Treatment Stage 3

Hi ladies - hope you're all well!

Well ... finally finished the AC / Docetaxel & Herceptin rounds.  Had my LAST Docetaxel & Herceptin on Tuesday... so glad that it's finished... last time I will have these darstedly effects! 

I have my planning appointment for radiation in the coming week... and my first dose will be on the same day as my Herceptin chemo. 

Finally starting to feel as though I have turned a corner.  Glad to know that my hair will soon return.  So happy about not having to face the effects I have battled for the last 6 months.  What a road!  Feel a bit emotional about it all.  I know I can do the radiation and Herceptin hands down (even though I have 13 months of that chemo... it will be so different to what I have just completed).

My Oncol told me this week that he is astounded at how well I have coped through the first stages of treatment, and that I managed to stay at work through it.  I don't think too much about it; other than I have been so lucky compared to what treatment has done to so many of my pink sisters. 

I don't know if its the fatigue from the round I had this week, but I just feel a bit emotionally exhausted - want to lay my head down and reflect on what I have overcome since diagnosis last year.  Reflect on the wonderful and unconditional love and support I have had the honour of receiving from all of the wonderful women who share this support group.  Without you all... well my journey would have been very lonely and bleak. 

I am looking forward to getting my life back on track.  An exercise program.  Spending quality time with my husband and son without feeling tired.  Knowing that some of the pressure associated with my treatment and effects will be taken away from my family - that's a big one.  I'm so very grateful.

xoxo love to you all,

Maxie