Been a few days so checking in. Yesterday I talked to the NP at the oncology clinic in Kansas City where I will begin my chemo next Monday, March 4, 2024. She went through the possible side effects, some temporary, some permanent that can happen with chemo. I was also unaware that I had to have an injection of Udenyca (WBC booster) the day after chemo and I asked about the possibility of giving myself the shot so I didn’t have to drive to KC. Well, I looked up the med, as well as the cost, and holy mother of God!! All kinds of scary stuff can be side effects of just that drug, not the chemo and it costs $4600!! A single injection. I messaged the VA to see if they would cover it as I was told my insurance won’t pay for it if it is self-administered. I don’t know if I want to be alone when I get it now after reading all this terrifying information.
I will be getting Cytoxan and Taxotere for chemo. I gather that is a standard regime for early stage breast cancer. My treatments are one every three weeks for 4 treatments. Besides losing all my hair, possibly turning my nails black, making me nauseated, vomiting, mouth sores, fluid retention, possible cardiac and pulmonary issues, plus possible kidney and liver issues, it should be a piece of cake.
Anyway, feeling scared now, not just anxious. Of course it all gets expressed as anger, my go to emotional response. It also makes me want to isolate but I know that is not the best coping strategy. All I can say is WTF.
More later.
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