Good morning all today is my last herceptin, I cant beleive I have got here. Last year when I was told how much treatment I would need I didn't think I would get to the end. Life can be tough and I have always had some hurdels in my life, but this has been the toughest.My life is changed forever I will always worry about my health now. Some days are worse than others but I keep putting one foot in front of the other and try and stay positive. Most days are good but I do have days when it all gets on top of me. I have started to write in a journal and surprised how much this had helped when life gets to hard. Every day is a blessing and I'm glad I'm still here. I laugh everyday, it does make you feel better Have a great day everyone and I will head off to see my oncology nurses for the last time

Hi Rowdy, well done on getting to this fantastic milestone. It is a long, hard road but you've got there :-). As you say life is tough, but we can be tougher and it sounds as though you've hit on some great strategies for keeping it together. I agree about humour being a great antidote and got through the darkest days of chemo with heavy doses of Karl Pilkington (An Idiot Abroad)! I remember my last herceptin with a tinge of sadness as although I was over the moon about finishing, I was a little sad to say goodbye to all the wonderful nurses and staff who had given such caring support over 12 months. In a way, because of the length of treatment, I felt we were able to get to know each other really well and I knew I'd miss their genuine interest and support. Anyway, my very best wishes for today - it is another exciting step towards your full recovery. Jane xx

Hi Rowdy, Fantastic - Im sure that you have had many dark days and nights over these last months, now the sun is shining again, this breast cancer journey we all travel and each in our own way -changes us forever, we see life differently,now its time to have a glass of champagne!,and treasure each day, some days will be better than others, and a it will be a new kind of normal, take care, wendy 55

Congratulations on this milestone, Rowdy. :) Sarah

Good morning ladies all done and yes it was sad saying goodbye to the oncology nurses, but it is time to move forward and start to heal my mind and body. Hope everyone is well todayxx

Well done!!! I'm a day late with my congrats but I just want to say what a superstar supporter you are on this network!! Please stay in touch on here for the new ladies !!! Cheers Robyn xox

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Anonymous
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11 years ago
Hi Rowdy, it must be awesome to have all that treatment finished. The chance of the cancer returning is in the back of all our minds, and I reckon a natural feeling. You sound like such a positive person who embraces every day. You have a right to be proud. Sending you a big hug, Tracey B
Mozzie_Bear
Member
11 years ago
Congrats from me too. 12 months is a long haul and you've made it. Good on you. Just imagine what you can with all the time you have back in your life. Maureen
Cook65
Member
11 years ago
You go girl!!! That's fantastic news. Be proud of yourself. And be proud of how much you've been able to support others whilst going through this dreadful time. Your support has to others has been wonderful. Take care. Karen xox
nicole_h
Member
11 years ago
Congrats Rowdy. Hope you make some new friends to replace the nurses of 12 months. I became very attached to my radiation therapists finding the daily contact great for support. Best part of 12 months for me. Healing of mind & body is s lot harder than I imagined I'm afraid time and patience are the only cure. Good luck to you for the next stage. Healing the mind & soul x
CassieB
Member
11 years ago
Congratulations Rowdy! I had my last Herceptin this week too, 17 of them. I can't believe it's all over. I was a bit teary and had a big cry, I guess there was a lot of pent up emotions. Now time to pause and reflect then work out what to do next. I feel like a different person, I want to move, change jobs, look for a new life somewhere else. A holiday maybe. Who knows.

All the best to you and everyone else facing treatment.

CassieB xx
Hazel_M
Member
11 years ago
Congrats on your milestone, you've done so well. Life can be tough, but you have shown you are also tough. I reckon laughter is a great help as well, take care,

Hazel xx
mum2jj
Member
11 years ago
Whoop whoop for you. Well done. So happy for you. I love the old one day at a time, one foot in front of the other principal. I too love a bit of laughter each day.

Hugs to you.

paula xxx
Ciaobella57
Member
11 years ago
Congratulations that must be a wonderful feeling. Next week I have my second herceptin dose , I will finish in February . At times it is overwhelming but like you say one foot in front of the other and I will make the finish line just as you have x
Chixon
Member
11 years ago
Hi Rowdy. Congratulations from me too.....it is wonderful to finish treatments! You are not alone in worrying about the future....we all do...but we all try to be positive..because if we don't 'look ahead' we just mark time in the same place. Look ahead...it does get better. All Best Wishes. Chris.x
Anonymous
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11 years ago
I'm a day late as well but my good wishes are still as strong. Sending you cyber cuddles for the next steps in your recovery. xx