Decision Time
In an earlier post I wrote about my opportunity to participate in the clinical trial: Randomized phase II 2×2 factorial trial of the addition of carboplatin and/or bevacizumab to neoadjuvant weekly paclitaxel followed by dose-dense AC in hormone receptor-poor/HER2-negative resectable breast cancer.
Boy, that’s a mouthful.
In order to participate, more testing would have to be done – blood and urine tests and a MUGA scan which determines the health of the cardiac ventricles. They lay out all the worse case scenarios for participating – heart damage, bowel perforation, leukemia, etc. But my husband and I feel it’s the best route to take, so I go to the hospital and sign the paperwork.
Now, I just wait to see if my tests allow me to participate. I owe that to the future of my beautiful, wonderful daughter who I hope, with all my heart, will never have to experience this. If my participation in a clinical trial sheds a little more light on how to fight this terrible disease it will have been worth it.
Is there a chance of passing this on to my son, too? If so, what are the potential consequences for him? I’ll have to do some research.
At least I’ll find out if my heart is doing its job effectively.
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Glad you have family support during this difficult time.
I was surprised when I read that you had decided to take part in the trial. I support you on any decision you make regarding your battle and I will pray for you and your family daily.