Joining the Club

As nervous as we were to leave our kids for two weeks, we knew they were in good hands with my mom. She held down the fort, sick kids and all!  We spent our first week in Koln, Germany where I received treatment at the IOZK Clinic. I went in every day in the morning and then we had the afternoons to explore the city. We walked many miles and eventually I was able to talk Dan into taking the Lime scooters for a cruise. I loved it! Dan... not so much. While Koln isn't exactly a destination that you would spend a week in, we filled our time eating, sleeping, shopping, and checking out the cathedral. I hoofed it all the way to the top to take in the views. They did not disappoint! We were also able to reconnect with a friend of mine from my church mission who lives there!  On one of our last days in Koln we were able to experience Carnival. We still aren't quite clear on this celebration, along with my friend who lives there, but think costumes and alcohol. People fill the streets...

 Stay tuned for Dan's debut explaining the treatment I received in Germany in November!

 Right when we learned of my diagnosis Dan was committed to getting me the best care. We knew we needed to switch my care to a new team of doctors at a new hospital. Dan quickly set up appointments at SCCA in Seattle and at MD Anderson in Houston. Today we met with a breast oncologist in Seattle and we LOVE her! She spent an hour talking with us, listening to us, and reassuring us. We know we are in the right place.  After meeting with my new doctor our next steps are having my port placed, again. (I just had it removed last month.) Treatment will start right away once I have my port. I will receive the new drug once every three weeks for at least a year. I will also be getting scans every three months to make sure we are heading in the right direction.  My doctor will be watching out for trials that I could be eligible for. We love how SCCA works so closely with UW and Fred Hutch. I am so grateful that we live where we do so I can receive such amazing care! And we get lu...