Once I finally got into see the oncologist I recieved what I called my sentencing - 4 session with a cocktail of Adriamycin and Cytoxan meds, along with anti-nausea medication and a follow up injection of Nuelasta.  But before I could start this regimen, I first had to get a Port-a-Cath placed, and a Muga Scan to check my heart - though I didn't technically get the scan till after my first round of chemo as there were scheduling conflicts.

Anyway, I met with this general surgeon to get this port placed quickly.  She was something else - and it was quite a unique experience!  While I'm sitting on the table topless being checked out by her assistant, she had my husband cornered, sitting talking to him with her hand inappropriately on his leg well up beyond the knee.  In fact if she went any further, she would have practically been molesting him!  We laughed about it the whole way out of the office - and to be honest I wasn't concerned about surgery with her as obviously she was more interested in my hubby.

The port which was way uncomfortable (cause is practically stuck out of my chest - and was in the way of the seatbelt when I drove) was actually kind of cool when it came to chemo.  They would just freeze the area then stick the needle in - it was no big deal and much easier than IV's where they stick me 4 or 5 times cause they can't get it in the vein!

During my sessions I would often just read as the TV there got horrible reception!  While my husband stayed in town for the 1st session, most times my parents would just take me, and watch my daughter while I was there.  My mom always constantly worried about me, and would often make sure I was doing okay afterwards and would always make me homemade meals.  You know, all that little motherly stuff you often take for granted.  Everyone was really a big help.  I often didn't have to worry about my child or dog.  My in-laws had been through all this before as both my husband's grandfather and father died of cancer.  So I was very well taen care of between all my family! 

Honestly you can't ask for it any better than that.  I got off real easy with just 4 treatments and many people looking after me.  It really helped to put my husband at ease, since he couldn't be there all the time - though he did often visit over the 2 month period.  But trust me, it wasn't all roses.......