Treatment Over!
Treatment Over! Hiya
Long time no post!!!
Well I’ve had my last radiotherapy session today and I feel glad.
I cant help feel very nervous about the future for a few reasons!
One - No more treatment, its now down to me to keep looking and feeling to make sure there are no extra lumps and bumps and that does scare me a little. See Onc again in 2 months than I’m back under consultant in 6-8 months!
Two - Got to get back on with life. I was a student nurse, for so many reasons, I’m not 100% sure if I will carry on with my studies. At mo, there are far too many other things, that are more important! So that brings me to my next big worry, getting a job! I was crap at getting a job before BC, now I feel confidence has gone and I’m really going to struggle with getting one. I havent had millions of jobs and tend to stay at the same place a long time.
Hubby says I never have to work again, but that would drive me insane, I’ve just turned 30 and need more in my life! And the money would be nice too!
Ohhh well, at least I have got to this stage!
I suppose I’m confused!!
Lou xxxxx
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Hi Lou I’m just behind you - last rads next Wednesday. Hooray!! I can relate to your no. one reason big style. Am already feeling anxious as when you are on chemo you think that anything lurking will get zapped! Still I guess we can take comfort from all those future visits for check-ups!
And your no. two reason. I was looking after elderly nuns before my dx. Before that I got a music degree, and thought I could work in music, but it’s very hard to get jobs ( especially at my age). I’ve gotta go back to work for money - unfortunately. I wish I had the energy to figure out a creative self-employed career. But all the chemo has knocked out my stuffing a bit. Not surprised you’re confused. The whole bc thing is such an upheaval!! Your hubby sounds very sweet! But - yeh, you obviously feel the need to get out there and do something! (Sorry I’m just rambling on here, trying to be helpful, but not really succeeding!)
If you haven’t a clue what you’d like to do, there’s lots of fun personality tests on the web - sort of '“what do you wanna do/ what career” type of thing.
Hope I haven’t just added to your confusion!
xxx Moley
Well Done Buster It’s a lovely feeling to think the treatment is finished, but as you say very scary , I too am triple neg, so continually worry about anything that looks/feels different:-(
Hoping to grow out of this !!
Be sure to get plenty rest now, cos tiredness does catch up with you after rads finishes.
Good luck, take care
Marge
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Congrats Hi Lou
Havent spoke to you in a while… just wanted to say congratulations on finishing your treatment…
This period of time after you finish treatment is a little scary but also exciting at the same time… its the start of a new journey for you so take one day at a time and dont be too quick to rush back to work like someone else said you can get tired as the treatment does catch up with you, i found myself quite teary at the end of mine…
Have you and hubby thought about taking a nice holiday together?? That was the first thing i planned after treatment!
You 've done so well and be proud of yourself, and if you decide to work why not have the best of both worlds by only doing something part time and then you can also be a lady that lunches!!
Good luck with whatever you decide, the treatment did knock my confidence too but i think you will find you gain more as the days go on and feel a little stronger!!
Take care and keep posting and let us know how your getting on…
Jakki
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Hi Lou
Congrats to be finished treatments. Yeh it can be scarey for many reasons and I think only people who have experienced cancer understand that. It’s not like having an illness that is somehow fixed and off you go.
I’m 4 months finished feeling good and going back to work in 2 weeks. Mainly because I need the money, I do like my job but have realised I was a workaholic for many reasons and if cancer has taught me anything it’s to stop and “smell the roses”
How many things are there on your own private wishlist that you’ve put off for some reason or another. Pick one a month and do it coz kid you’ve earned the right to. Work will take care of itself one way or another life is too short, and is for living
Take Care
Gail
Good for you HI buster,
really pleased for you that you have finished treatment i am lucky and didnt have to have rads but i am similar age to you so know how you feel regarding work, i am 32 i finished treatment in august has mascetomy september and went back to work feb, it is hard to start with but i feel much better now that i have done it as it takes my mind off what has gone on.
you have done well so go easy on yourself.
love clare xxx