"Rest and let the poison do it's magic!"

Day one of chemotherapy complete! On my first day, my Perjeta and Herceptin doses were doubled for a starting loading dose. They were the first two infusions I had, followed by Taxotere and Carboplatin infusions. My future infusions will take about 4 hours instead of the 6 hours today. Between these four main medications, they infuse saline, Zofran, and dexamethasone to manage the side effects. So far, I'm just a bit tired with some minor taste changes and dry mouth, but doing well otherwise.

I fielded a call from the Payer Matrix Pharmacy representative so we can get my 2nd Cycle (should be 2/19/24) as well as all future Perjeta and Herceptin infusions covered. I'll continue to advocate for myself to ensure I get the treatment I need to beat this thing!

A wise friend, who has been through this herself said, "Rest and let the poison do it's magic!" It is likely the best, albeit weirdest, advice I've received in quite a while, and I believe every bit of it.

Here's to rest and magic poison!