Vein Mapping Complete

Dr. Martinez did the vein mapping procedure October 18th. It was a long exhausting day. We were supposed to be there 6 hours and ended up being at St. Vincent's for 13 hours. The end result was good though; everything looked good in order for me to receive the radioembolization treatment. My radioembolization is scheduled for Tuesday, October 30th. It will be an outpatient procedure like the vein mapping. I will have the same recovery period. I may experience flu-like symptoms from the radiation for the first 24-48 hours. After the mapping, I was just a little sore and bruised, but it was not that bad. I just met with Dr. Gupta today and he does not want me to take chemo for the next two weeks. He said there is no need to push my body. I will resume chemo the week after radioembolization. I think I will just get Taxol and I am not sure what my treatment schedule will be. He will let me know later. I am looking forward to the Making Strides for Breast Cancer Walk this weekend. I appreciate the support of my friends and family at this event. Please feel free to join us on Saturday at Wabash College. Registration begins at 8:30 and the walk starts at 10:00. Dress warm! Thank you so much for your continued prayers and support. It helps me keep pushing through. It really means alot to me and my family.