Time for an update!  I had a consultation with Dr. Koko from West Suburban on Thursday.  It was very informative and she was very nice.  On Friday I spent the entire day at Loyola and decided this is where I will be having my treatments.  It was an overwhelming day.  

I am scheduled to have a brain scan, pet scan and muga test (for the heart) next week.  Tim and I will meet with Dr. Kathy Albain on Monday the 11th to find out what course of chemo I will get.  Dr. Albain is from Grace church and actually sings in choir with Tim.  She is nationally recognized in the field of breast cancer studies.

We also met the radiation Dr. who I will be seeing after the chemo is done.

The difficult part for me was the reality of the length of time this will all take, the  many possible side affects that can happen (but hopefully won't!!), and the life changes that I'll have to make.  At least for now, anyway!!

I have an aggressive form of cancer, however, because of the type it is (HER2) there is very effective treatment that makes the prognosis even more promising!!  

Today I am enjoying a quiet weekend away with good friends.  It has been a lovely contrast to yesterday!!

I cannot express how much your prayers and support mean to us!  It's pulling us along on this unexpected journey that we face.  We are so blessed to have our faith, family and many wonderful friends!

That's all for now!  

Love, Karen