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Hi All, I am celebrating!!!

mlmjt1
mlmjt1 CSN Member Posts: 537 Member
edited March 2014 in Breast Cancer #1
Last chemo today and obviously I am up at 2:43 am because they gave me dexamethasone and decadron today and I cant sleep but no matter, I have the whole weekend to lay low. I still have herceptin to do for the next year but I dont expect too much trouble from that and I will probably have the right breast expander replaced in january so I can actually get the reconstruction done. So...I am optimistic and grateful for all of the support you guys have given me. I couldnt have made it without all of you, a wonderful family and work support system and friends I never even knew I had...plus a new relationship with something bigger than myself. So, all in all, positive things do come out of bad situations and I am lucky to have recognized that.

By the way we all need to keep flagging our new "friend" who has been leaving us messages that really do not belong here. Its just sad that there are people in the world who get their kicks doing really stupid things.

Thanks again all
Hugs
Linda T
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  • Moopy23
    Moopy23 CSN Member Posts: 1,751 Member
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    Congratulations!
    Linda, I remember how good I felt to have that last chemo done, how proud and grateful and relieved. My doctor told me that the latest stats are that only 50% of people complete as much as 85% of their chemo. So, congratulations!

    Wishing you all the best.
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  • tasha_111
    tasha_111 CSN Member Posts: 2,072
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    Moopy23 said:

    Congratulations!
    Linda, I remember how good I felt to have that last chemo done, how proud and grateful and relieved. My doctor told me that the latest stats are that only 50% of people complete as much as 85% of their chemo. So, congratulations!

    Wishing you all the best.

    Hey, Well Done!
    Finishing chemo is a huge milestone. Congratulations......NOW PARTY! Jxxxxxxx
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  • roseann4
    roseann4 CSN Member Posts: 992 Member
    #4
    tasha_111 said:

    Hey, Well Done!
    Finishing chemo is a huge milestone. Congratulations......NOW PARTY! Jxxxxxxx

    Good for you!
    One more step towards a life free from cancer. Enjoy!

    Roseann
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  • tommaseena
    tommaseena CSN Member Posts: 1,769
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    roseann4 said:

    Good for you!
    One more step towards a life free from cancer. Enjoy!

    Roseann

    All done
    Congrats on finishing your chemo. Herceptin will be a breeze.
    We won't be hearing from that person anymore--Greta and CSN staff got rid of that person.

    Margo
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  • lovelylola
    lovelylola CSN Member Posts: 279
    #6
    Chemo down - Yeh!
    One more thing to check off in your fight with the beast. Dancing with NED is just that much closer! Way to go. Lola
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  • Marcia527
    Marcia527 CSN Member Posts: 2,729
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    Congratulations! It feels so
    Congratulations! It feels so good to be done! I know it did for me.
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  • VickiSam
    VickiSam CSN Member Posts: 9,079 Member
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    Marcia527 said:

    Congratulations! It feels so
    Congratulations! It feels so good to be done! I know it did for me.

    Congratulations .... Warrior of Chemo Chicks
    I am just finishing up week 6 of 18 .. Yes, it tough and I can see how many people choose not to complete treatment, it is difficult to say the least.

    It is both a choice and comitment to see chemo thru. You made it, and I am following in suit of the same goal.

    Best wishes,

    VickiSam
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  • outdoorgirl
    outdoorgirl CSN Member Posts: 1,565
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    Congrats Linda!
    And your attitude sounds great-that is really going to help you!
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  • MyTurnNow
    MyTurnNow CSN Member Posts: 2,686 Member
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    Congratulations, Linda.
    Congratulations, Linda. Another milestone reached in the battle against breast cancer. I'm so happy for you!!
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  • Calleen
    Calleen CSN Member Posts: 411
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    MyTurnNow said:

    Congratulations, Linda.
    Congratulations, Linda. Another milestone reached in the battle against breast cancer. I'm so happy for you!!

    YAY!!
    That is something to celebrate!!! (((((HUGZ))))!!! I hope you got some rest!!! or are getting it right now...
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  • jennytwist
    jennytwist CSN Member Posts: 896
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    YAY!
    No easy feat! Not just anyone can do this! GREAT for you! One more step closer to NED!
    best!!!!
    -Jenny
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  • Tux
    Tux CSN Member Posts: 544 Member
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    Linda-so glad to hear that
    Linda-so glad to hear that you are done with chemo! Good luck in your next steps in the long journey. My thoughts & prayers are with you!
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  • MAJW
    MAJW CSN Member Posts: 2,510 Member
    #14
    YEAH!
    I am so happy for you! Pat yourself on the back for a job well done! It's a wonderful feeling isn't it?
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  • padee6339
    padee6339 CSN Member Posts: 763
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    WOO WOO Linda!!!
    Its the best feeling in the world to be done with chemo. Go out and celebrate! I am so happy for you!
    Hugs - Pat
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  • Akiss4me
    Akiss4me CSN Member Posts: 2,188
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    Yeah Linda...
    Last chemo! So happy for you (smile). Time to treat yourself to something special, you deserve it! ♥Pammy
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  • mcsessions
    mcsessions CSN Member Posts: 48
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    Congratulations!!! I'm so
    Congratulations!!! I'm so happy for you, I can't imagine the feeling.
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  • pitt
    pitt CSN Member Posts: 387
    #18
    That's fantastic! Have a
    That's fantastic! Have a party and celebrate! You deserve it!
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  • mimivac
    mimivac CSN Member Posts: 2,143 Member
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    Yeah, Linda!
    What an accomplishment! I felt the same way when I finished chemo. There are positives that come out of even the worst situaitons, aren't there? Now, go out and celebrate, girl!

    PS. I've been out of internet contact for a few days, and I noticed that one of the posts on my weekend thread was deleted by the moderators. Is this the "friend" you mention? Can someone please fill me in? Thanks!

    Mimi
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  • chenheart
    chenheart CSN Member Posts: 5,159 Member
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    Moopy23 said:

    Congratulations!
    Linda, I remember how good I felt to have that last chemo done, how proud and grateful and relieved. My doctor told me that the latest stats are that only 50% of people complete as much as 85% of their chemo. So, congratulations!

    Wishing you all the best.

    Wow Moop, I didn't know
    Wow Moop, I didn't know that~ I am now even more grateful that I was able to finish my chemo regimin; and I of course hope that those who were not able to find that thier cancer is killed through other means and that they dance, dance, dance with our sweet NED for untold years to come.

    Hugs,
    Chen♥
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  • chenheart
    chenheart CSN Member Posts: 5,159 Member
    #21
    CONGRATULATIONS!!!! You
    CONGRATULATIONS!!!! You sound so upbeat and ready for the next phase of Life After Cancer!!!

    Of course you could have done this without us~ but it is so encouraging to have this grand group along for the ride, isn't it? Doesn't make the trip fun, exactly, but the sweet successes are so much sweeter when shared with those who really do "get it"!

    Get some rest when you come down from your medically induced high! LOL We'll be here waiting for you!

    Hugs,
    Chen♥
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