As we discussed previously, while in the hospital Lindsie received her first infusion of Herceptin (See Glossary). While finishing radiation she would be receiving weekly Herceptin infusions at MSTI in Meridian. The first post-hospital infusion was on Wednesday the 18th. The nurses and staff at MSTI are so kind and attentive. They want to make sure everyone is comfortable, informed, and taken care of. When Lindsie got situated in her chair her nurse brought over the softest, warmest, handmade blanket and pillowcases. A volunteer had made them and the nurses had decided they wanted them to go to Lindsie. It was so kind and Lindsie was very touched. She takes the blanket to every infusion and it's such a sweet reminder that there are so many people who care and are pulling for her through this, even those she doesn't know.
The prospect of starting chemo brought with it a lot of unknowns. Would the cancer respond to this regimen? Would it help reduce bone pain the radiation didn't address? Would the side effects be terrible or manageable? How long would they last? With so much riding on this next chapter it's no wonder Lindsie was anxious to get started and get that first treatment, and all those questions behind her.
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