This was Chemotherapy Week, and on Wednesday, I had no fewer than 5 nurses try to locate a good vein for my infusion. I only ended up with 3 sticks, but ouch!
So, I'm scheduled for a port insertion on June 13 here at FHN. It's a simple surgery and, according to a lot of people in the triple-negative breast cancer group I'm in on Facebook, well worth it. (A few of them even had their port put in after a few treatments, as well, and reported they were really happy with it.)
In other good news, we talked to my oncologist about our vacation plans, and he agreed we could push back the next couple infusions to accommodate a fun Summerfest. So I won't go back in for chemotherapy for another 3 weeks, then I'll have another 3-week break before I start the Taxol.
It's still kind of weird to have no hair, but I am really enjoying the super-quick showers. I've gotten a few hats (including an SPF 50 one with a chin strap for Summerfest!) and scarves, etc., but I'm most comfortable with nothing on my head. I wear a hat when we go anywhere, but I pretty much take it off whenever we sit down. It's weird to eat with a hat on.
Memorial Day weekend was a really nice one. We had a cookout at Jeff's parents' house on Saturday, and all the brothers were there. On Sunday, we met up with Nick, Abby, Rich and Helen for supper here in Freeport, then went back down to Lanark for some quality time on the screened-in porch. Monday, Jen marched in the Memorial Day parade. Kind of a low-key, nice weekend, and I felt pretty good the whole time!
I'm officially down to part-time at work, which has lessened my stress about getting in to work or using vacation time or unpaid time off. I think that's helping contribute to how I'm feeling, which is surprisingly good for two days post-chemotherapy. I'm hoping this lasts. =)
