Well ladies,I have had my last chemo today!!!And to think that 3 months ago I was terrified.Now I feel like an old hand at this.Lol.I have to wait 4 weeks now,and then I will start on my tamoxifen.My oncologist discussed it all with me today,what to expect and so on,and I am feeling positive about it.I have had a great run with my chemo,and I feel very fortunate.My oncologist was telling me today that she still feels strongly about the benefits of exercising through chemo i.e.walking .i have walked every single day through my treatment,and some days I have had to push myself.I have found though,that I always feel better after a walk.I hope that this week finds all you ladies feeling as well as you can,and looking forward to Christmas.At least it's a bit of a distraction from the every day stuff!Take care everyone.Love. Robyn.xoxo

Good news, and great motivation to keep up the exercise.

Hi Robyn, You did it! It's over and you must be so pleased that you got through without to many problems along the way. My sister put on an 'end of chemo' party for me back when I had finished and I even had a cake with candles. It's just the best feeling isn't it. Well done. Have a wonderful celebration this Christmas and a happy, healthy New Year Love Janey xxx

So happy for you. I am sure that the exercise helped you with Chemo. I have been on tamoxifen for a month now and have (so far, fingers crossed) not had any major effects. I am stiff when I get up from sitting or lying down but I think my walking and stretching routine is helping with this. I have not had any more hot flushes than when I was pushed into menopause with the chemo. I have not had any weight gain nor do I feel depressed. Exercise is definitely having a positive effect on any tamoxifen side effects. I have found taking it at night with my dinner works well. I did have some mild nausea for the first few days but that has settled. Hope it all goes well for you. Have a lovely Christmas. You can be satisfied that the worst is behind you now. Enjoy! Deanne xxx

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Robyn_W
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12 years ago
I will let you know what the nutritionist says,and I'll let you know how I do on Tamoxifen.I don't take supplements either,because some can have a negative effect on some cancers.Have a great Christmas Deanne.xoxo Robyn
Deanne
Member
12 years ago
I walk for at least 30 minutes each day and do about 15 minutes of stretches for legs, back and upper body afterwards. I am now adding in some arm exercises with light weights while walking, after reading about Chris's accident and broken arm. I also swim 500m every second day. I love the boost that exercise gives me and I know it is helping me in so many ways. It will be interesting to see what recommendations the nutritionist has for you and whether she considers particular foods may be of benefit after having BC. I prefer to eat foods that are high in vitamins and minerals rather than take supplements. It just does not feel natural to be popping pills and mixing powders. But I do take fish oil as this is something I do not get enough of in my diet. Hope you are soon over the effects of this last Chemo. Take care. Deanne xxx
Merlins_mum
Member
12 years ago
Congratulations Robyn. You did so well. Exercise and all. I am walking but don't have the energy to do much weight training. Keen to hear how the tamoxifen goes. Have a lovely Christmas. Julie
Merlins_mum
Member
12 years ago
Congratulations Robyn. You did so well. Exercise and all. I am walking but don't have the energy to do much weight training. Keen to hear how the tamoxifen goes. Have a lovely Christmas. Julie