Week 2 of chemo went much better than Week 1. Weeks two and three of treatment I only receive one of the three drugs called Paclitaxel, or Taxol for short. The side effects were fairly mild, mostly just some fatigue and a persistent metallic taste that makes food taste a bit off. Overall, it was a good week, and I felt much more at ease. The highlight of the week was definitely the weekend, which we spent with our dear friend Jason who came to visit us from Reno, Nevada. It was such a refreshing and joyful time and we’re grateful for the love and support he brought us.

The night before my first chemo infusion, a dear friend shared a Bible verse with me that has stayed with me ever since: Joshua 1:9. The verse carries such a powerful message, one that gave me peace and strength when I needed it most.

Faith: It’s a quiet, unwavering trust—whether in something you can see or something you can’t.This word found me last night, in the stillness of countless hours spent awake, the weight of two steroid doses needed to battle the side effects of the first upcoming chemotherapy round.

Chemotherapy is scheduled to tentatively begin on Monday, February 24th. Tomorrow, February 18th, I will meet with my oncologist again. Right now, I’m feeling a bit nervous because I don’t love reading about all the potential side effects of treatment. But what helps is knowing I’m not alone on this journey—so many others are walking this path too.

Today, we met with my oncologist, Dr. Chunduri, to discuss the next steps in my treatment for stage 2B breast cancer. He was incredibly kind and thorough, explaining everything clearly with helpful diagrams, which made the process feel much less overwhelming.

January 30, 2025

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