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Melsie97
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9 years ago

Final Chemo

Good Morning. I'm sitting here in HODC celebrating the end of my Chemotherapy today. 5 months ago, I wasn't sure I'd be able to make. I was so scared of leaving my husband and young boys. But here I am. 

While I still have 6 weeks of Radiotherapy to go and 3rd weekly Herceptin until the end of the year, I am feeling more positive.

While I may not comment on many discussions, the support and advice you all give is amazing. It has helped in so many ways. I find you all so inspirational. So Thankyou from the bottom of my heart. 

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  • Vix's avatar
    Vix
    Member
    9 years ago
    Congrats on your last chemo - a big hurdle jumped and done! Be kind to you, biggest hugs x
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    SoldierCrab
    Member
    9 years ago
    I too was emotional on my last day of chemo and my last day of Rads..... it is good to acknowledge this it is part of our grieving process as we come through the roller coaster ride called Breast Cancer.... My psychologist said it is like we hold our breath and when we get to the final one it is like we let it go again allowing the emotions to slip out again... Give yourself time to rest and heal.... it is like preparing for a marathon only the race is not a medal at the end but our life.  
    Hugs and energy as you have finished one and prepare for the next phase. 
    Soldier Crab 

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    Melsie97
    Member
    9 years ago
    @fairydust that's exactly how I felt on Wednesday. I was so happy to be at my final treatment but when I arrived at the hospital I actually burst into tears in my car. I have a little hair now and can't wait for more to come back and for my health to continue to improve. Mel xx
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    melclarity
    Member
    9 years ago
    @fairydust it really resonated what you said! and it certainly is mixed emotions ending any sort of treatment and it is a reminder of what you have been through. Hugs Melinda xo
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    fairydust
    Member
    9 years ago
    Hi Melsie congratulations on getting to the end of Chemo. When I finished I actually felt flat . I recently finished radiotherapy and on my last day burst into tears. Of course I was happy everything was over but I felt a bit lost. I do not miss the staff or treatment just coming to terms with what I have been through. I now have hair again and good health who could ask for more.