How to celebrate my LAST chemo!!!

Mama G
Mama G Member Posts: 762
edited March 2014 in Breast Cancer #1
Yep, it's finally here! Wed at 2:30pm! I had posted on another thread asking for ideas, but for the life of me I can't remember which thread it was... (chemo brain?)
Anyhoo, Does anyone have any ideas how to celebrate with the nurses and docs who have been so kind and positive with me throughout this ordeal?

flowers? Cookies? ect...

Thanks,
Lorraine
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  • Sher43009
    Sher43009 Member Posts: 602 Member
    #2
    First of all YEH!!! on being
    First of all YEH!!! on being done with chemo! Congrats!

    Now to celebrate how about a fruit basket? I know at my center everyone brings in sweets but no one brings in healthy snacks. Just a thought.
  • Marlene_K
    Marlene_K Member Posts: 508
    #3
    I'm right behind you, Lorraine!
    My last of 6 will be on Thursday... woo hoo! I was thinking of baking brownies, but after seeing Sher's response, maybe a fruit basket would be nicer. Hmmm... I will be watching this post to see what kind of replies you get.

    Congrats, Lorraine! It truly is a great feeling to be done with getting that poison put into our bodies!

    Hugs ~ Mar
  • tgf
    tgf Member Posts: 950 Member
    #4
    Marlene_K said:

    I'm right behind you, Lorraine!
    My last of 6 will be on Thursday... woo hoo! I was thinking of baking brownies, but after seeing Sher's response, maybe a fruit basket would be nicer. Hmmm... I will be watching this post to see what kind of replies you get.

    Congrats, Lorraine! It truly is a great feeling to be done with getting that poison put into our bodies!

    Hugs ~ Mar

    me too
    I'll be watching this post too. I only have 2 more herceptin infusions ... and wanted to do something special for all of the folks who have been there for me these past months. I see lots of angels around the room (obviously gifts from patients)and plants ... and I've seen people bring in cookies ... but I've been wondering if there wasn't something else I could do.

    Can't wait to hear the suggestions.

    hugs.
    teena
  • fauxma
    fauxma Member Posts: 3,577 Member
    #5
    tgf said:

    me too
    I'll be watching this post too. I only have 2 more herceptin infusions ... and wanted to do something special for all of the folks who have been there for me these past months. I see lots of angels around the room (obviously gifts from patients)and plants ... and I've seen people bring in cookies ... but I've been wondering if there wasn't something else I could do.

    Can't wait to hear the suggestions.

    hugs.
    teena

    I think that fruit instead
    I think that fruit instead of treats is a good idea but it would be even nicer and easier for them to consume if you did a fruit tray with grapes, orange slices, melons, berries, bananas etc. with some toothpicks in a cup so they can grab and go. You can even add apples slices. I keep those sliced in a plastic bag until the last minute to keep them from turning brown. I personally took in cookies each week and fancier baked goods on my last day. The last time I did radiation it was completed just before Easter so I did an Easter basket with typical easter treats. I also did one for my oncology office. February is valentine month so maybe something with a valentine theme. Heart shaped cake with a cute conversation heart type message on top like "U R Rad" or "You're the Best" "U R Great" "U Make Me Glow". You get the idea. My sister did a big jar, put pink ribbon stickers on it and filled it with jelly bellys (the factory is in our town) in all pink flavors (bubblegum, cotton candy, and others) but other candy could be used. As far as sweets vs. healthy stuff, I went with treats. All the techs and my doctor were slim people so I think they were weight saavy. They were always walking and moving so I felt okay with giving them not so healthy stuff. Just some ideas.
    Stef
  • Gloria09
    Gloria09 Member Posts: 190
    #6
    Congratulations!
    How about a little sweet with the fruit. Chocolate covered strawberries, pink almond bark covered pretzels. Do you bake? My sister makes these cute little cake pops ... you could probably make them in the shape of hearts. Check out this link: bakerella.com
  • KathiM
    KathiM Member Posts: 8,028 Member
    #7
    I ordered a big cookie...
    It said: "Thanks for the help!"

