Michelle's Breast Cancer Journey

There is really no preparing yourself for your hair to fall out. You just have to roll with it!

Had 2nd round of chemo yesterday. So far so good other than dizziness and fatigue. Waiting for the nausea to set in 😅 I've lost 8lbs from since starting chemo and they want me to talk to a dietician. 🤣 best diet ever!!! Just kidding!! I've actually lost more but that was way before starting chemo, I changed up my eating habits in December.

Had the genetics testing done about a month ago to look out for my girls and got the results back and everything was negative. So there's some good news!!!!!

Thank yall so much for all the prayers, healing thoughts and positive vibes!!! Keep em coming!!!

Love my coloring sheet.

Just wanted to share the sweet card I received from my BB peeps

APRIL 7, 2024

Today has been a decent day. Starting to feel like my old self again except for some heartburn. Next treatment will be next Monday, providing labs are good Friday!!
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APRIL 5, 2024

Day 5 has been the worst. Nausea and even threw up. Am taking my nausea meds as well. 💪🩷

APRIL 4, 2024

Day 4 after chemo and I'm pretty sick. Nausea is the worst!!! 💪🩷

APRIL 3, 2024

Day 3 after first chemo treatment, slight headache and a little nausea. Better than I expected. 🩷💪

APRIL 1, 2024

Day 1 chemo treatment is in the books. Since I am getting dose dense ac, I am expected to have most of the side effects over the next couple of days. Yay me!! But as of now, I feel good but really tired. 💪🩷

APRIL 1, 2024

My neulasta injection pod thingy. It was put on a few minutes before I left the center. I was told it would feel like a rubber band pop when the little catheter was inserted. This is true! I just couldn't rub it out!!! I was told by my chemo educator plus other people to start taking claritin, to help ward off any headaches or bone and/or joint pain.

APRIL 1, 2024

Cyclophosamide time

APRIL 1, 2024

Doxorubicin time

APRIL 1, 2024

Premeds

APRIL 1, 2024

First day of chemo. I brought my bag with healthy snacks, portable charger, journal, Friends activity book and ear buds.

APRIL 1, 2024

MARCH 30, 2024

My work bestie/partner in crime and her mom got this basket for me! I love everything!!!

MARCH 29, 2024

Last day at work for a while. Pics with some of my favorites.

MARCH 29, 2024

My great friend fron Nebraska made this and sent to me!!! I adore it!!!!

MARCH 27, 2024

A shirt from a great friend!!!

MARCH 24, 2024

Once again from my sweet friend Paige. You can tell her not to buy you things, she will get mad at you and do it anyways.

MARCH 23, 2024

I've never been the Journaling type but it's been suggested to me to try to keep one during this journey. So I'm giving it a try.

MARCH 21, 2024

My mugs from my sweet friend/coworker Paige.

MARCH 19, 2024

I got my PET scan results back yesterday, for now I am still considered a stage 3 but there is a spot on my spine on my lower back that they are going to keep an eye on and check into.

As for chemo, I will be having chemo every week starting April 1st for at least 8 weeks.

Please keep the prayers, healing, thoughts and vibes coming. They are greatly appreciated!!!!

MARCH 2024

Earlier in the month, Courtney started a t-shirt fundraiser. Shirts sold for a month and hopefully they will be delivered to us soon.

MARCH 19, 2024

Pictures DO NOT do this tumbler justice.
It's the little things. Thank you so much!!!

MARCH 17, 2024

A sweet lady made this quilt for me. I so love the beach!!!!

MARCH 14, 2024

Radiology came by and took the dermabond glue off my incisions for the port and surprise surprise, I stopped itching. Ended up being a severe allergic reaction to the dermabond glue and not an infection of the port.

MARCH 13, 2024

Ended up going to the ER in Beaumont and was admitted with possible infection to the port. Was given vancomycin and my face and arms started turning red. They d/c'd the vanco just incase I was allergic to that and started me on 2 other antibiotics and some steroids.

MARCH 12, 2024

Woke up with a rash that morning. Fun stuff!!!