Finished with chemo!!

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Heatherbelle
Heatherbelle Member Posts: 1,226 Member
edited March 2014 in Breast Cancer #1
Had to share my most excellent news that I am now finished with my chemo treatments!!! I tried so hard to keep my head up throughout it all & did a good job for the most part, but man did that kick my butt. It has by far been the hardest thing I've done in my life. I do need to thank you all for your support, encouragement, and advice throughout my treatments.
Next step? 2 more expansions then my exchange surgery sometime close to Thanksgiving. Onc appt next Thurs for blood checks & see what's next over there. I'm assuming scans & the sort.
Yaayy I'm SO glad to be done with AC and Taxotere!!!
*hugs and LOVE and strength*
Heather
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  • Gabe N Abby Mom
    Gabe N Abby Mom Member Posts: 2,413
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    Whoop!! Whoop!! Go
    Whoop!! Whoop!! Go celebrate as soon as you feel up to it!!

    Hugs to you,

    Linda
  • JustRenay
    JustRenay Member Posts: 54
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    That's great!
    I'm new here...but had to reply...Chemo is such a tough thing to go through. It's been almost 5 years for me, and I remember it like yesterday. I also had the expansion and implants, followed by nipple reconstruction about a year and a half ago...I'm happy with the results, and it's definitely worth it, for your self-esteem. Good luck with your follow ups and though it doesn't seem possible, time will pass quickly. I can't believe I'm 5 years out in April!! Will keep you in my thoughts and prayers. Renay
  • mwallace1325
    mwallace1325 Member Posts: 806
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    Wonderful
    Hope you all can celebrate this week end. You certainly deserve it.

    marge
  • Hubby
    Hubby Member Posts: 325
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    Doin' the Happy Dance!!
    Congrats!!! Take a deep breath!!!

    Bob
  • Boppy_of_6
    Boppy_of_6 Member Posts: 1,138
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    mwallace1325 said:

    Wonderful
    Hope you all can celebrate this week end. You certainly deserve it.

    marge

    YEA!!!!
    I am so happy that you finished! It feels good doesn't it! God Bless
    (((Hugs))) Janice
  • MyTurnNow
    MyTurnNow Member Posts: 2,686 Member
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    Yeah Heather!!!
    Well, at least that part is done and it was also the worst part of treatment for me. You do need to celebrate. You are almost there. I hope your exchange surgery gets here so you can add that to your list of accomplishments. You go girl!!
  • Help4Sis
    Help4Sis Member Posts: 53
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    Oh, good for you, Heather!!!
    Congratulations!
  • MomMichelle
    MomMichelle Member Posts: 93
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    WAY TO GO!
    SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO HAPPY FOR YOU! I am sure it feels fabulous! Enjoy the freedom and look forward to crossing those other steps off your list!
    Hugs,
    Michelle
  • webbwife50
    webbwife50 Member Posts: 394
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    Wonderfull!
    I had the same experience with chemo, it was the hardest thing I'v ever been through. I share your joy, enjoy the moment, love and hugs...alison
  • new2me
    new2me Member Posts: 177 Member
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    Congratulations!!!
    I'm so happy for you. What a relief huh?
    Enjoy the week-end :) YOu made it through.

    Love, Kelly
  • cavediver
    cavediver Member Posts: 607
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    Congrats....yeah!!!!
    Great news that chemo is done for you!!!! Good luck with whatever comes next.... hugs
  • Jean 0609
    Jean 0609 Member Posts: 2,462
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    Woo Hoo!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
    I am so happy for you Heather. I know it feels good to be done. Hope you are able to take it easy this weekend and recover from your last treatment. Then you can celebrate!!!! Hugs, Jean
  • fauxma
    fauxma Member Posts: 3,577 Member
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    Jean 0609 said:

    Woo Hoo!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
    I am so happy for you Heather. I know it feels good to be done. Hope you are able to take it easy this weekend and recover from your last treatment. Then you can celebrate!!!! Hugs, Jean

    Heatherbelle,
    This is just
    Heatherbelle,
    This is just the best news. I am so glad that your chemo is done. Rest up this weekend and celebrate. HOORAY!!
    Stef
  • GayleMc
    GayleMc Member Posts: 311 Member
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    fauxma said:

    Heatherbelle,
    This is just
    Heatherbelle,
    This is just the best news. I am so glad that your chemo is done. Rest up this weekend and celebrate. HOORAY!!
    Stef

    I'm so happy for you.
    I'm so happy for you. Getting through chemo is the hardest thing I've ever done also. There's nothing like finishing. Have a great weekend!!!!!
  • lynn1950
    lynn1950 Member Posts: 2,570
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    chemo is definitely not for
    chemo is definitely not for sissies. So glad that you are finished. xoxoxoxo Lynn
  • dee1962
    dee1962 Member Posts: 99
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    I'm so happy for You go out
    I'm so happy for You go out and party......
  • VickiSam
    VickiSam Member Posts: 9,079 Member
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    dee1962 said:

    I'm so happy for You go out
    I'm so happy for You go out and party......

