The Treatment Plan...

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I saw my oncologist today. He seems like a very nice guy. He sat and answered all my questions, never made me feel like he wanted me to hurry up like a lot of Doctors do. He answered everything thoroughly.

So here's the plan:
Intensive Chemo, every 2 weeks for 16 weeks. The first 4 treatments will be a combo drug and then the last 4 treatments will be a different drug. He was very honest and said it is going to be very rough. About 2-3 weeks after I am done with Chemo I will have a double mastectomy with immediate reconstruction.

Between now and then I have to have a port put in, a chest x-ray and some sort of heart scan to make sure it is strong. Apparently one of the drugs can cause issues with your heart if it's weak. Not expecting any issues with that, it's just precautionary, preliminary testing.

I am relieved to have a plan, but I think I am also in a bit of shock. I'm not sure it's hit me yet.

Tomorrow I go to get my hair cut very short. Don't be shocked when you see me next.

The Dr. said that me being BCRA2 positive is a good thing in that they can target it with specific treatment that is very good at killing it.

I can't really think clearly right now to say much more. I'm having a hard time wrapping my head around it all to be honest.

This week's prayer requests:

  1. Next Dr. appt is Wed. to meet with the Plastic Surgeon.
  2. Pray for me tomorrow as I get my hair cut.
  3. Pray they will be able to schedule the port placement and other tests ASAP.
  4. Pray our financial needs will be met all through this process. 
  5. Begin praying now that the chemo will do what it is supposed to do and that I will be able to handle the side effects. 
  6. Pray that I will be able to get enough shared leave from work.
  7. Praise my BFF is here with me this week to help me get through all this!!
This week's verse:







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  1. UnknownJuly 30, 2018 at 5:59 PM

    Praying.

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  2. UnknownJuly 31, 2018 at 3:19 AM

    Praying for you and all that attend to you. God has this!

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  3. UnknownAugust 1, 2018 at 9:43 AM

    Praying for you Amy! I will put you on the PVUMC prayer list as well! PJ Bolduc

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  4. UnknownAugust 1, 2018 at 6:11 PM

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  5. UnknownAugust 1, 2018 at 6:15 PM

    Amy, I've added you to my prayer list. I encourage you to read Psalm 121 daily and insert your name thru out the chapter. I know and believe Amy's help comes from the Lord!!!! Nothing is to big for OUR GOD!!!!

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