Cancer Journey

Currently finishing my first infusion treatment. Getting educated on chemo medicine, and sitting here waiting while the stuff gets put into me – Docetaxel, Carboplatin, Trastuzumab, and Pertuzumab.

I had a hypersensitive reaction to the Docetaxel. They were watching out for it. I guess it is pretty common. I suddenly got a headache and throbbing back pain. They stopped the infusion, gave me Benadryl and Pepcid, and then it went away. The nurse described it like my body went, “Woah, what’s this?” and we needed to tell it it was okay. We resumed with no issues. We have been here since 7:30. It is almost 4. We took a few pictures. I brought some friends with me today.

Cookies – courtesy of Cindy J.

Socks – courtesy of Alison D.

Earrings, swear word pouch, pink Touchland sanitzer – courtesy of J.J. B., Kimberlee M., Kelley M., Janice K., Polly.

Ice packs – courtesy of Colleen P.

Bracelet – I accidentally left that I home, so I found a picture and saved it. This is in memory of a childhood friend who lost her battle with breast cancer. For Tina R.

I received many lovely texts from friends and family, and my awesome husband has been with me all day making me laugh and helping me with paperwork and remembering stuff.

My dad is also with me, too. Today would be his birthday.

Here are (most of) my book club friends on Wednesday night. They surprised me with being my cancer squad.

I hear beeping! I’m done now. Let’s hope I tolerate the chemo well.

Love,

Rose