Thursday, November 15th,  I met with Dr. Christensen again to go over what treatment route I decided to do (for someone who doesn't like to make decisions this process has been a true test for me).  I opted for the 24 week treatment which is a treatment of Adriamycin and Cytoxan every three weeks for 4 doses, then a treatment of either Taxol or Taxotere every 3 weeks for 4 doses. When I complete the AC doses, I begin getting the Herceptin, which I will get for a year.  I also am getting a Echocardiogram to get a baseline for my hear, since some of this medicine may cause heart damage.
I left the doctor and Ron took me to the airport to catch up with my Mom for a long weekend in San Diego.  We went to see Cavalia which was created by some of the same people who created Cirque de Soleil.  Came home from the show and there were 3 raccoons at the neighbors house.  Maybe I have a connection with raccoons (?) It was a wonderful show, and I highly recommend it.  The weather was beautiful and it was a very relaxing weekend.
Now I wait for the call to schedule my first Chemo visit.  Hopefully I can schedule it and be able to continue the annual tradition of the Jesuit Fashion Show, the Sacred Heart Holiday Home Tour and time it right to be feeling pretty good at Christmas.....fingers crossed.