Last Chemo Today!

JADot
JADot Member Posts: 709 Member
edited March 2014 in Colorectal Cancer #1
Hi All:

Today is the first day to the rest of my life. This afternoon I will have my last chemo!!!

A big celebration has been planned. A few of my cycling friends and I will be on an end-of-chemo ride this Sunday to celebrate life and living.

I rewarded myself with a new bike - a carbon fiber Trek Madone in red, white and blue, the USPS team color. In fact it's the same bike that Lance and team rode in the Tour in 2004 and 2005. I am so thrilled!

I was in tears watching Floyd Landis powering his way up the Alps today, on a injured hip. I think he embodies the spirit of all of us who have faced unforseen adversity and still plow forward.

I'll post some pictures of my post-chemo ride next week!

Cheers,
Ying

Comments

  • tkd3g
    tkd3g Member Posts: 767
    Highly Excellent, Ying!!! Congratulations.

    Enjoy, let the wind rush thru your hair( under that helmet) and Livestrong!!!

    My best to you.

    Barb
  • Moesimo
    Moesimo Member Posts: 1,072 Member
    WOOOHOOO!!!!

    Go out and celebrate.

    Maureen
  • fedester
    fedester Member Posts: 753 Member
    ying,
    great news.
    and celebrate you will.
    bike sounds awesome. can you take a pic for us.
    be well
    all the best
    never,never give up
    bruce
  • DK2006
    DK2006 Member Posts: 126
    Hi Ying!
    I am so thrilled for you!! Let the healing begin!
    I'm especially envious of your new bike purchase! I wish you many happy hours of riding.
    (I as six weeks post chemo and I feel so strong.) Keep us posted with your progress.
    I also was excited to see Floyd Landis power his way up the mountains.
    Congratulations!!!
    Donna
  • jsabol
    jsabol Member Posts: 1,145 Member
    Great news, Ying, and we will have to continue the celebration when you come to Boston! I finished chemo 2 years ago on July 9; we celebrated by going away for the weekend to a great outdoor acoustic music festival. I was sooooo emotional at times; so much to be thankful for! Keep feeling stronger and enjoy each day of the rest of your life!
    Looking forward to meeting you! Judy
  • KathiM
    KathiM Member Posts: 8,028 Member
    YEA YEA YEA YEA YEA YEA YEA YEA YEA YEA YEA YEA YEA!!!!!!!

    BIGGGGGGGGG NAKED happy dance!!!!!!

    I am soooooo happy for you!!!!!!!

    Hugs, Kathi
  • kangatoo
    kangatoo Member Posts: 2,105 Member
    KathiM said:

    YEA YEA YEA YEA YEA YEA YEA YEA YEA YEA YEA YEA YEA!!!!!!!

    BIGGGGGGGGG NAKED happy dance!!!!!!

    I am soooooo happy for you!!!!!!!

    Hugs, Kathi

    Hi Ying. Great to hear that you are leaving the poison behind.Hey.....I wonder if they accept ladies in the Tour?Maybe you could set a precedence?
    Good on yah gal and enjoy your bike!
    huggs, Ross n Jen
    ps....GO Robbie and Cadell!
  • JADot
    JADot Member Posts: 709 Member
    Hi ya'll!

    Thanks so much for all of your encouragements and cheers!!!

    I posted a picture of my bike on my web page, in the "Expressions Gallery" area. I'll add some ride pictures after Sunday!

    Weather forecast says it'll be hotter than hell on the road on Sunday! It's gonna be a hot one :)

    Cheers,
    Ying
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