    Chemo Queens -- Unite in singing ... We are family
    .. agree - the hardest physical venture of my life. Something I would NOT want to repeat, but could if I had to!

    Congratulation on a job 'Well Done'. Be proud ... Now rest up, and take it easy for a few days ..

    Strength and Courage:

    •☆.•*´¨`*••♥ Vicki Sam ♥••*´¨`*•.☆•
  • Heatherbelle
    Heatherbelle Member Posts: 1,226 Member
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    JustRenay said:

    That's great!
    I'm new here...but had to reply...Chemo is such a tough thing to go through. It's been almost 5 years for me, and I remember it like yesterday. I also had the expansion and implants, followed by nipple reconstruction about a year and a half ago...I'm happy with the results, and it's definitely worth it, for your self-esteem. Good luck with your follow ups and though it doesn't seem possible, time will pass quickly. I can't believe I'm 5 years out in April!! Will keep you in my thoughts and prayers. Renay

    Thanks for your encouragement & nice to meet you! I'm almost done with my reconstruction also - exchange surgery next month some time. Congratulations on being 5 years cancer free & thanks again for your kind words!
    *hugs*
    Heather
  • Heatherbelle
    Heatherbelle Member Posts: 1,226 Member
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    thank you & walk stuff!
    Thank you ALL for sharing in my joy!! I'm still feeling good (i blame the steroids) and tonight, a friend of mine is throwing a benefit with proceeds going towards my Making Strides for Breast Cancer walk team. It's a karaoke drag show & looks to be ALOT of fun!!! So tonight me, my best friend, and my husband will do a little celebrating before I have my chemo crash, probably on Monday.
    I wanted to let all of my sisters know that I'm raising money and walking for all of you next Saturday, the 23rd. Yesterday I designed & ordered some round, pin-back buttons for my walkers, and I made a few special ones - some for my girls that say "I'm walking for my mommy and grandme", one for Tim that says "Im walking for my wife", for my bff's Nicci & Carrie "Im walking for my best friend"- for the rest of the walkers i made "Im walking for my friend" "Im walking for Heather" and "I heart Boobies" - i figured the Boobie ones would be popular with the guys ;)
    But, I made 3 for myself to wear. "I'm walking for my Mom", "I'm walking for my daughters", and "I'm walking for my Sisters In Pink". You better believe I will have you ALL there with me, as I'm on that stage giving my speech, and as I'm walking on tired legs. I'm so proud & thankful of how people have come together in support of the walk. Yesterday alone I had almost 10 new people sign up! I've got people on my team that I don't even know - who are friends of friends who want to support, or survivors themselves who are friends of a friend of mine who want to help out. I set a team goal of $1,000, and we're already at almost $850 - a friend of mine who works at a Kohl's store procured a $500 grant to donate also. I'm doing my best to raise funds to find a cure - so none of us has to go through this again, so we can stop welcoming "newbies" on here, so we can stop mourning our sisters who have passed, and who are suffering, so we can protect our daughters, and so that no more women have to endure what we are going through & have yet to come. I truly love you all :)
    *hugs & hugs*
    Heather
  • beetle25
    beetle25 Member Posts: 150 Member
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    Heatherbelle said:

    thank you & walk stuff!
    Thank you ALL for sharing in my joy!! I'm still feeling good (i blame the steroids) and tonight, a friend of mine is throwing a benefit with proceeds going towards my Making Strides for Breast Cancer walk team. It's a karaoke drag show & looks to be ALOT of fun!!! So tonight me, my best friend, and my husband will do a little celebrating before I have my chemo crash, probably on Monday.
    I wanted to let all of my sisters know that I'm raising money and walking for all of you next Saturday, the 23rd. Yesterday I designed & ordered some round, pin-back buttons for my walkers, and I made a few special ones - some for my girls that say "I'm walking for my mommy and grandme", one for Tim that says "Im walking for my wife", for my bff's Nicci & Carrie "Im walking for my best friend"- for the rest of the walkers i made "Im walking for my friend" "Im walking for Heather" and "I heart Boobies" - i figured the Boobie ones would be popular with the guys ;)
    But, I made 3 for myself to wear. "I'm walking for my Mom", "I'm walking for my daughters", and "I'm walking for my Sisters In Pink". You better believe I will have you ALL there with me, as I'm on that stage giving my speech, and as I'm walking on tired legs. I'm so proud & thankful of how people have come together in support of the walk. Yesterday alone I had almost 10 new people sign up! I've got people on my team that I don't even know - who are friends of friends who want to support, or survivors themselves who are friends of a friend of mine who want to help out. I set a team goal of $1,000, and we're already at almost $850 - a friend of mine who works at a Kohl's store procured a $500 grant to donate also. I'm doing my best to raise funds to find a cure - so none of us has to go through this again, so we can stop welcoming "newbies" on here, so we can stop mourning our sisters who have passed, and who are suffering, so we can protect our daughters, and so that no more women have to endure what we are going through & have yet to come. I truly love you all :)
    *hugs & hugs*
    Heather

    Congrats
    Congrats on being done with chemo, I remember what a relief it was to finally be finished with chemo. Good luck with the fundraiser I think that is wonderful.

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