well I never thought this day would actually arrive but I have had my final chemo session!!! Hurrah!!! When I started my E-CMF in May, October seemed a very long way off, and I never allowed myself to look too far ahead. I just took each one a cycle at a time and tried not to get too ahead of myself.
Since I started chemo I have responded to countless messages like this, and now I can’t believe it is actually my turn to post such a mesage!!! Crikey! I wasn’t sure how I would feel but guessed that I would prob cry at some point given that I am quite the weeping willow! Well, my fav nurse that I’ve had for most of my treatments gave me my last one. She managed to get the cannula in first time today, which is almost unheard of for me!! I was planning to have a snickers ice cream rather than my standard calipo, but wasn’t in a choccie mood (strange I know!!), so settled for my usual calipo instead. The chemo was quick as ever and I maintained my composure throughout!! I even amazed myself. Then it came to saying goodbye…all the staff were there, congratulating me and telling me how well I’d done. Well, that was it!!! I started blubbing like a baby! Odd really, particularly as I’ll be seeing them for my Herceptin v.soon! I took them all a bottle of wine each and a huge tub of choccies so they were well pleased!!
What a milestone though, I really feel as if I am finally winning this battle! I know I’ve got a long way to go yet but I am still relishing this moment for now. Chemo has been tough, but very worth it. Mid way through Epi I doubted I had the strength to continue with it, but I found it from somewhere. There have been many tears along the way, but also a lot of laughter and ‘good’ days.
To all who are just starting out on their chemo journey, I wish you all the very best. Its is horrid at times, but when you reach the end the feeling is just awesome. Before you know it you will be posting a message such as this, honest!
Thank you so much to everyone on here that continues to provide me with unrivalled support and a sympathetic ear. I salute you all! I will still hang around the chemo pages of course, so I can see how you’re all getting on,
ccongratulations Kelly I know how you feel I finished at the end of July and I feel so well now I do hope you start to feel the same soon Take Care Linda xxx
Congratulations! Delighted for you. Have a nice night celebrating now.
Actually, was sitting waiting to see onc yesterday and among the many posters of medical this and that on the noticeboard, I saw an ad for boucy castles and I said “Hmmm…That would be fun!!!”, so might hire one for when i finish teatment, hee hee! It’s the big child in me but they’re so much fun! 28 going on 8 I am.
Anyway, well done and take care and have a good night. xxx
thank you so much for your kind words, I really do appreciate it. For those of you that are still having chemo, I look forward to the day when I can congratulate you on finishing. And to those who have already finished, I am very pleased to be joining your club!!!
I’m loving teacups idea of hiring a bouncy castle, that sounds awesome!!! Will have to settle with the champers for now, but not for a few days yet! Takeaway for tea, yummy!!
Congrats on finishing chemo - it is wicked to hear that and that you sound so positive, happy and bubbly … go out and celebrate as soon as you can. Another milestone passed and getting through it is awesome.
Had my first tax today, 2 more to go and so far so good.
Anyway, well done you, keep in touch though and have a great end of week and weekend, you deserve it.
Speaking of weeping willows… I’ve just had a little cry while reading your message! I’m so happy for you - makes a nice change to have a happy cry rather than a fed-up one if you know what I mean.
