Yesterday was my first session of phase two chemo. My chemo will be 12 weekly sessions of taxol. But depending on my Lymph Node results my oncologist might add carbo. That is another chemo agent.

Today was my biopsy and I have to say the procedure wasn’t as bad. Yes, uncomfortable as they did the ultra sound first then the Dr came in and reviewed the US then went over the possible side affects; infection, bleeding, etc. Then I signed the release and they came back and numbed the area first then injected another numbing med for inside. They showed me the needle machine and pressed it so that I would not be afraid of the loud snap when they get the tissue. Then they pulled the first tissue sample then the second. Lastly they placed a tag. Then I was asked to go and wait as they had to do a mammogram to confirm the tag can be seen.

As I stood in front of the mammogram machine the emotions overcame me as I thought wow, I’m 49 and this is only the beginning. I have more chemo, surgery, radiation, surgery and possibly more chemo. But then the tech said God is with you and he puts you in situations that only you can overcome and places you with people to support you. She was right. I am blessed. And even though I have been emotional the last few days I know I am the lucky one. Strong enough to fight strong enough to cry and strong enough to overcome! Regardless of the lymph node biopsy I am fighting it and it will be removed!

I am blessed! I got this!