Chemo is OVER

telecomjd
telecomjd Member Posts: 66
in Breast Cancer #1

Happy news.  I finished my four rounds of TC Chemo.  Here's a recap of my day:

As any cancer patient would do, I woke up, drank five glasses of water, and got ready for my big day.  I wore a pair of Wonder Woman socks, complete with capes; comfy yoga pants; a Warrior in Pink tank top; a hoodie; and, of course, a pink wig and a knit cap with an off-color saying telling cancer what to do with itself that I received as a gift.  I flipped the brim up on the cap so as not to offend folks, but I made sure to show all of my nurses and some of the younger cancer patients.  They loved it -- it's not often you get levity like that in the chemo suite.  I also wore a beautiful necklace that my husband gave me last night with three types of gold rings intertwined together.  I think of them as symbolizing my pre-cancer life, my with cancer life, and my life as a survivor.  They're all made of the same basic stuff, but are all unique, beautiful and different.  :-)  I finished up a little before noon, at which point I began crying with joy.  I gave my chemo nurse a lovely necklace that I purchased for her -- I am hoping she'll like it.  I arrived home to beautiful flowers from my very best friend.  All in all, a good day.  :-)

Thanks to all of you for your support in this process.  Now to recover, start growing some hair, and get ready for the next phase of my reconstruction next month.

Megan

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  • Ritzy
    Ritzy Member Posts: 4,381 Member
    #2
    Congrats Wonder Woman!

    Megan, Congrats on finishing chemo!  That is so wonderful and a huge milestone!  You are Wonder Woman!

    Your necklace from your hubby sounds perfect!  What a sweet and thoughtful gift that I know you will treasure always!

    Crying is so understandable, as, you've been thru so much and can close the door ( HARD ) on chemo!  I am crying tears of happiness for you and with you!

    I love how you shared your day with us!  It made me feel like I was with you!

    Wishing you a lifetime of NED and enjoy the rest of your day!

    Sue :)

     

     

  • Carrie Graves
    Carrie Graves Member Posts: 7
    #3
    Congratulations!!!

    So happy for you!  Cool

     

  • jessiesmom1
    jessiesmom1 Member Posts: 915 Member
    #4
    Treatment Milestone

    Megan, this is truly a milestone to be celebrated. I  had 16 total rounds of chemo and I counted down to the very last one in August 2009. It is such a feeling of freedom and relief, isn't it? It sounds like you and those around you had a great attitude about it. It was about 6 months after chemo was over until I felt comfortable going out without a wig or a scarf of some kind. I have had 2 reconstruction surgeries and am doing well

    Congratulations!Kiss and good luck.

     

    IRENE

  • MsGebby
    MsGebby Member Posts: 659
    #5
    I couldn't stop

    smiling while reading this. Laughing  OMG ...  I can see you in your hat, wig, socks and shirt.  Good for YOU!   I am thrilled you are done with this phase of treatment.  Praise the Lord!

    Sending hugs your way.

     

    xoxo

    Mary

  • GMcD
    GMcD Member Posts: 134
    #6
    MsGebby said:

    I couldn't stop

    smiling while reading this. Laughing  OMG ...  I can see you in your hat, wig, socks and shirt.  Good for YOU!   I am thrilled you are done with this phase of treatment.  Praise the Lord!

    Sending hugs your way.

     

    xoxo

    Mary

    yay!!!   So happy for you.

    yay!!!   So happy for you.

  • Gabe N Abby Mom
    Gabe N Abby Mom Member Posts: 2,413
    #7
    Yipppeeee!!!

    What a wonderful way to celebrate this milestone!! 

    Hugs,

    Linda

     

  • SIROD
    SIROD Member Posts: 2,194 Member
    #8
    Kudos!

    I enjoyed the image of your outfit and fully approve.  Laughter is the best medicine we have.  Smile   Now to the next phase, may the reconstruction  be uneventful and your hair grow rapidly. Cool

    Kudos!

    Doris

  • jnl
    jnl Member Posts: 3,869 Member
    #9
    SIROD said:

    Kudos!

    I enjoyed the image of your outfit and fully approve.  Laughter is the best medicine we have.  Smile   Now to the next phase, may the reconstruction  be uneventful and your hair grow rapidly. Cool

    Kudos!

    Doris

    Happy Dancing!

    I am happy dancing for your celebration!  WTG!!!!!

