I finished my Chemo!

chriskaput
chriskaput Member Posts: 109
edited March 2014 in Breast Cancer #1
I am so happy that today was my last chemo infusion. Hoooorrayyyy!!!! I have completed 4 x AC and 12x Taxol/Herceptin. I still have to go every 3 wks for Herceptin to complete a year. Has anyone experience any side effects with just the herceptin alone? I have been doing fine with the Taxol/Herceptin combo so far.

Thank you all for your great advice and helpful words of kindness during this difficult time. Wish me luck on my surgery (lumpectomy) that I am due for in about a month. I sure do need the rest : )
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  • Ritzy
    Ritzy Member Posts: 4,381 Member
    #2
    I am happy dancing for you!
    YAHOO! I am so happy for you Chris that you are done with chemo now! You have earned the title of Chemo Grad! This is a huge milestone and a huge accomplishment!

    I don't take herceptin, so, I can't offer any advice to you, but, others that are taking it will.

    Sending you lots of luck for you lumpectomy and praying for a speedy recovery for you!


    Sue :)
  • Jean 0609
    Jean 0609 Member Posts: 2,462
    #3
    Woo Hoo!!!!! No More Chemo!!!!!
    I finished my chemo on August 25, 2010. Had my first Herceptin treatment alone on September 15, 2010. No problems or side effects at all. Piece of cake. The main side effect I had from the chemo was the steroid crash 3 days after my treatment. Didn't have that with the Herceptin alone. Have my second only Herceptin treatment tomorrow. Take care. Hugs, Jean
  • mwallace1325
    mwallace1325 Member Posts: 806
    #4
    Yay!!!!
    Can't help with the herceptin question, but congratulations on finishing chemo, and hopefully the surgery will be a piece of cake.

    marge
  • Boppy_of_6
    Boppy_of_6 Member Posts: 1,138
    #5
    mwallace1325 said:

    Yay!!!!
    Can't help with the herceptin question, but congratulations on finishing chemo, and hopefully the surgery will be a piece of cake.

    marge

    Happy News!!!!
    I did not do the herceptin either but congratulations on finishing chemo!!!! God Bless
    (((Hugs))) Janice
  • Marsha Mulvey
    Marsha Mulvey Member Posts: 597 Member
    #6
    Jean 0609 said:

    Woo Hoo!!!!! No More Chemo!!!!!
    I finished my chemo on August 25, 2010. Had my first Herceptin treatment alone on September 15, 2010. No problems or side effects at all. Piece of cake. The main side effect I had from the chemo was the steroid crash 3 days after my treatment. Didn't have that with the Herceptin alone. Have my second only Herceptin treatment tomorrow. Take care. Hugs, Jean

    chemo first
    The only side effect I can relate directly to Herceptin is having very dry nasal passages. They do get really sore and sometimes cause nose bleeds. Otherwise, I think Herecptin is fairly easily tolerated as my other side effects seem to be attributed to either Taxol, Zometa, or Taxotere.

    Since you had chemo prior to surgery, I assume this was an effort to shrink the tumor(s). Did that work well for you? Best wishes.

    Marsha
  • skipper85
    skipper85 Member Posts: 229
    #7
    Wonderful!

    I'm so happy for you. I'm sure the surgery will be a piece of cake compared to the chemo. Hang in there. You're going to be fine. You are a warrior.

    Skipper
  • carkris
    carkris Member Posts: 4,553 Member
    #8
    skipper85 said:

    Wonderful!

    I'm so happy for you. I'm sure the surgery will be a piece of cake compared to the chemo. Hang in there. You're going to be fine. You are a warrior.

    Skipper

    Congratualtions!!! yay all
    Congratualtions!!! yay all done!!!!
  • cahjah75
    cahjah75 Member Posts: 2,631
    #9
    Chris
    congrats on finishing chemo :-) I did not get Herceptin so can't answer re side effects. Wishing you well on the rest on your journey especially lumpectomy.
    {{hugs}} Char
  • cookie97
    cookie97 Member Posts: 200
    #10
    Congratulations!!!
    Boy that has to be a relief! Can't wait myself I have 2 more; that I'm aware of (those sneaky doc's are always making changes at that last minute with me) Treat your self to something special wether it's an adult cocktail(instead of the medeicine kind), chocolate, good massage whatever it takes celebrate!!!!

    Peace and Love ,
    Edie
  • Angie2U
    Angie2U Member Posts: 2,991
    #11
    cookie97 said:

    Congratulations!!!
    Boy that has to be a relief! Can't wait myself I have 2 more; that I'm aware of (those sneaky doc's are always making changes at that last minute with me) Treat your self to something special wether it's an adult cocktail(instead of the medeicine kind), chocolate, good massage whatever it takes celebrate!!!!

