Chemo

Well, I start chemotherapy on the 19th, right after the port is placed. The next 2 days are going to be full of diagnostic tests and whatnot. I have decided to enroll in a Phase II non-randomized study.

The first 12 weeks will consist of weekly infusions of Adriamycin (doxorubicin). I will also be taking oral Cytoxan (cyclophsphamide) every day. In addition, I will be injecting G-CSF (filgrastim) 6 days a week to help keep my white blood cell count up. I'll be doing the injections at home.

The second 12 weeks will be just a weekly infusion of Abraxane. This drug is not currently FDA approved for early stage breast cancer like I have, but has shown good results and in some cases better results as the Adriamycin.

I'll also be getting a couple anti-nausea meds to take home as well as taking bactrim to stave off any pneumocystis pneumonia. I'm sure I will also be taking calcium and vitamin D supplements, but I haven't met with the nutritionist yet.

I'm getting nauseated at the thought of all of this!