I'm a CHEMO GRAD as of today!!!

pitt
pitt Member Posts: 387
edited March 2014 in Breast Cancer #1
That's right! I graduated from my chemo program, with honors. I am assuming I was in the honors program since the entire center came to my cube to sing the "graduation song" for me. I got the whole thing on video because honestly who is going to believe that?! So now I will meet with the radiation department in two weeks (need time to heal) and get that consult over, then the initial line-up, then start radiation at the end of the month. I'm so excited to be moving on.

Oh - one problem. My potassium was at a critical level (high) so they retook my blood and are sending me to a specialist. But I'm through with chemo.

Other chemo chicks and VickiSam, our QUEEN: Hang in there! You will get through your regimen and post your graduation announcement on these boards too. Just stay strong and fight the good fight. You are amazing and you can get through this!

Have a great weekend!

Pitt
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  • MyTurnNow
    MyTurnNow Member Posts: 2,686 Member
    #2
    Congratulations, Pitt!!
    Congratulations, Pitt!! Isn't it just a wonderful feeling? I remember very well the day I graduated...that was only a little over a month ago. I'm so happy for you. You've had some roadblocks along with way but got through them with grace. Way to go!!
  • cindycflynn
    cindycflynn Member Posts: 1,132 Member
    #3
    Doing the Happy Dance!
    I know you've been through so much getting to this point, and wanted to add my congratulations for your accomplishment.

    Take some time to rest up before your next step.
  • chickad52
    chickad52 Member Posts: 497
    #4
    CONGRATS
    Pitt, I'm so Happy for you!! Hugs, Diane
  • cats_toy
    cats_toy Member Posts: 1,462 Member
    #5
    isnt it great?
    what a relief to be able to say you are finished with chemo! We all think it will never end, but you are proof it does. So glad you have finished this huge step!
    Good luck with your upcoming rads!
    Cat
  • fauxma
    fauxma Member Posts: 3,577 Member
    #6
    Pitt
    That is such great
    Pitt
    That is such great news. A magna **** laude chemo grad. Rest and rebuild your strength. And prayers for an easy time with radiation. When you finish rads you will have your masters degree in treatment.
    My congrats to the grad.
    Stef
  • jennytwist
    jennytwist Member Posts: 896
    #7
    fauxma said:

    Pitt
    That is such great
    Pitt
    That is such great news. A magna **** laude chemo grad. Rest and rebuild your strength. And prayers for an easy time with radiation. When you finish rads you will have your masters degree in treatment.
    My congrats to the grad.
    Stef

    YAY!
    ...when you feel up to it - CELEBRATE BIG TIME! Great that's behind you!
    much love,
    Jenny
  • Marlene_K
    Marlene_K Member Posts: 508
    #8
    You certainly EARNED your
    You certainly EARNED your diploma, Pitt! What really terrific news! After battling the beast, getting your pottasium lower will be a breeze... keep away from those bananas! ;) Onto bigger & better. Congratulations, Pitt!

    Love ~ Mar
  • Marcia527
    Marcia527 Member Posts: 2,729
    #9
    Congratulations!!!!! Happy
    Congratulations!!!!! Happy dance!
  • meena1
    meena1 Member Posts: 1,003
    #10
    Marcia527 said:

    Congratulations!!!!! Happy
    Congratulations!!!!! Happy dance!

    Congratulations, i knew you
    Congratulations, i knew you could do it!!! Good luck in Rads
  • blazytracy
    blazytracy Member Posts: 157
    #11
    Way to Go Pitt!
    Congrats, Congrats, Congrats!!!!

    It must feel very good!!! YAY! DANCE! On to rads...and your hair will start to grow back now, right?? Yay! I just buzzed mine today..six chemo left. But I will get there, yes I will, following right behind you Pitt!

    You are awesome! Stay away from potatoes also....TAKE CARE!
    Tracy
  • Taina
    Taina Member Posts: 166
    #12
    Congratulations
    I'm so happy for you.
    Rads will be much easier....
    Nice break between the holidays...
    Best wishes to you and your family.
  • natly15
    natly15 Member Posts: 1,941
    #13
    Chemo Grad-congratulations -
    Chemo Grad-congratulations - so happy you made it thru, now on over and up!!
  • Jadie
    Jadie Member Posts: 723
    #14
    Congrats Pitt
    So happy that you are finished with chemo. Rads will be much, much easier for you.

    Hugs
    Jadie<3
  • GreeneyedGirl
    GreeneyedGirl Member Posts: 1,077
    #15
    Jadie said:

    Congrats Pitt
    So happy that you are finished with chemo. Rads will be much, much easier for you.

    Hugs
    Jadie<3</p>

    Yeah for You!!
    glad that is behind you~ celebrate~
    Melanie
  • MAJW
    MAJW Member Posts: 2,510 Member
    #16
    YEAHHHHHHHHHHHHH
    Isn't it a wonderful feeling? I am so happy for you.......HAPPY GRADUATION! Now on to rads...it will go faster than you think.....between now and then.....be good to yourself....YOU DESERVE IT!

    Peace be with you
  • always
    always Member Posts: 256
    #17
    MAJW said:

    YEAHHHHHHHHHHHHH
    Isn't it a wonderful feeling? I am so happy for you.......HAPPY GRADUATION! Now on to rads...it will go faster than you think.....between now and then.....be good to yourself....YOU DESERVE IT!

    Peace be with you

    Great News
    Glad to hear you graduated. But we all knew it would be with honors. On to the next step! Hope you get to enjoy your short rest.
    becky
  • Calleen
    Calleen Member Posts: 411
    #18
    always said:

    Great News
    Glad to hear you graduated. But we all knew it would be with honors. On to the next step! Hope you get to enjoy your short rest.
    becky

    YAY
    So happy for you!! Sounds like the celebration was fun too... can you post it???
  • carkris
    carkris Member Posts: 4,553 Member
    #19
    Calleen said:

    YAY
    So happy for you!! Sounds like the celebration was fun too... can you post it???

    love it! love! it! love it !
    love it! love! it! love it ! congrats. did they say the sample was ok and perhaps not hemolyzed causing a false High?
  • Mama G
    Mama G Member Posts: 762
    #20
    carkris said:

    love it! love! it! love it !
    love it! love! it! love it ! congrats. did they say the sample was ok and perhaps not hemolyzed causing a false High?

    YIPPEEEEEE
    That's awesome! I love this site. and can't wait til I can announce my graduation in about 9 more weeks. GOD BLESS!
  • Sunrae
    Sunrae Member Posts: 808
    #21
    Mama G said:

    YIPPEEEEEE
    That's awesome! I love this site. and can't wait til I can announce my graduation in about 9 more weeks. GOD BLESS!

    Pitt, thanks for sharing
    Pitt, thanks for sharing this good news. Graduating with honors. So glad that part of your journey is over with. Now enjoy your rest and prepare for the next part of the trip. Very proud of you. Hope you have some good times for a change. You deserve it.

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