Last RAD Treatment This Morning and...

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emamei
emamei Member Posts: 146
in Breast Cancer #1
Hello Ladies.

This morning marks my last RAD treatment, #28. I'm both happy and anxious. I'm also not feeling well. I developed a summer head cold over the weekend and feel just awful this morning.

I have my annual mammogram scheduled for September 15th, one day before my 43rd birthday. Last year, on September 17th, one day after my 42nd birthday, I was told I had breast cancer.

This whole journey has been intense, agonizing, traumatizing and life saving. I'm nervous about my upcoming mammogram, but I suppose that is normal.

I feel like the proverbial baby bird being pushed out of the safety of my nest and expected to fly one my own now.

I feel a bit lost, like I have to find my way again now that active treatment and weekly checkups are ending today.

What I do know for certain is my journey is far from over, it's just merging onto a new highway. I plan on staying on this forum, offering what I can to others and learning from those of you whose journey's have been longer than mine.

I'm so grateful to all of you who have helped me thus far. Your love, encouragement, inspiration and personal stories have forever changed my life.

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  • butterflylvr
    butterflylvr Member Posts: 944
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    Congratulation Maria, this
    Congratulation Maria, this is a big day for you. You will get your diploma and begin the next phase of your life. I have enjoyed following your journey and how you so eloquently posted all your raw emotions. It is a scary step to make that leap once again on your own, but just remember you are truly never alone. Many of us have already made that leap and it's time for you to join us once again this time on the "healing journey".

    Congrats buddy,
    Lorrie
  • emamei
    emamei Member Posts: 146
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    butterflylvr said:

    Congratulation Maria, this
    Congratulation Maria, this is a big day for you. You will get your diploma and begin the next phase of your life. I have enjoyed following your journey and how you so eloquently posted all your raw emotions. It is a scary step to make that leap once again on your own, but just remember you are truly never alone. Many of us have already made that leap and it's time for you to join us once again this time on the "healing journey".

    Congrats buddy,
    Lorrie

    Thank you so much!
    Thanks Lorrie.

    I will continue to post here on the forum and continue to post daily on my blog -

    www.personalexploration.blogspot.com
  • grams2jc
    grams2jc Member Posts: 756
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    Congrats on being a rad grad!
    You will find your way. It is a little scary to think about at first but you get used to it. AND once you get those clear mammo results you will really start to feel better!

    Congrats Rad Grad! Glad it's over,

    Jennifer
  • MAJW
    MAJW Member Posts: 2,510 Member
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    grams2jc said:

    Congrats on being a rad grad!
    You will find your way. It is a little scary to think about at first but you get used to it. AND once you get those clear mammo results you will really start to feel better!

    Congrats Rad Grad! Glad it's over,

    Jennifer

    Yeah!
    Pat yourself on the back....Job well done! So happy for you...so, what will you do with this "extra" time? :). I just started rads AGAIN last week..will be thrilled again, when I can say DONE!

    Wishing you well as you regain your energy and finding your new normal....
    And best wishes for continued good health!
    Hugs, Nancy
  • disneyfan2008
    disneyfan2008 Member Posts: 6,583 Member
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    MY last radiation is the
    MY last radiation is the date/ day I really remember! I know it all started Jan 2008 surgery I think April and last day of radiation June 28-08!

    I wish you the best...It's 3 yrs since started my tamoxifen-and now instead of @ 3mths for drs, mammo etc ..moved back to 4mth...so feel like making progress
  • camul
    camul Member Posts: 2,537
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    Congratulations, rad grad.
    Now you can look forward to the rest of your life and hopefully will be able to look back on this journey as just another bump in the road! But one that we learn so much from.

    Best wishes for your future!
    ~Carol
  • mamolady
    mamolady Member Posts: 796 Member
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    Happy Graduation!
    Nice to be done! Enjoy that treatment is over. I know it is scary to think it's over to but at least take the afternoon to really celebrate.
    If you are nervous about the mammo, come see me! I will take good care of you. I haven't made anybody cry in 5 years! I was nervous doing the mammos when I got back to work. I wasn't sure how I would do after being off work for 9 months. But I got my groove back! No tears still....


    Cindy
  • CAchick
    CAchick Member Posts: 277
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    Congratulations!
    Rad Grad, Rad Grad! Congrats!
    So happy for you,
    Sybil
  • cahjah75
    cahjah75 Member Posts: 2,631
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    Congrats
    on your last rad! I'm sorry you're not feeling well. Summer colds can be annoying especially if you're tired from getting rads. I felt a bit out of sorts when I finished rads in Feb 2011. I'm still tired and sleep a lot! I love your new attitude. Stay strong and adapt to your new normal, whatever it may be.
    {{hugs}} Char
  • VickiSam
    VickiSam Member Posts: 9,079 Member
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    cahjah75 said:

    Congrats
    on your last rad! I'm sorry you're not feeling well. Summer colds can be annoying especially if you're tired from getting rads. I felt a bit out of sorts when I finished rads in Feb 2011. I'm still tired and sleep a lot! I love your new attitude. Stay strong and adapt to your new normal, whatever it may be.
    {{hugs}} Char

    Maria .. Congratulations on a job well done ...
    Now raise 'your' glass to a new life, after breast cancer.

    Strength, Courage and Hope.

    Vicki Sam
  • Ritzy
    Ritzy Member Posts: 4,381 Member
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    MAJW said:

    Yeah!
    Pat yourself on the back....Job well done! So happy for you...so, what will you do with this "extra" time? :). I just started rads AGAIN last week..will be thrilled again, when I can say DONE!

    Wishing you well as you regain your energy and finding your new normal....
    And best wishes for continued good health!
    Hugs, Nancy

    Huge congrats to you for
    Huge congrats to you for finishing rads!


    Sue :)
  • DebbyM
    DebbyM Member Posts: 3,289 Member
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    butterflylvr said:

    Congratulation Maria, this
    Congratulation Maria, this is a big day for you. You will get your diploma and begin the next phase of your life. I have enjoyed following your journey and how you so eloquently posted all your raw emotions. It is a scary step to make that leap once again on your own, but just remember you are truly never alone. Many of us have already made that leap and it's time for you to join us once again this time on the "healing journey".

    Congrats buddy,
    Lorrie

    Congrats rad grad!
    Congrats rad grad!
  • DebbyM
    DebbyM Member Posts: 3,289 Member
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    CAchick said:

    Congratulations!
    Rad Grad, Rad Grad! Congrats!
    So happy for you,
    Sybil

    Wow, your a rad grad now! I
    Wow, your a rad grad now! I am so very happy that you have finally finished!


    Now live your life and all of your free time!


    Hugs, Debby

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