TeaTime with JEN: 5 months down; how many to GO? should we ring the 🔔?

Grab a cup of tea (or coffee) and join me in my rambling thoughts. What do you think? Today I've accomplished 150 days of treatment; 5 months! I reflect on 5 months and the value or not of ringing the bell.
I survived 6 TCHP Chemo Treatments! What are the NEXT steps? kzbin.info/www/bejne/hZzVamp8jr6tapY
7th treatment done. Infusion #7 & beyond are Herceptin & Perjeta only; no chemo. Labs showed low hgb (7.9) which explains my exhaustion. & low CA (7.2) & low K (2.8). supplements for a week. Labs on 1.2.2024 - hgb (8.9), mg (0.6), ca (7.2). Started iron supplements.
Medical drama(on day 116): Lost consciousness a few times. Probably orthostatic bp. EMTs checked me over. All good. Taking it slow today when changing positions.
Thank you for 100 subscribers!!
I'll respond to birthday wishes when I'm feeling better. Thank you for brightening my days.
Surgery scheduled 1.23.2024
11.24.2023 PET scan results no lymphoma or breast cancer visualized on scan.
TCHP (Taxotere Carboplatin Herceptin Perjeta) Chemo treatment day 112 (cycle 6: day 1).
Day 49 Cycle 3 Chemo with me: kzbin.infojLtNADrPycc?feature=share
Anxiety about treatment and Week 3 Summary ( kzbin.info/www/bejne/roPNpombqbeoadk )
Treatment plan ( kzbin.info/www/bejne/j4TKdJ99f9urY68si=jewAqI1Mhmw3cl4Y) :
1. TCHP Chemo treatment (Taxotere Carboplatin Herceptin Perjeta) 1x every 3 weeks for 6 cycles (minimum target 4 cycles)
2. surgery to remove my implants and all remaining breast tissue
3. HER2+ antibodies continue for 12 - 18 months
4. If surgery pathology still shows malignancy... (more chemo and/or radiation...)

[@KathInNJ]

Rambles are always welcome. 🤗 I'll listen anytime you need to ramble.

[@MoreThanAPatient]

Thanks. I'll keep rambling.

[@Rweiss31189]

Your positivity and introspection in every aspect in your life amazes me. You are such an inspiration and looking forward to seeing you grab the golden ring, to hell with that bell!! 💕

[@MoreThanAPatient]

I don't try to be an inspiration. I simply do the best I can. A few had the idea to ring the bell myself here. I might do that; I might throw myself a whole party when I get the NED.

[@maryellens708]

You are amazing, such a positive attitude. Love you. Ring the bell when it feels right. Hope that’s soon. Prayers and hugs beautiful soul. Shine on!

[@MoreThanAPatient]

Thanks for the kudos; not sure how to be any other way. Hadn't thought about ringing the bell when I'm ready. Interesting idea. Perhaps I'll have a bell ringing party with you all.

[@davidbaum7235]

Love you!! I think the length of time to get back to your normal is a moving target. There are numerous factors that come into play. Keep up the positive attitude and make small strides until they become medium/large strides. ❤❤❤

[@MoreThanAPatient]

❤️🤟 It's all a moving target. I think my positive attitude has been maintained & I'll keep making as many strides as I can...