    Also, for my surgeon(s), I bought Godiva chocolates...lol...guess I always think it's about food...

    Hugs, Kathi
  • carkris
    carkris Member Posts: 4,553 Member
    #8
    KathiM said:

    I ordered a big cookie...
    It said: "Thanks for the help!"

    Also, for my surgeon(s), I bought Godiva chocolates...lol...guess I always think it's about food...

    Hugs, Kathi

    congrats
    congratulations Lorraine so excited for you!!!!!! I brought in a large cake from a very nice bakery. said" thank you you are the best." I wanted to have a large one to include the CA's, and volunteers and docs. they said it tastd great. I did not want a piece I have an aversion to sweets.
  • pattimc
    pattimc Member Posts: 431
    #9
    carkris said:

    congrats
    congratulations Lorraine so excited for you!!!!!! I brought in a large cake from a very nice bakery. said" thank you you are the best." I wanted to have a large one to include the CA's, and volunteers and docs. they said it tastd great. I did not want a piece I have an aversion to sweets.

    Good for you!
    I didn't do anything for my chemo team...I guess I didn't think of it, now I feel bad! But I did purchase small Christmas gifts for my rad team (Bath and Body soaps with a ornament around it.) They actually game me a cake!
  • Booberta
    Booberta Member Posts: 61
    #10
    pattimc said:

    Good for you!
    I didn't do anything for my chemo team...I guess I didn't think of it, now I feel bad! But I did purchase small Christmas gifts for my rad team (Bath and Body soaps with a ornament around it.) They actually game me a cake!

    Yippeee!!
    I'm so glad to hear that you almost done with your chemo!! I'm glad you brough this topic up. I'm doing rads and you reminded me that I want to do something special for the staff at the end of my treatment.

    I've loved all of the suggestions!! I'm not sure where you are but if you're interested in something more "healthy" you might consider "Edible Arrangements" These are beautiful fruit "bouquets" (sp? bo-kays). I must warn you though, they are pricey.
  • Mama G
    Mama G Member Posts: 762
    #11
    Booberta said:

    Yippeee!!
    I'm so glad to hear that you almost done with your chemo!! I'm glad you brough this topic up. I'm doing rads and you reminded me that I want to do something special for the staff at the end of my treatment.

    I've loved all of the suggestions!! I'm not sure where you are but if you're interested in something more "healthy" you might consider "Edible Arrangements" These are beautiful fruit "bouquets" (sp? bo-kays). I must warn you though, they are pricey.

    Thanks everyone!
    I'll let you know how it goes. I had my class make some decorations (the chemo room is sooo depressing) and I'm thinking about a little of all the above. WE'll see how motivated I become. hahaha God bless all of you! I feel like I'm celebrating with you too!
  • aztec45
    aztec45 Member Posts: 757
    #12
    That is Awesome
    That is awesome. Congrats!!!

    Hmmm, what to do?

    When I am finished, I want to do something I have always wanted to do like go a short cruise, swim with the dolphins at Dolphin Cove, etc. If I do not have the funds available for that, then I think I will buy myself a little gift like jewelry or a massage or go some place fancy for dinner.

    Whatever you decide, enjoy yourself. You deserve it.

    P
  • MyTurnNow
    MyTurnNow Member Posts: 2,686 Member
    #13
    Lorraine, congratulations on
    Lorraine, congratulations on your graduation today!! Just a couple more hours and you'll become a chemo grad!! Good luck and wishing for easy to no side effects!!
  • Marlene_K
    Marlene_K Member Posts: 508
    #14
    So what did you do???
    I go tomorrow morning and I still haven't decided what I'm doing! Yea, nothing like procrastinating, but lately, it's all I do because resting always seems like the better idea :) I think I've decided on baking brownies. I have my treatments done in the hospital and, although they are all nice ladies, I don't feel I got any kind of real special treatment... ya know? So, I'll read what you did, but I will most likely stick to brownies (or they will stick to me, which seems to be a problem lately, lol).

    AND CONGRATULATIONS!!! You are done with the poison!! woo hoo! Too bad we can't truly celebrate this weekend because we're gonna feel like ****!

