Evening ladies,
Hope you are all doing well, today marks one year since the end of chemo for me and just over 18 months since I was diagnosed. I must admit at the start of this I didn’t think I would make it that far let alone to now (possibly over reacted a bit) but I am and still stable and last month after my second 3 month scan was moved to 6 month scans. I am feeling well mental health took a bit of a battering but had counselling and medication from the doctor so that’s getting better. Sounds silly but we are having a little party to celebrate on Saturday as for me this is a big milestone, wouldn’t have done it without stacie, my family and friends and of course all you lovely ladies on here including barb and robin27. X
Hi Rach_E
Wow- a year since the end of chemo. I remember you on here when I first joined- my chemo finished in August so am a few months behind you. Glad you are doing ok. I think a party to celebrate is a great idea. It's a big milestone- well done
Jane
Hi Rach_E
I'm pleased to hear you're doing well Rach. Counselling helped me as well. Your party sounds a good idea, hope you have a great time. I don't think it sounds silly at all. Today is one year since I was told I was stage 4. We are going out for a meal tonight to celebrate that I am still here. It's good to make memories because remembering our lovely friends, it can all change very quick. Hope you remain stable Rach xxx
A x
Hi Rach
What a fantastic reason for having a celebration and great news that your counselling and medication has helped. How is your hair now Rach? Mine is long, wild and curly!!! Enjoy life to the full-big hug from me
Keep on going sistermoon and enjoy your meal and celebration-you deserve it.
Rach_E you and Stacie both deserve a celebration and i hope the weather will be kind too on Saturday to make it just that little bit more special. It’s so important to celebrate these milestones and i am really happy to say happy end of chemo anniversary! Yes its true our mental health can take a real battering when we are diagnosed i know you said about you maybe over reacted but i don’t believe that. It’s a big blow for any of us to be diagnosed with cancer and we all naturally think i am i going to make it, whats next etc etc. i know i was definitely feeling very wobbly at diagnosis that and pure blind anger that i had my concerns dismissed constantly and even made to feel i was wanting too much attention from the Doctors and that i wasnt that ill. Well firstly i am usually having to be dragged in screaming to see any doctor i always feel i am ok so i knew something was very wrong, the trick is to find out as soon as possible and get treated. You’re totally right the lovely ladies here are just so fantastic and you know i often read posts and think you know i really couldn’t put it any better. I have lost a number of fabulous ladies here over the years but their inspiration and passion never goes away.
Congratulations one again, big bear hugs
to you both.
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