it's official - I am a rad grad!

dbhadra
dbhadra Member Posts: 344 Member
in Breast Cancer #1
And I even have a diploma to prove it! The rad office is so sweet - they give a diploma plus a goofy picture of you with a graduation hat on (they paste the hat onto the picture that was taken when you started) PLUS they play graduation music (Pomp and Circumstance?) during your last treatment.

SO, I am sore, inflammed, and getting ready to do my nightly routine of coating my chest with sulfa cream - but I am DONE with radiation!

Yeah!

Laura
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  • sea60
    sea60 Member Posts: 2,613
    #2
    SO glad you'e done!
    LOL! I got one of those "certificates" for both the completion of Chemo & Radiation. I thought they were joking at first but they do give them out in some places.

    Now with this behind you, you can rest and recuperate!

    Hugs,

    Sylvia
  • gami43
    gami43 Member Posts: 281
    #3
    sea60 said:

    SO glad you'e done!
    LOL! I got one of those "certificates" for both the completion of Chemo & Radiation. I thought they were joking at first but they do give them out in some places.

    Now with this behind you, you can rest and recuperate!

    Hugs,

    Sylvia

    Congrats Laura! Another job

    Congrats Laura! Another job well done, girl. Relax & celebrate.

    Luv & hugs, Teresa
  • MAJW
    MAJW Member Posts: 2,510 Member
    #4
    Laura....
    CONGRATS! It's a wonderful feeling isn't it....what will you do with this extra time now? I finished 9 days ago....

    Are you staying on Xeloda? I start my upped dosage of it on Sunday....3 in the morning, 3 in the evening....1 week on and 1 week off for the next 8 weeks....then scans to see if the rads and Xeloda has made a difference....

    Celebrate being a rads grad! I am thrilled for you! Keep me posted.
    Hugs, Nancy
  • lynn1950
    lynn1950 Member Posts: 2,570
    #5
    Con rad you lations, Laura!
    Con rad you lations, Laura! xoxoxo Lynn
  • VickiSam
    VickiSam Member Posts: 9,079 Member
    #6
    lynn1950 said:

    Con rad you lations, Laura!
    Con rad you lations, Laura! xoxoxo Lynn

    Laura -- Congrats! Hip Hip Hooray
    I am so happy for you!!!! Now take a few minutes to reflect on all that you have accomplished.. smiling, yet?

    Strength, Courage and Hope.

    Vicki Sam
  • TKMomma
    TKMomma Member Posts: 54
    #7
    Congratulations
    I received my diploma in June. Although I didn't have the grand march and music like you did. Sounds like it was fun. Where I went they were the most wonderful caring people. I almost felt bad that I wouldn't be seeing them any more but that feeling left very quickly. Good luck with the healing area.
  • skipper54
    skipper54 Member Posts: 936 Member
    #8
    VickiSam said:

    Laura -- Congrats! Hip Hip Hooray
    I am so happy for you!!!! Now take a few minutes to reflect on all that you have accomplished.. smiling, yet?

    Strength, Courage and Hope.

    Vicki Sam

    WHEEEEEEE!
    Don't forget to celebrate this mielstone. And to post the picture! The staff at treatment centers is so great and so supportive. I have a guardian angel from the rad center and a special pink bracelet from the chemo center. I wear them proudly. Enjoy the first day with no rads appointment.
  • Cat64
    Cat64 Member Posts: 1,192
    #9
    Laura
    Congratulations Rad Grad!!! Celebrate your accomplishment-a nice dinner, a weekend away?
    ♥ Cat
  • grams2jc
    grams2jc Member Posts: 756
    #10
    Happy Dance!
    One more box checked off! Isn't it a wonderful feeling?

    Congrats Rad Grad!

    Jennifer
  • disneyfan2008
    disneyfan2008 Member Posts: 6,583 Member
    #11
    wow how cool..I have little
    wow how cool..I have little framed diploma I KEEP OUT on table in living room. I didnt' get special picture etc...lucky you..

    congrats..

