Finally the second stage has begun

And here is my guy ! Dr. Molthrop.

Phew ! I finally I found an oncologist that I am really comfortable with down to earth, up to date and communicable ( and NO my decision was not affected by his looks lol... although it certainly does not hurt to have such a nice face to walk one through the chemo journey)

Went over the sleuth of questions I had ( Fred called it 'the interrogation' ) with the nurse.

There was one thing that I was not warned about though. That I would have toxic bodily fluids/excretions the next 24-48 hours so I was supposed to flush the toilet twice if I was sharing or if i was in a public restroom. Yikes !!

The disability extension report which the nurse said that they had faxed had NOT been faxed.. well finally Ferit took care of it himself we made sure that we put the dates in specifically as the disability company required. So as of now I am on disability until January 14. I will reevaluate my state once I know how I react to the chemo and might go back earlier.

Went to the back where there were several recliners with a couple ladies with wigs/ no hair. 'Welcome to your new peers' I said to myself.

My 'Tits in Progress' t-shirt got some chuckles, I was told that there was a lady who came to every treatment with some kind of funky stuff and that I should meet her.

Settled into the recliner and was briefed about the toxic concoctions and the possible side effects that I might have during treatment. Although as always said the effects are different for every person. They gave me steroids and a shot of aloxi for the possible nausea it is supposed to be effective for 5 days. I also got a prescription for a nausea medication to be used in case I felt nauseous.

I got a goodie bag with water bottle and books and mouthwash,toothpaste sample ( I am supposed to use special mouthcare to avoid mouth sores)

Was given the 'red devil' first chased by the other toxin. Everything went pretty smooth I did not get the headaches that some people do when the infusion is given. Went online with Ferit's pc and chatted a bit, then the Dr. Molthrop came in and started juggling 3 balls.. saying ' I really do not want to do all the paperwork that is waiting at my desk.. c'mon tell me some jokes' it was too funny. I shared one of the 'you know you have breast cancer' lines.

"You know you have bc when your wardrobe is Pink"

I kept on drinking water and nibbled on the saltines making sure that my stomach did not stay empty.

I did not need all the stuff that I brought in my backpack.. I had packed for a sleepover one would think.

And it was over, I was not feeling anything.

Only a slight discomfort when one has when they are coming down with a cold.

Around 8:00 though a slight nausea/fatigue showed up. hopefully will be able to manage it. Could it be from the watermelon ? Or maybe too much water to flush the poison off my body. I have to learn to work this thing. Sucked on some lemon drops which helped it a bit. Better take the prescription med now.

Oh well chicken noodle soup for me for tonight I guess.