I did it. I finished chemo. I was able to get in and complete my
mission. It feels so good to have that
over with. I love to check things off of
my cancer to do list. Here is what I
have so far
ü
Boobs
removed
ü
Boobs
“filled”
ü
Shave
head and lose all my hair
ü
Grow
some hair back
ü
Schedule
and attend office visits with a breast surgeon, plastic surgeon, oncologist,
radiation oncologist, radiologist, researchers, genetic counselor, lymphedema
specialist, occupational therapist, cardiologist, social worker, breast
navigator, pathologist, nuclear medicine physician, anesthesiologist, and pharmacist.
ü
Begin menopause
ü
FINISH
CHEMO!!!
ü
Do the
“all done with chemo” happy dance and celebrate
Wow, that looks
really good on my check list. Here are
the remaining items that still need to be checked off
o
Surgery
to get new boobs/implants - May
o
Begin radiation
- May
o
Get tattoos
(probably 5-6 for radiation) - May
o
Surgery
to remove my port – Summer 2012
o
Surgery
to remove my ovaries – Summer 2013
o
Get nipples,
maybe
o
Enjoy Thursdays
and Saturdays again without chemo and feeling sick
o
Possible
reversal of menopause
o
Begin menopause
for a second time
o
Begin hormonal
therapy – June 2012 to June 2022
o
Grow more
hair
Okay I’m going to
be honest, that list is a little bit more overwhelming than I was
expecting. But whatever, chemo is
done. I was able to celebrate with
family and friends and it felt so good. The
big check off was a bit vulnerable for a time. My white blood count was so low that they were
initially unsure if I would be able to get the last two treatments on time, I
had an infection (bladder) and low grade fever, a broken car, and weather that threatened
to mess up my checklist. But did I let
all those things get me down? Actually,
yes I did. I was pretty upset. Oh well, I can only be so optimistic. Now on to the remaining checklist.
Looking
on the Bright Side…I’m done with chemo!!!!!
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