    Denise
  • camul
    camul Member Posts: 2,537
    #12
    Congratulations Laura
    Another milestone accomplishment! Now what comes next or are you done with all the big stuff? Time to frame that diploma and celebrate!

    Carol
  • butterflylvr
    butterflylvr Member Posts: 944
    #13
    camul said:

    Congratulations Laura
    Another milestone accomplishment! Now what comes next or are you done with all the big stuff? Time to frame that diploma and celebrate!

    Carol

    *\0/*
    Oh yay Laura....

    I love graduation parties. My diploma is snuggled into my BC journal. Some day when I need to reflect back on how tough I am, or I need to find that extra strength that book and diploma will come in handy.

    That cream you are using will make the healing process go real fast. Congratulations dear friend...

    Hugs,
    Lorrie
  • Mitzi333
    Mitzi333 Member Posts: 511 Member
    #14
    butterflylvr said:

    *\0/*
    Oh yay Laura....

    I love graduation parties. My diploma is snuggled into my BC journal. Some day when I need to reflect back on how tough I am, or I need to find that extra strength that book and diploma will come in handy.

    That cream you are using will make the healing process go real fast. Congratulations dear friend...

    Hugs,
    Lorrie

    YIPPPPPEEEEE!!!!
    Congratulations Laura!!! It's a long journey, but you made it through!!!

    It's time to party and enjoy life.

    I'm right behind you... still several more rad treatments, but this too shall pass...

    Kick up your heels and party.

    Big Hugs~
    Mitzi ;0)
  • pokrydi
    pokrydi Member Posts: 99
    #15
    Mitzi333 said:

    YIPPPPPEEEEE!!!!
    Congratulations Laura!!! It's a long journey, but you made it through!!!

    It's time to party and enjoy life.

    I'm right behind you... still several more rad treatments, but this too shall pass...

    Kick up your heels and party.

    Big Hugs~
    Mitzi ;0)

    What a great feeling isn't
    What a great feeling isn't it? I just finished 8/25/11 my doc let me do 2 radiation treatments in same day so I could be done on my 50th bday. Now just need the hair to keep growing. Are you having any pain? I have alot of joint pain but guess it's from the chemo. Once again congrats and may your life be healthy!!!!
  • ladyg
    ladyg Member Posts: 1,577
    #16
    Congratulations
    on being a rad grad. Do you have plans for all the extra free time you will have?

    Hugs,
    Georgia
  • pinkpalette
    pinkpalette Member Posts: 112
    #17
    ladyg said:

    Congratulations
    on being a rad grad. Do you have plans for all the extra free time you will have?

    Hugs,
    Georgia

    Congratulations....
    Great accomplishment!!! Now you just keep on getting stronger and healthier. Best wishes to you.

    Hugs, Deb
  • debi.18
    debi.18 Member Posts: 850 Member
    #18
    pinkpalette said:

    Congratulations....
    Great accomplishment!!! Now you just keep on getting stronger and healthier. Best wishes to you.

    Hugs, Deb

    Congrats!!

    Congrats! So happy for you!!

    Hugs,
    Debi
  • Gabe N Abby Mom
    Gabe N Abby Mom Member Posts: 2,413
    #19
    Laura, I'm so happy to hear
    Laura, I'm so happy to hear that you are done! Continue to take care of yourself, your skin will still show the effects of the rads for a while. And in my case, it took a few months to get my energy back. I tried to walk everyday and gradually found myself able to do more.

    Happy hugs,

    Linda
  • Ritzy
    Ritzy Member Posts: 4,381 Member
    #20
    sea60 said:

    SO glad you'e done!
    LOL! I got one of those "certificates" for both the completion of Chemo & Radiation. I thought they were joking at first but they do give them out in some places.

    Now with this behind you, you can rest and recuperate!

    Hugs,

    Sylvia

    Big congrats rad grad!
    Sue
    Big congrats rad grad!


    Sue :)
  • Alexis F
    Alexis F Member Posts: 3,598
    #21
    lynn1950 said:

    Con rad you lations, Laura!
    Con rad you lations, Laura! xoxoxo Lynn

    Congrats Laura

    Congrats Laura

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