    Peace and Love ,
    Edie

    Congrats!
    Congratulations! I am so happy for you! Love reading good news like this!

    Now, go out and celebrate!


    Hugs, Angie
  • chenheart
    chenheart Member Posts: 5,159 Member
    #12
    HOORAY on reaching this
    HOORAY on reaching this milestone on your way to Life After Cancer~fantastic! Rest up, you definitely deserve it, and get ready for the next stage~~your lumpectomy! I am just positive you will come thru with flying colors!

    Hugs,
    Chen♥
  • chriskaput
    chriskaput Member Posts: 109
    #13
    Marsha Mulvey said:

    chemo first
    The only side effect I can relate directly to Herceptin is having very dry nasal passages. They do get really sore and sometimes cause nose bleeds. Otherwise, I think Herecptin is fairly easily tolerated as my other side effects seem to be attributed to either Taxol, Zometa, or Taxotere.

    Since you had chemo prior to surgery, I assume this was an effort to shrink the tumor(s). Did that work well for you? Best wishes.

    Marsha

    chemo first
    Yes Marsha..the chemo first was to shrink the tumor for breast conservation surgery. So far so good the tumor has shrunk significantly and the lumpectomy seems possible now. I have my MRI on Monday to see how much it has shrunk. WE cannot even feel the tumor anyone as I originally found it!!
  • chriskaput
    chriskaput Member Posts: 109
    #14
    cookie97 said:

    Congratulations!!!
    Boy that has to be a relief! Can't wait myself I have 2 more; that I'm aware of (those sneaky doc's are always making changes at that last minute with me) Treat your self to something special wether it's an adult cocktail(instead of the medeicine kind), chocolate, good massage whatever it takes celebrate!!!!

    Peace and Love ,
    Edie

    thanks!
    OMG I have waiting for the coctail for sooooo long and can you believe I forgot to ask her if I can have one now to celebrate! haha Has anyone asked their onc. if a drink is possible like 2 weeks after chemo finishes..I wanna plan a girls night out to celebrate with my friends. I don;t want to call with just that questions LOL hmm???
  • chriskaput
    chriskaput Member Posts: 109
    #15
    thanks ladies : )
    I really appreciate all your well wishes...stay strong ladies we will kick big "C"'s butt!!

    xoxo
    Chris, NY
  • carriesoup
    carriesoup Member Posts: 144
    #16
    CONGRATULATIONS!!! so happy
    CONGRATULATIONS!!! so happy for you. i am on the same schedule as you, 4 AC (3rd on friday) 12 taxol only. i had my surgeries before chemo. good luck with your surgeries. in my opinion, my 2 lumpectomies were soooooo much easier than chemo! hope it is for you too!

    *hugs*

    carrie :)
  • KathiM
    KathiM Member Posts: 8,028 Member
    #17
    I'm dancing for you!!!
    Every day is a step further away from the beast!!

    YEA!!!

    Hugs, Kathi
  • Bella Luna
    Bella Luna Member Posts: 1,578 Member
    #18
    Hooray for You!
    Congratulations on making it to the finish line! That is wonderful news! You deserve to celebrate, Big Time! Let us know what you did to celebrate.
    BL
  • Gabe N Abby Mom
    Gabe N Abby Mom Member Posts: 2,413
    #19
    chriskaput said:

    thanks!
    OMG I have waiting for the coctail for sooooo long and can you believe I forgot to ask her if I can have one now to celebrate! haha Has anyone asked their onc. if a drink is possible like 2 weeks after chemo finishes..I wanna plan a girls night out to celebrate with my friends. I don;t want to call with just that questions LOL hmm???

    Congratulations!
    Truly time to celebrate!

    My onc said one drink is ok between treatments. And I think waiting a couple of weeks is wise since those cocktails are so hard on the liver. I say enjoy the girls night out with or without a drink!
  • jo jo
    jo jo Member Posts: 1,175 Member
    #20
    WOOOOOOO HOOOOOO your done
    WOOOOOOO HOOOOOO your done with chemo....that is so awesome...go have your celebration and have a good time!
  • fauxma
    fauxma Member Posts: 3,577 Member
    #21
    jo jo said:

    WOOOOOOO HOOOOOO your done
    WOOOOOOO HOOOOOO your done with chemo....that is so awesome...go have your celebration and have a good time!

    Hip Hip Hooray, Hip Hip
    Hip Hip Hooray, Hip Hip Hooray, you finished chemo today.
    Stef

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