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Dlhcba6
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12 years ago

Chemo finished

I had my final chemo on Christmas Eve. What a day! I never thought I would see the day. What a whirlwind 5 months...scans, surgery, reconstruction, chemo...now I just have to get through 5 weeks of radiation and see what life throws at me next. My kids have survived it, my husband has survived it and I am still working through all of my demons, but have survived so far. At the same time it is very weird not having to suck it up and front up again in 3 weeks time at the chemo unit. Might take a bit of adjustment, has just been part of my life and schedule. What a nasty disease this is, and equally nasty treatment. I thank all those who have supported me and my young family, I thank those who are painstakingly trying to find a cure, and I hope like hell one day there will be far less women (and men) in this situation. I am so looking forward to seeing my 4th child start school in 2014, even if I have to drop him there and drive 200kms to have radiation. Lisa :)

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  • Dlhcba6's avatar
    Dlhcba6
    Member
    12 years ago
    Thank you again for your insight. I move forward with trepidation. I, too, have had mastectomy and reconstruction at the same time so am unsure how the whole thing will play out. I will be by myself for treatment but will attempt to come home every Friday and return Monday for next treatment. I think I'm just going to suck it up and book it. My family are probably used to me being tired...and they really need something to look forward too. This really is the illness that just keeps on giving isn't it? Lisa
  • Deanne's avatar
    Deanne
    Member
    12 years ago
    I did get very tired after Radiation finished and was very uncomfortable wearing a bra for 2-3 weeks afterwards. For me I would have needed a month to recover before being able to fully enjoy a holiday. I found I seemed to have a worse skin reaction after the radiation actually finished. I had had a mastectomy though which can mean a worse skin reaction. Maybe you could book the holiday for a few weeks after radiation finishes so that you give yourself time to recover but don't get caught up in the day to day stuff and miss out. Hope you get to enjoy a wonderful holiday and celebrate the end of treatment with your family. Deanne xxx
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    mum2jj
    Member
    12 years ago
    Well done. I found chemo much harder than radiation. So hopefully you will too. Yes, lots of cream and lots of rest will help. Good luck. Paula :)
  • Deanne's avatar
    Deanne
    Member
    12 years ago
    Yay you've finished chemo! It is a very nasty treatment for a very nasty disease and I too hope that they find a cure very soon. The worst is behind you now. Radiation is a much easier treatment to get through. Just look after yourself with lots of cream and get plenty of rest. Hope 2014 is a better year for you and your family and that life throws some good things your way. Take care. Deanne x