    Hugs ~ Mar
  • Mama G
    Mama G Member Posts: 762
    #15
    Marlene_K said:

    So what did you do???
    I go tomorrow morning and I still haven't decided what I'm doing! Yea, nothing like procrastinating, but lately, it's all I do because resting always seems like the better idea :) I think I've decided on baking brownies. I have my treatments done in the hospital and, although they are all nice ladies, I don't feel I got any kind of real special treatment... ya know? So, I'll read what you did, but I will most likely stick to brownies (or they will stick to me, which seems to be a problem lately, lol).

    AND CONGRATULATIONS!!! You are done with the poison!! woo hoo! Too bad we can't truly celebrate this weekend because we're gonna feel like ****!

    Hugs ~ Mar

    I got a carrot cake and had them put "GIT ER DONE! "on it
    and they really liked it, BUT the best thing I did was have the kids in my class design Valentine hearts with inspirational phrases in each one. THEY LOVED IT and taped them all over the office! I'll try to get a picture when I go in next week. I had no idea they would react they way they did! My class is going to be stoked when I tell them.
  • cats_toy
    cats_toy Member Posts: 1,462 Member
    #16
    congrats!
    End of treatment for both of you! Woo Hoo!
    I didn't give food to the staff, I gave them all of my anti-nausea meds and medical supplies that I wouldn't need anymore for the picc line. They have a lot of patients who can't afford supplies and I thought they would help some that way.
    Anything you do for them would be nice.
    Cat
  • fauxma
    fauxma Member Posts: 3,577 Member
    #17
    Mama G said:

    I got a carrot cake and had them put "GIT ER DONE! "on it
    and they really liked it, BUT the best thing I did was have the kids in my class design Valentine hearts with inspirational phrases in each one. THEY LOVED IT and taped them all over the office! I'll try to get a picture when I go in next week. I had no idea they would react they way they did! My class is going to be stoked when I tell them.

    MaMa G,
    I think the
    MaMa G,
    I think the valentine's were such a lovely idea. I love art from children and the phrases are sure to be uplifting to other patients. What a great idea. And carrot cake is a great idea also. Glad you are done with your treatment also.
    Stef
  • DianeBC
    DianeBC Member Posts: 3,881 Member
    #18
    cats_toy said:

    congrats!
    End of treatment for both of you! Woo Hoo!
    I didn't give food to the staff, I gave them all of my anti-nausea meds and medical supplies that I wouldn't need anymore for the picc line. They have a lot of patients who can't afford supplies and I thought they would help some that way.
    Anything you do for them would be nice.
    Cat

    Are you done now Mama G? If
    Are you done now Mama G? If so, Congrats! I bet it feels great to be finished!

    Hugs, Diane
  • Sher43009
    Sher43009 Member Posts: 602 Member
    #19
    DianeBC said:

    Are you done now Mama G? If
    Are you done now Mama G? If so, Congrats! I bet it feels great to be finished!

    Hugs, Diane

    Congrats MamaG! I bet you
    Congrats MamaG! I bet you feel wonderful knowing you wont have to go through this again!
    Your Valentine messages was the best idea. As they say "out of mouths of babes".
  • Mama G
    Mama G Member Posts: 762
    #20
    Sher43009 said:

    Congrats MamaG! I bet you
    Congrats MamaG! I bet you feel wonderful knowing you wont have to go through this again!
    Your Valentine messages was the best idea. As they say "out of mouths of babes".

    Done with Chemo, not on to the rads....
    I figure the worst is over, agreed? I'll find out in a few weeks...

    I plan on bringing my leftover meds in, too. That's a great idea! I guess I'll keep a few around, just in case I get sick from the rads, but I'm not expecting it.

    Thanks for all the great messages. God bless!
  • MyTurnNow
    MyTurnNow Member Posts: 2,686 Member
    #21
    i LOVE you new picture!!!!
    i LOVE you new picture!!!! So appropriate for the end of chemo! Congratulations and best of luck as you move on to rads. It's easier than chemo in that you don't have all those nasty side effects but it's a pain in that you have to go every day for weeks. The positive is that it's killing the stray cancer cells. Good luck!

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