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Jrova
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14 years ago

Last chemo today!

Hi everyone,

I thought it was about time I made my first post rather than just commenting on everyone else's! I've finally worked out how to add my photo too, but just imagine me minus the hair!

I had my last of four TC chemos today. Firstly, I must say that this regime was so much easier than the six months of AC and CMF I had back in 2002. No nausea this time thank goodness, just the usual bone pain and tiredness. Everyone was asking me if I was excited to be finished, but strangely, I wasn't. I'm even scared about saying "last' chemo because I don't want to jinx myself. That probably makes me sound like a total nutter, but having had 9 years between the two primaries had made me think I was probably in the clear. Now I'm back to being a newbie again after being a 9 year survivor. Going through all this really does your head in sometimes. Anyway, I'd also like to take this opportunity to say how happy I am to have found this site. So many girls who know exactly what this whole breast cancer thing feels like, both physically and mentally. Thank you all for being so honest and caring. It makes things easier when you know you're not alone.

All the best to all of us!!

Love Jane

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  • Di_BCNA's avatar
    Di_BCNA
    Member
    14 years ago

    Congrats to you Jane, that's a great milestone!  Love the pic, btw, and go you for the first blog post (it's a little nerve-wracking isn't it? ;).

    Di

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    Anonymous
    14 years ago

    Congratulations Jane on making it through chemo! I am only on my 2nd cycle. I remember last time when i had chemo, the mixed emotions of finishing it. Glad yet scared at the same time....chemo was a 'real' treatment I thought...like an insurance policy, so I was scared to finish up in a way. I am now on my second breast cancer journey, and isn't it a shock, especially for you having been so far down the track. Anyway, i wish you luck Jane on this next part of your journey, Take care, Celeste xx

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    Anonymous
    14 years ago

    Congratulations Jane on making it through chemo! I am only on my 2nd cycle. I remember last time when i had chemo, the mixed emotions of finishing it. Glad yet scared at the same time....chemo was a 'real' treatment I thought...like an insurance policy, so I was scared to finish up in a way. I am now on my second breast cancer journey, and isn't it a shock, especially for you having been so far down the track. Anyway, i wish you luck Jane on this next part of your journey, Take care, Celeste xx

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    TonyaM
    Member
    14 years ago

    Firstly,congrats on finishing chemo.You are a real trooper to do it twice.I'm abit like you-second time around with early bc .I thought I was home and hosed after 7yrs but it came back last year in the same spot despite radiation-does make me wonder about radiation because the cancer grew 3cms within a year.I didn't have chemo the first time,just lumpectomy(clear margins!)full node clearance and radiation.I was supposed to take Tamoxifen but after persevering for 3mths and not being able to function,I stopped it.Perhaps that was my mistake?Anyway I sure am taking it now and it's abit more agreeable.That's probably because I'm older.But it's a real kick in the guts when you get bc a second time,especially when it's years down the track and supposedly behind you.It's just so random isn't it-no rewards for doing the hard yard treatments but what choice do we have. Since my second bout of bc I've made big changes ie.threw my job of 16yrs in and downsized house to a single level.Admittedly I'm at an age to this but it did seem the right time.I'm living more for the moment now and enjoying time with my retired husband.We've made travel plans for early next year but I must admit this makes me a little nervous.I don't know about you Jane,but I'm not so confident in my health anymore.Don't like making plans too far ahead.After being 7 and 9 yrs cancer free,are we going to have to go for 10yrs now before we breathe easy?One thing I have learnt is NEVER have a mammogram just before a holiday.My other personal rule is don't stew over a problem for anymore than 24hrs.At that point,either shelf it or forget it.I hope you are feeling really good soon,intime for xmas.It was great to see your first personal blog- keep it up!

                                                    Tonya xx