Targeted Osmotic Lysis (TOL)
I am back down in Mexico trying out a new, innovative treatment called Targeted Osmotic Lysis (TOL).
The Story: Lauren’s Diagnosis and Path
Hi, my name is Lauren Perfors. I am a mom of two beautiful young girls, ages 3 and 7. In June 2023, I was diagnosed with Metastatic Breast Cancer.
Spirits are High Today
I am 8 days out from Chemo #3, with good news! My platelets are recovering on their own for the first time since late May! Low platelets have locked us out from immunotherapy and other procedures. They doubled; then they doubled again!! This is HUGE and the first piece of good news we have had […]
We’ll Get to the Other Side.
Adjusting to Chemo while recovering from Typhilitus, Pancreatitus and malnourishment is no small feat! I’m weak, woozy and tired off and on, along with a big checklist of other side effects that are hitting me hard! We’ll get to the other side. But right now, things are HARD. This morning I invited my girls to […]
The Hair Fall-Out Began
The hair fall-out from chemo began. Look what my whole family did for me! See a video of the experience on Instagram at @riseforlauren.
I Qualified for Chemo!
I DID IT! 10 days after leaving the ICU with Typhlitus, blocked liver ducts, Pancreatitis, severe malnourishment, and being kept alive by near daily transfusions, I strengthened my body on my own enough to stabilize at home, come back with fantastic labs (considering), and qualify for Chemo. No small feat. I am proud to have […]
Enhertu Chemo #2
Tomorrow is Enhertu Chemo #2! We have a new plan that we feel comfortable with and confident in. Right now, we are focused on Enhertu to beat back the tumor burden. My body is strong enough, and I look forward to proving it by completing Chemo tomorrow!! I have been home from the hospital recovering […]
Building Strength for Chemo
I have been home from the hospital for 6 days! When I came home, I was emaciated, malnourished, weak, and unstable. My next Chemo infusion is on Fri, Oct 3rd, and I MUST be strong enough to handle it by then. In the last 6 days, I have ➡️ Follow my journey on insta at […]
Recovering from the ER & ICU
On Wednesday morning, I landed in the ER with severe abdominal pain, vomiting, and more. The inability to keep my body nourished combined with my first Enhertu Chemo finally caught up with me, and my body completely crashed. I spent 6 days in the ICU. I have never been in the ICU in my life […]
The Roller Coaster Continues
The roller coaster continues. Unfortunately, progression has continued and we had to pivot quickly and hard. My body has not been able to get healthy enough to qualify for the next round of immunotherapy treatments. The break I had to take to get back to walking was too long. GAAAA so frustrating! This has been […]
