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Breast Cancer, Breast Cancer Survivor, brigham & Women's Hospital, Chemo Buddy, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, HER2, Herceptin, Herceptin treatment, tamoxifen, Triple Positive Breast Cancer
Yes, that’s right, I am finally DONE!!!! Done, done. My Chemo Buddy joined me yesterday for one last jaunt up to Dana-Farber in Boston and I got my final Herceptin treatment. Thank god!
2 Mamograms – DONE
2 Ultrasounds – DONE
2 Biopsies – DONE
3 Surgeries – DONE
20 Weeks of Chemo – DONE
6 Weeks of Radiation – DONE
9 Months of Herceptin – DONE
I’ll still take the Tamoxifen pill everyday for definitely 5, probably 10 years, but that’s OK. My poor right hand has been poked with a needle and fed with big bags of drugs 28 times in the last 14 months and it’s finally DONE.
It was a bit anti-climatic as my regular IV nurse was off for the holidays, my oncologist went into labor Thursday and I have a bit of a cold, but Polly Planner has made sure we’ll have plenty of chances to properly celebrate in the coming weeks when I am feeling better.
Looking forward to ringing in the New Year, putting 2013 behind us and starting fresh for 2014. I’ll start 2014 stronger and healthier than ever! I need some new resolutions this year though because I am already eating more fruits & vegetables, I did finally lose that 15 lbs…and I kicked cancer’s ass.
My hair is growing in nicely and sure beats being bald!!! I figured I’d post one last picture for those of you who don’t see me on a day-to-day basis…
As you may have noticed, I haven’t been posting much lately. Life has taken over and it’s time to keep moving on. I’d like to thank you for reading, encouraging me and just being there. It’s been quite the experience and I consider myself one of the lucky ones for so many reasons.
And you look great! So glad to hear that it’s over for you. Hugs sent in your direction. ❤
Thanks Holly! Hope you had a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you guys. Saw the picture of Darwin with the kids on Facebook, give him a hug for me. 🙂
Well done!
So glad to hear! You have gone through so much and deserve a wonderful 2014. Love to you and Greg! Xoxo
Debba! Way to go!!! Happy 2014 to you and Greg. xoxoxo