HOT TO GO! (Or, Chemo starts tomorrow!)

Ok, I have a boatload to do in the next 14 hours, so a super fast update. (And yes, I am considering making all future post names pop song titles..)

But the Mammoprint came back! And it came back saying that the tumor was risky (which was expected), but not super risky. So that was good news because I can do the TC protocol rather than the AC-T. Or as I’ve been referring to it informally: the shorter, less even version of chemo. It will be four infusions, three weeks apart.

And we start tomorrow! That is causing a wee bit of 24-hour stress to get ready, but overall the timing is actually better for a lot of reasons. And it is started. The sooner I start, the sooner I finish. (And I know many of you have asked how to help, but we will circle back there–after we through tomorrow, so hold tight!)

So, yes, it’s time to go!

(Dragon picture is from Ljubljana. Get it? Dragons? Hot? Like I said, not much time!)


Comments

13 responses to “HOT TO GO! (Or, Chemo starts tomorrow!)”

  1. Cecilia Bocanegra Avatar
    Cecilia Bocanegra

    Sending you all the fierce dragon juju, Carmin.

  2. Amanda Sharkey Avatar
    Amanda Sharkey

    Thinking of you. You’ve got this!

  3. Julianne Avatar
    Julianne

    Hope tomorrow goes well!

  4. Maureen Riordan Avatar
    Maureen Riordan

    You’ve got this. Love seeing your positive side of things. We are rooting for you

  5. Jane Perry Avatar
    Jane Perry

    🙏💕

  6. Anne Lokken Avatar
    Anne Lokken

    Thinking of you! Let us know how we can help…

  7. Hope it goes well Carmin. Thanks for the update.

  8. Ben Mueller Avatar
    Ben Mueller

    Glad you are getting started as it is that much sooner you will be done. Sevy and I have been thinking and talking about you lately. Have my knee replacement on 8/15 and saw toe surgery on Nov. 1. Che and kids coming 10/15. Hope you are up to coming down for a weekend. We miss you guys and trying to have some fun things for the cousins to do together and an asado y wine promised.

  9. Shalu Thakral Avatar
    Shalu Thakral

    Please know we are sending good energy and love into the universe for you!

  10. Whitney Avatar
    Whitney

    Been thinking of you Carmin. 💙 I will be sending good vibes and strength your way.

  11. Melissa Busch Avatar
    Melissa Busch

    Sending you prayers, good energy and positive thoughts as you start treatment. If you have trouble tasting things and need some spicy dishes, I am there! And can do less spicy options for the boys if needed. 😉

  12. Valerie Guarino Avatar
    Valerie Guarino

    Hi Carmin!
    I am just hopping on here to say that you’re a super star so I know you have super powers to kick ass in all things. Sending strength, supportive and healing positive vibes your way nonetheless.

  13. Carissa Finn Avatar
    Carissa Finn

    Your mental and physical strength is inspiring, Carmin! We’ll be thinking about you in the days and weeks ahead. ❤️