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12 years ago

Finished :)

Hi ladies , I can't believe it - After 7 long months I've finished my chemo! There were times I didn't think I'd get there but I did :) .... I'm so relieved but haven't had a chance for it to sink in yet as I was struck down with a Gastro bug a day later and am still recovering - but it's still a milestone for me. Radiotherapy to start in 2 weeks so gearing up for that now ! I'm almost scared to see the light at the end of the tunnel - I just really hope there is . Take care all . Sophie xx

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  • Hi Deanne, Thanks so much for your kind words - they mean a lot at the moment . I'm feeling pretty sorry for myself as my fatigue seems worse now than it ever was before . Hopefully it will lift a little in the coming weeks. Glad you are doing so well . You are amazing Take care Sophie xx
  • Fantastic!  This is a milestone and I am sure it will sink in pretty quickly that you chemo is over.  I can't wait for that moment.  I wish you all the very best with your radiation.  You are nearly at the end of the tunnel so stay strong and look after yourself.

    Big hugs

    Joy xx

  • Give yourself time. I was so exhausted at the end of chemo that it was hard to know what I was feeling. But I did come good fairly quickly now that I look back. It is hard because on one hand you know that chemo is finished but you still have the unknown of radiation to go. Radiation is easier in that you don't feel sick but it is not a minor treatment and the effects towards the end can be uncomfortable and you will feel tired. So the tunnel is definitely coming to an end and the light is there. I found it helped me to just appreciate the little things at first. It was wonderful to get my taste buds back, to not have a headache or sore eyes. Life was not immediately wonderful but by noticing the good bits I started to feel happier. The two things that helped me to recover both mentally and physically were exercise and staying connected with the ladies on here. Reading about other people's journeys and trying to help them is the best therapy for yourself! I hope that radiation goes smoothly for you (it will go quickly believe me!) and that you find yourself feeling better bit by little bit. You've finished the toughest part of treatment, YAY! Now just look after yourself while you recover. Keep in touch. Deanne xxx
  • Give yourself time. I was so exhausted at the end of chemo that it was hard to know what I was feeling. But I did come good fairly quickly now that I look back. It is hard because on one hand you know that chemo is finished but you still have the unknown of radiation to go. Radiation is easier in that you don't feel sick but it is not a minor treatment and the effects towards the end can be uncomfortable and you will feel tired. So the tunnel is definitely coming to an end and the light is there. I found it helped me to just appreciate the little things at first. It was wonderful to get my taste buds back, to not have a headache or sore eyes. Life was not immediately wonderful but by noticing the good bits I started to feel happier. The two things that helped me to recover both mentally and physically were exercise and staying connected with the ladies on here. Reading about other people's journeys and trying to help them is the best therapy for yourself! I hope that radiation goes smoothly for you (it will go quickly believe me!) and that you find yourself feeling better bit by little bit. You've finished the toughest part of treatment, YAY! Now just look after yourself while you recover. Keep in touch. Deanne xxx
  • I have had three out of four bouts of chemo and am having difficulty with lack of appetite, changes to taste etc. I'm sure other people have had the same but it is quite hard at present. Some foods I just can't cope with. I'm looking forward to the end of this radical treatment so that I can start feeling 'normal'.