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AnneD
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12 years ago

Chemo is Over

Hi all, Just celebrating the end of my chemo rounds last Friday, yay!!! I had 3 rounds of FEC and 3 rounds of Docetaxel. I had a variety of side effects at different times and 4 days past the last round, I'm still feeling a bit tired and sore. Overall I am not not feeling too bad all things considered, and my hair has started to noticeably grow back. My partner and I are about to go away for 12 days to Margaret River and Pemberton to relax, rejuvenate and celebrate :-) I still have radiology to go and tamoxifen but right now, it's all about the end of the chemo. It feels right to thank the treatment for what it's done for me and send it on its way. There are two other ladies that were here on the forum on the same chemo treatment as I was but one week ahead of me. I hope you are both doing well and celebrating the end of your chemo road. Cheers to all xoxo

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  • AnneD's avatar
    AnneD
    Member
    12 years ago

    Congrats Shelli, well done to you!!!

    Yes, I've had a mixed bag of emotions too as you mention but the biggest one is happiness :-)

    Thanks ladies for all the support. Any skin care tips gratefully received Rosanna. I have lots of aloe Vera ready to go xo

  • Merlins_mum's avatar
    Merlins_mum
    Member
    12 years ago
    And well done to you too. It's a great relief. Good luck for the next stage. Julie xx
  • shelli's avatar
    shelli
    Member
    12 years ago

    YEAH! Me too - I finished my chemo on Friday as well  20 weeks / 6 rounds. OMG - feeling very broken but happy that is done and can start on the next hurdle! - still have to have Perjeta and Herceptin every three weeks till they stop working - but will be nice to be off the Docetaxel and the chemo sickness!

    Finishing came with a mixed bag of emotions so you go girl! Its a big big moment!

  • Silks's avatar
    Silks
    Member
    12 years ago
    Yay, the end of chemo!! Well done. Enjoy your achievement and have a wonderful trip. xx Silke
  • Merlins_mum's avatar
    Merlins_mum
    Member
    12 years ago
    Woohoo for the end of chemo! Good luck with the next stage and enjoy your time away together Julie xx
  • Merlins_mum's avatar
    Merlins_mum
    Member
    12 years ago
    Woohoo for the end of chemo! Good luck with the next stage and enjoy your time away together Julie xx
  • Robyn_W's avatar
    Robyn_W
    Member
    12 years ago
    Hardly a more beautiful place than Margaret River to celebrate.Treat yourself gently,as it takes time to get your energy back.Take care.xxxRobyn
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    Robyn_W
    Member
    12 years ago
    Hardly a more beautiful place than Margaret River to celebrate.Treat yourself gently,as it takes time to get your energy back.Take care.xxxRobyn
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    Rosanna
    Member
    12 years ago

    Hi Anne.....good to hear, the hardest part gone.  It's definitely to have a reason to celebrate.

    I'll finish radio (30 times tomorrow) soon, it's nothing compare with chemo.  The nurse said my skin care was very good.. (lucky).

    I'll have to keep on Herceptin (last for a year) and about to start Tamoxifen (5 years)

    Keep up both....

    Cheers

    Rosanna