Hi all Well today was my last chemo. After what has felt like 5 very long months, today I just feel relief. My brother Jeff and my girlfriend Jen always come to chemo with me. We always wear something silly on our heads and take some homemade morning tea in for all of the patients and staff on the onc day ward. This is something we decided to do to try to cheer things up a bit as when we went to have a look and get info before chemo, it just seemed like a miserable place. Today We decided that a party theme was in order so Jen made us party hats, we had balloons, fairy bread, choc balls (basically rum balls without the rum) and a lolly bag each for everyone. All of the regulars knew what to expect but there were a few people who we don't normal see who were a bit bewildered! The fairy bread went down a treat in particular. A couple of people stating it bought back their childhoods. There were lots of laughs and chatting amongst everyone. Everyone was so pleased for me that I had finished chemo. It was as nice a day as you can have at chemo. So tonight I'm knackered and very woosy in the head but feel relieved that this part of the process is over, happy that we've been able to put a smile on others faces today and very privileged to meet and become friends with some wonderful, wonderful people. I will still have to go to the onc outpatients for my herceptin every 3 weeks for the next 7 months so will still get to see everyone, I just won't be there for the whole day. To those of you going through chemo, it feels like it will never end. But hang in there.You will get there. Tomorrow I may not be as cheery once the nausea, vomiting and runs kick in, but for now, today it's been a really good day!

Congrats isn't it a wonderful feeling I have also finished chemo 2 weeks ago still see the nurses for my herception aswell next Tuesday is radiation for me I think it's a wonderful thing u did I going to take cake in when I've finish herception next ur

It's the best feeling it's over. Not feeling flash this morning but somehow that's even more bearable knowing that this is the last time I need to feel like this. I start radio on 5/11. We are going away for a holiday in between. I booked the holiday 2 weeks before I got diagnosed and it is just fluke that the dates fitted in with treatment so we have decided to go anyway. All the best for your radiotherapy. How long is your course? I'm having 33 lots so 6.5 weeks. All being well I'll be all done by the 19th December. Then it just 6 months of herceptin and I'm done. Yay

Well done with making a positive difference for everyone with your approach to chemo. I am sure that it has made not only your own chemo experience better but helped others to feel a bit more positive too. During my chemo last year we had a 'party' for my lovely chemo nurse's birthday midway and a celebration for my last chemo too. We are so fortunate to have every reason to think that this will be the end of it for us. Yay for you! Hope radio goes ok for you. I found that the daily routine makes for a very friendly, positive experience. Take care. Deanne xxx

Hi You had a wonderful companion to walk with in your hardest time, it's great it finished and it's a reason to celebrate. Nobody understand the feeling and the reaction happened on us, but here we do. Mine end in JUNE, but I still feel what you feel, the last one....yes, the LAST one (loudly) Keep positive and you definitely can go through. Remember to give a big big hug to your bro and friend, they are the best best people in the whole wide World. Rosanna

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Cook65
Member
11 years ago
Oh Sandra, I wish I always had strength and courage. Unfortunately it leaves me on a regular basis but the days I attend the day oncology centre, probably egged on by Jen and Jeffrey, I enjoy interacting with the other patients and staff and making them smile.
Sandybeach
Member
11 years ago
You ladies are true champions. You've not only helped yourselves and each other through very difficult times but imagine the impact you've made on others too. It's like dropping a pebble into a lake. The ripples are endless. My congratulations to you all on your strength, courage and compassion! You're simply awesome . Sandra
Sandybeach
Member
11 years ago
You ladies are true champions. You've not only helped yourselves and each other through very difficult times but imagine the impact you've made on others too. It's like dropping a pebble into a lake. The ripples are endless. My congratulations to you all on your strength, courage and compassion! You're simply awesome . Sandra
Cook65
Member
11 years ago
I'm very lucky rosanna. My brother is one of my closest friends and he has barely left my side throughout this process. He has attended all of my appointments with me and been to every chemo. My husband doesn't cope well with hospitals so Jeffrey has been happy to step in. He sat with my husband at the hospital whilst I had my surgery and supported him. And jenny, well she is just a gem. She has suffered from lupus and fibromyalgia for many years and is such a trouper in herself. She is the most selfless person I know. The process hasn't been all positive and laughs. We have tried very hard for it to be as positive as possible but I have struggled with depression and anxiety both before and during bc. It really is such a difficult journey (I hate that word!) but being able to bring a smile to others has made a difference in how I can cope. I still can't believe that chemo has finally finished. Today is traditionally my worst day after chemo and has lived up to its reputation but it has been easier to cope with knowing that this is the last time I have to go through this. It really is such a huge relief
Rosanna
Member
11 years ago
Hi

You had a wonderful companion to walk with in your hardest time, it's great it finished and it's a reason to celebrate. Nobody understand the feeling and the reaction happened on us, but here we do. Mine end in JUNE, but I still feel what you feel, the last one....yes, the LAST one (loudly)

Keep positive and you definitely can go through. Remember to give a big big hug to your bro and friend, they are the best best people in the whole wide World.

Rosanna
Liztay82
Member
11 years ago
Mines 6 weeks
Deanne
Member
11 years ago
Well done with making a positive difference for everyone with your approach to chemo. I am sure that it has made not only your own chemo experience better but helped others to feel a bit more positive too. During my chemo last year we had a 'party' for my lovely chemo nurse's birthday midway and a celebration for my last chemo too. We are so fortunate to have every reason to think that this will be the end of it for us. Yay for you! Hope radio goes ok for you. I found that the daily routine makes for a very friendly, positive experience. Take care. Deanne xxx
Cook65
Member
11 years ago
It's the best feeling it's over. Not feeling flash this morning but somehow that's even more bearable knowing that this is the last time I need to feel like this. I start radio on 5/11. We are going away for a holiday in between. I booked the holiday 2 weeks before I got diagnosed and it is just fluke that the dates fitted in with treatment so we have decided to go anyway. All the best for your radiotherapy. How long is your course? I'm having 33 lots so 6.5 weeks. All being well I'll be all done by the 19th December. Then it just 6 months of herceptin and I'm done. Yay
Liztay82
Member
11 years ago
Congrats isn't it a wonderful feeling I have also finished chemo 2 weeks ago still see the nurses for my herception aswell next Tuesday is radiation for me I think it's a wonderful thing u did I going to take cake in when I've finish herception next ur

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