I started chemo in September 2009,had epirubicin then CMF which has gone on for 6 months and the last one 0f 12 sessions is tomorrow. I can’t believe where the time has gone, so everyone who is just starting or in the early stages of chemo, keep your head up. I found it difficult but bearable and some times it was awful and sometimes it was ok. The nurses have been great (Birmingham Treatment Centre)and I have met some nice other patients. I have read on this site how some of you have suffered greatly,and I hope you recover well. I have another operation in April followed by radiotherapy daily but there is light at the end of the tunnel, although if you had asked me a few months ago I would have said it is endless and I can’t see an end to it, but here I am now and feeling more optimistic, so good luck to everyone starting out, keep strong and I wish you all well for the future. Jo
Hi Jo
Well done and good luck for tomorrow I have just finished chemo too, and it couldn’t have come soon enough!!
I was very fortunate that I didn’t suffer to much, but it is so horrible and draining, and I felt that it took over my life, everything was wrapped around the next cycle, I didn’t want to go out much because I felt such a mess?
I now feel there is light at the end of the tunnel, and can start to recover in everyway!! I know lot’s of ladies have tred and will be tredding the same path , and it is doeable but awful none the less,
Losing my hair (my identity) was the most anxious and terryfying time, and I wore the coldcap and have managed to retain a covering, but I still found it stressful almost barbaric.
I too have radiotherapy starting the end of march for four weeks, and another op around the summer time,
good luck jo all the very best
ann x
Well Done Jo, hopefully you managed to have your last chemo yesterday and even if youre not feeling 100% at the moment, you must feel so relieved! I hope you recover from your op quickly and completely and dont worry about the rads - nothing can compare to chemo, so youll be fine 
Ann, the same good wishes go to you and well done to you too for finishing chemo!
All being well, Ill be joining you guys next week
K x