Finished chemo....

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Well the day came and went. I finished chemo on monday. Its hard to believe it is over. Radio next in november I hope. I hope to be done and dusted by christmas. Feeling pretty tired and zonked at the moment but I know it'll pass. 

I met the plastic surgeon last week to discuss reconstruction and that was a bit of a shocker. Its a pretty big operation. He wants to take my tummy and put in on my chest-the good thing is, it results in a flatter tummy too! I worry I am putting myself through a reconstruction for vanity though and is it the right thing to do? Of course, I should stop thinking so much. As you can see from my rambling, my concentration isn't up to much right now. 

Anyhoo, just wanted to update on where I was and to let others know who are starting out, that it does come to an end.....

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  • FormerMember
    FormerMember

    Hi Val,

    If it makes you feel good then go and do it. But be warned that the Radio will knock you for six after the first week. I had 36 treatments and I still struggle to find energy to do certain things. But the Treatment probably saved my life.

    Take care and be safe Big Hugs Love Sarsfield.xx

  • FormerMember
    FormerMember

    Well done Val,

    It's amazing isn't it how quickly treatment passes!! (thankfully).  I had 23 sessions of RT and can honestly say compared with chemo was a doddle.  I did feel a little tired because of back and forwards to the hospital in London every day. After each RT I  covered my zapped area every night with aqueous cream and have had no problems.  I finished my RT over a month ago now.

    Good luck with the rest of your treatment

    gentle hugs

    Alex xx