    Loved your describing everything for us!

    Enjoy your life now!

    Hugs,

     

    Leeza

  • lintx
    lintx Member Posts: 697
    #10
    jnl said:

    Happy Dancing!

    I am happy dancing for your celebration!  WTG!!!!!

    Loved your describing everything for us!

    Enjoy your life now!

    Hugs,

     

    Leeza

    Told you it would be your day!

    Very happy for you and enjoyed your outfit of the day!  Huge hugs, Linda

  • blazintrails
    blazintrails Member Posts: 52
    #11
    Congrats and GOD BLESS! 
     
    I

    Congrats and GOD BLESS! 

     

    I can't wait to say those same words.

  • jnl
    jnl Member Posts: 3,869 Member
    #12
    blazintrails said:

    Congrats and GOD BLESS! 
     
    I

    Congrats and GOD BLESS! 

     

    I can't wait to say those same words.

    Wishing you good luck

    Wishing you good luck blazintrails!  We WILL see those words from you and we will celebrate the end of chemo for you too!

  • Kristin N
    Kristin N Member Posts: 1,968 Member
    #13
    lintx said:

    Told you it would be your day!

    Very happy for you and enjoyed your outfit of the day!  Huge hugs, Linda

    Wonderful!

    I am so happy for you and it sounds like your final chemo day went well!  You must be so proud of yourself, as, we are of you!

    Have a great weekend!

  • Sun Whitey
    Sun Whitey Member Posts: 36
    #14
    HOORAY!!!!

    AWESOME JOB MEGAN!!!!

     

    i can envision you in that outfit and wearing it proudly!!!

     

    You have made us all proud and are a true inspiration!!!  

    XOXOXOXOXO

  • ladyg
    ladyg Member Posts: 1,577
    #15
    What great news!

    I am so happy for you. Another part of the journey done. Sounds like your outfit was something to behold. Glad to hear you finished in style.

    Hugs,

    Georgia

  • CypressCynthia
    CypressCynthia Member Posts: 4,014 Member
    #16
    Yippee!!!!  That is awesome

    Yippee!!!!  That is awesome news!  And I love your attitude and sense of humor Smile.  Now go forth and CELEBRATE!!!!  Congrats!

  • DianeBC
    DianeBC Member Posts: 3,881 Member
    #17
    Sun Whitey said:

    HOORAY!!!!

    AWESOME JOB MEGAN!!!!

     

    i can envision you in that outfit and wearing it proudly!!!

     

    You have made us all proud and are a true inspiration!!!  

    XOXOXOXOXO

    Woohoo and Congrats!  You're

    Woohoo and Congrats!  You're done!!!!!!

  • Double Whammy
    Double Whammy Member Posts: 2,832 Member
    #18
    CypressCynthia said:

    Yippee!!!!  That is awesome

    Yippee!!!!  That is awesome news!  And I love your attitude and sense of humor Smile.  Now go forth and CELEBRATE!!!!  Congrats!

    Hip, hip, hooray

    And I wish we had a photo of your outfit!  Congratulations.  You did it.

    Suzanne

  • Kristin N
    Kristin N Member Posts: 1,968 Member
    #19
    CypressCynthia said:

    Yippee!!!!  That is awesome

    Yippee!!!!  That is awesome news!  And I love your attitude and sense of humor Smile.  Now go forth and CELEBRATE!!!!  Congrats!

    Your humor and attitude are

    Your humor and attitude are amazing!  Congratulations!  I hope you are celebrating!

    Kristin ♥

  • Alexis F
    Alexis F Member Posts: 3,598
    #20
    Sun Whitey said:

    HOORAY!!!!

    AWESOME JOB MEGAN!!!!

     

    i can envision you in that outfit and wearing it proudly!!!

     

    You have made us all proud and are a true inspiration!!!  

    XOXOXOXOXO

    I'm so happy for you!

    Congrats Megan!

  • Noel
    Noel Member Posts: 3,095 Member
    #21
    CypressCynthia said:

    Yippee!!!!  That is awesome

    Yippee!!!!  That is awesome news!  And I love your attitude and sense of humor Smile.  Now go forth and CELEBRATE!!!!  Congrats!

    Super fantastic!

    I put my dancing shoes on just to celebrate your fantastic news!   I am so happy that you are done with chemo!

    Congrats,

    Noel

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