2nd AC chemo

The second AC chemotherapy is done! ✅ 

The morning blood work was nothing out of the ordinary, and my white cells were back to normal and the red cells a bit on a lower side, but chemo was still a go. However, the doctor said that because they still suspect that I might have pneumonitis because of Keytruda, I should go and get a CT scan to completely rule it out. So before the infusion I had to get this scan. 

Maybe because of this additional scan stress, this chemo was much harder going in, as well as the actual infusion: a metal taste, a burning sensation and all I was able to do is try to sleep, no watching any movie.

Two down, two more to go. Becoming like a mantra now...

On the plus side, before chemo we walked around the building with a friend of ours Artem who is an architect and currently building another cancer hospital in F L and to hear what he actual looks for was quite interesting.

CT scan 12/17

My insurance finally approved the CT scan (a week ago it had issued a denial, as stage 3 breast cancer is not enough of a reason for the scan to see if there are any other metastases). Called the clinic and the Lahey technician was able to squeeze me in at the last minute at the end of the week on Saturday 12/17 at 8:45 in the morning. Kudos for that. 

The familiar basement 2 west wing lab. Had to remove all metal (zippers, wires), get an iodine IV (to add to the radioactive solution from last time), and I am off on the girdle into the metal donut. 

The scan itself was quite short, only 20 minutes, and not at all claustrophobia inducing, unlike the MMR or even the bone scan. 

I even managed to make it back in time for Max's clarinet school recital at 10:30!