Round 1

Eleven days ago I was due my last chemo and all was going well till the day before when wham I came down with an infection- the third.I ve spent the last 11 days in hospital being pumped full of anitibiotics, sounds like a disaster but the good news is my oncologist decided first to remove my Hickman line which this time tests proved was infected and secondly not to give me the last dose of my chemo. She felt that on balance it wouldnt benefit me and would probably would result in my radiotherapy being delayed. The removal of my Hickman line was pretty painless , in fact I didnt realise it was out until the nurse told me.The most uncomfortable part was the administering of the local anaesthetic. I may well have another line put in after the radiotherapy as I still have a year of Herceptin to get and my veins are non existant.However Ill cross that bridge when I come to it. Im not sure how I feel at the mo. Delighted that the line is out and especially that my chemo is finished.In fact I could have hugged my oncologist that day and afterwards txt all and sundry my news. It sounds strange but although I know the chemo is by I cant quite believe its all over- at least this part is. And so in a few weeks the next part of my journey begins.5 weeks of radiotherapy. Il also start Tamoxifen.After that Herceptin. Its been a year now since I was first dx. A year in which Ive gained, not lost, 2 new boobs.A year in which Ive made new friends online and off.A year in which Ive had to cope with a rollercoaster of emotions. A year in which Ive realised how important the love and friendship of those in my life means to me, and how much I mean to them. Ive still got a way to go and the boxing gloves arnt off yet. However I feel Ive won round 1. Love and best wishes to you all Jules x