So far, so good

As Sandy has said, yesterday went fine. With the exception of having 2 I.V.'s. I felt fine when we got home and read until about 10 pm. This morning I went for a 30 minute run. It felt good and I felt strong. A few minor side effects today - flushed cheeks, tingly lips and a bit of a numb tongue. Nothing compared to the nausea of the last round of chemo.

Wednesday Jan 5 we leave to LA at 6 am. We have an appointment on the 6th with Dr. West and an appointment on the 7th with his oncologist. Right now I (with help from my friend Michelle) am gathering pathology slides?, mammogram report and films for Dr. West. A little late for requesting the mammogram results I think. Not much to do in that area any more!

We talked to Dr. Hicks yesterday during my chemo. She felt very strong about me taking Arimidex rather than Tamoxifen after my radiation. That was different from her partner Dr. Patterson who was more confiedent staying with the tried and true Tamoxifen. Dr. Hicks was also supportive of us getting a second opinion from the US and would read any reports/treatment options that we come back with. She says that I am on the strongest chemo at the highest doses right now.

That is about all to report now. Hopefully I feel good again tomorrow.

Love and best wishes to everyone for a Happy New Year.

Carolin