Thank you so much for all the thoughts and prayers. I feel lifted up and I thank you. You can't believe how much better I feel today. I am not as sore under my arm. On the other side of my chest where the port is feels pretty good. I am bruised all around but that will go away quick. I just feel really good.
Yesterday was the first day of the rest of my life. No, just kidding. Although I am sure that is also true, yesterday actually marked the first day of my treatment. I started my Lapatinib. This is the treatment from the Clinical Trial that I was selected for. I am thrilled. It is 6 pills a day every day for 6 months. The big benefit from what my oncologist explained is that this drug crosses the blood-brain barrier and would treat any rogue cells up there. I explained that I did not have that many brain cells to spare. She thinks it will be okay. They talked about side effects but I am certain I will tolerate this drug very well.
I am so happy to be on my way, you just cannot even know. So happy!
The other extraordinary news I got was that the genetic testing came back and I do NOT, repeat do NOT, carry the gene BRCA mutation. So that is excellent news also.
Megan is still here and it is such a huge blessing. My whole house smells like homemade soup. There is nothing like it. I love you, Megan!
xoxo
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