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yetbeung
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12 years ago

A busy week...But I'm all done!

Hi everyone, I'm just checking in to let everyone know about my busy week...

I had a couple more photoshoots and meetings about others, I'm really quite excited about doing them as I get to meet some lovely photographers, makeup artists and in my case, a henna artist who did a fantastic job on my henna head tattoo - I've put a couple of pics of that, and another from a different shoot I did:

I also had the priviledge of working with Michelle from Three Sweeties in Glenhuntly, to come up with some cupcakes to take into hospital on my last chemo day (yesterday, 18/03/14). I wanted to give something to my surgeon, oncologist, breast care nurse and all the lovely nurses that have given me so much help and support over the last few months, even though I really have no way of expressing my thanks, it was going to be a token gesture! But we came up these: 

And I was so happy that everyone loved them, they were howling with laughter, lots of photos being taken, and I have to say that I have just devoured one now, and they were absolutely delicious! I will miss the staff there, I had a couple of meltdowns on the way home this morning, but have to keep reminding myself that it's a good thing that chemo is over, and I haven't lost these people out of my life forever! 

And as a final note...I am so happy that I'm done with chemo now, time to reclaim my body and my life. I was extra happy to have my last ever Neulasta injection this morning! I'm keeping the port for a while so sadly I can't say that it is the last time accessing my port, but hey. I can't wait to start feeling a bit human again. So here is my last "chemo day" photo, I took one every treatment as something to look back on:

So YAY!!! I made it through chemo...I'm thrilled, looking forward to the month off now before radiation starts, it will be nice to not have to deal with appointments and medical stuff for a little while. I know my journey is far from over, but I made it through the worst bit (I think!)

Onward and upward! Best wishes to everyone, hoping this post finds you in good health, or if not, at least good spirits! 

Love from Bobbie 

 

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  • WendyMac's avatar
    WendyMac
    Member
    12 years ago

    It was lovely to meet you at lunch the other week. Since then I have been to hospital for a total of 20 days, had my mastectomy and reconstruction, had some complications, which meant a second op including a skin graft and came home on Tuesday. I currently have a nurse coming to my house every day to change my dressing.  I'm still a bit sore and tired but getting stronger every day. 

    Anyway, I didn't post this to yap about me!  I wanted to say that your new pic looks amazing - as do the others you have posted from your photo shoots. And I LOVE the boob cakes. Great idea. 

    Congrats on finishing chemo. That's next up for me and I will also be having radiation as they found the cancer had spread to my lymph nodes.

    If you would ever like to catch up for a coffee or something one day, let me know.  I'm just up the road in St Kilda East.

    Cheers,
    Wendy. xx

  • magicmum's avatar
    magicmum
    Member
    12 years ago

    I took cupcakes on my last day too - not nearly as speccy as yours but pink with butterflies ! I ADORE the henna tattoo - how I wish I was young enough to have carried that off. You look fabulous.

    Well done making it through chemo - radiation is a doddle in comparison.

    all best wishes

    magicmum

  • Robyn_W's avatar
    Robyn_W
    Member
    12 years ago
    Wow!I just love the 3rd pic down.And of course I love the cakes! I have really enjoyed reading all your posts,and I hope as you progress to the next stage of your treatment,you will stay on this network.Positive stories are what people need to read:) Well done! xoxoRobyn
  • margiemoo's avatar
    margiemoo
    Member
    12 years ago

    you look beautiful in the photos. what a great idea. and the cupcakes are really cool - great idea. how great you are finished chemo. congrats. xx

  • margiemoo's avatar
    margiemoo
    Member
    12 years ago

    you look beautiful in the photos. what a great idea. and the cupcakes are really cool - great idea. how great you are finished chemo. congrats. xx

  • margiemoo's avatar
    margiemoo
    Member
    12 years ago

    you look beautiful in the photos. what a great idea. and the cupcakes are really cool - great idea. how great you are finished chemo. congrats. xx

  • yetbeung's avatar
    yetbeung
    Member
    12 years ago

    Thanks Deanne :-) I do try to keep positive on the whole, but rest assured, I have my fair share of meltdowns just like everyone else...I just don't publicise them on here (much), as I think generally people would prefer to read about more positive things.

    I actually think that I try to distract myself with positive things as a way to kind of ignore the more "realistic" side of ths thing called cancer...I'm quite worried for my future and health, the impact of it on my career, finances, relationship and general sanity, the same as everyone else in this boat (or on the rollercoaster) !

    I know everyone deals with it dfferently, but I'm actually quite worried that it will all catch up with me as I haven't really properly addressed and acknowledged a lot of things yet. I am considering getting some professional help now that chemo is over and I have more time. I just feel a bit weird talking to someone who has not been in the same situation, as I know they mean well, but how can they really understand?

     Anyway, I'm glad that people enjoy my posts and find them uplifting, that's my aim! They make me feel good in posting them. :-)

  • Deanne's avatar
    Deanne
    Member
    12 years ago

    You have been an inspiration to us with your different take on so many things. You've had your ups and downs but the ups have definitely won out for you. The photos are beautiful, I really love the third one down. I think it shows your strength of spirit!

    What a great idea with the cupcakes! It is so true that the medical team almost become like family during our treatment. Enjoy your little break from treatment and good luck for radiotherapy. The worst is definitely behind you now! Deanne xxx