I’m am still getting my infusions every 3 weeks of Herceptin and Perjeta until I hit the 1 year mark.  Today they added Zometa which I will have once every 6 months given along with my other 2 infusions.  It makes your bones strong so they don’t become weak from the drugs I’m on and also prevents the cancer from going into my bones.  At my bone scan a few weeks ago they found I have Osteopenia if the spine so this will help with that.  I’ve heard the first 3-5 days of side effects are rough but I’m up for it. 

I get an echocardiogram every 5-6 weeks and my heart is doing pretty well.  It’s just showing a small sign of stress but nothing to worry over I’ve been told.  

Next week I start a daily pill called Anastrozole.  I will be on it for 5-10 years.  It is a hormone based chemotherapy drug used to decrease the amount of estrogen my body makes which in turn helps prevent the cancer from returning.  I also have to have a shot in my abdomen every 4 weeks called Goserelin, that will shut down the estrogen my ovaries are producing until I can get them removed this fall.  

On August 3rd I have my Double Mastectomy.  I am excited to get that over with.  

All in all I am remaining positive and upbeat.  I’ve had my days of being scared and then I move on.  There is so much ahead of me but I know my Drs are incredible and I’m on the best path possible.  I just have to take one day at a time and listen to my body.  When I feel good and strong I’m up and doing things.  Then I’m usually exhausted and my joints get sore but each day is the beginning of a new one and I’m determined to enjoy each moment.  Even if I’m moving like an old woman at times!  Other days I feel like before I became sick!  

I hope everyone has been well and making it through this crazy time in our lives.  

Cheers to this sunshine and beautiful weather!

Love Always,

Jenny