I finally talked to Dr. McAndrew last night just before bed. She had talked to Dr. Funk and she said that Kristi (Dr. Funk) was in error because she thought I was just about to receive my fourth round of Chemo and would already be able to tell the effects of the 3rd round. BUT I just had the 3rd round so it's still a little early. That being said, Dr. McAndrew is very optimistic she says about the results. She said that if I wasn't responding the tumor would be growing but instead it IS shrinking. She is happy with my current FEC-100 cocktail and with my progress. She is pleased with the lymph node reaction as well. She told me to just take a big deep breath.
The plan is still:
- Continue with 4th round of Chemo (Thanksgiving week)
- Delivery after short Chemo break
- Recover from C-section and bond with Peanut for 3 weeks
- Peanut WILL get to be breastfed for at least a month by moi
- Scans and tests 3 weeks after delivery
- Start 2nd round of Chemo with the Taxol for 4 sessions
- After Taxol, lumpectomy, reduction, lift, tug, pull, etc.
- Radiation
This seems much more tolerable. I think the Taxol (if I am similar to Sharon) will be done weekly for a month and then be done. It is pretty hardcore though. But it makes it seem like I will actually need to schedule my surgery fairly quickly. Time to hop on the plastic surgeon radar and start interviews!!
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