Cycle 7

[schoolteacher]

Yes, this journey certainly tests you and you discover how strong you are?

[JudyB]

So close now MO, less than a month!! You will be getting fitter and more 'normal' as the days get longer. You will be experiencing your own special Spring along with the weather

Hang in there, youo have done so well.

[Mighty Oak]

Hi ladies, day 7 of cycle 7 and the aches and pains in the muscles and joints have eased. No need for meds today, so pretty pleased. I do have the dreaded birdcage mouth which I will have to endure for a while yet, urgh! Tummy is a little dodgy but not as bad as last cycle which is good. I'm getting a little (very) impatient now chemo is nearly over. The finish line is in sight and I can't wait to do my little happy dance and swig champagne from the bottle. Hahahaha. In the upcoming months after surgery and radiation Im looking forward to reclaiming my life. Apart from my regular check ups I don't want to give bc too much of my time and energy. I will not live with the spectre of recurrence always dogging me or bc being a constant topic of conversation. What has breast cancer taught me? A big fat nothing! I will not give cancer credit for anything! What I have learned is how strong I am. A strength I didn't know I possessed. That came from within not from cancer!!!
Hugs to all,
Mo xxxx

[Mighty Oak]

A big thank you to all of you wonderful ladies. You have been such a support to me and so encouraging. I am hoping to tap into your collective experiences again during the next stages of my treatment.
Hugs to my cyber pals,
Mo xxx

[schoolteacher]

Yeah to one left. I was so excited when the last one was finished that I almost danced out the door. I had surgery prior to chemo.
The chemo will have blasted the tumour so a short wait won't be a problem. You need to gather your strength again.
You have done so well

[ruth1]

Finish line definitely well and truly close Mo. You can close this chapter and give yourself a big mental medal for getting through it all. I was like Judy - the last was the hardest which surprised me - just couldn't get myself through the door. I don't think you should worry about the period between chemo and surgery - the chemicals will stay in your system for a while. I had to wait 6 weeks from Dx to surgery and I hadn't even started treatment so the lump felt like it was growing and invading everyday in my mind. It didn't and even my nodes were clear. I had that feeling of just wanting it all taken away.

[JudyB]

You are doing so well MO and yes only one more to go. I found the last two the most difficult, in fact the last one but in reality it was no more painful or nauseating, it was just I was so impatient to start feeling better as I knew that once that started it would just get better and better. Personally I think chemo was the worst of all the treatment and I had a bad run with radiotherapy so that is saying something.

[The new girl]

the end of the chemo journey is almost over,you have the right attitude well done,hope you plan something special for the end of chemo ....Rosa

[Eirelass]

I think you are amazing Mighty Oak and an inspiration to many. You go girl!

[Janette]

Hi MO,
Your post says it all. You've achieved so much already and surgery will be soon enough. I think taking it as it comes is all you can do and I think your attitude is marvelous.

[Mighty Oak]

Hi ladies, second last chemo done and dusted today. Can't believe I'm so close to finishing now. In January when I was given information on my treatment it just seemed such a long way to the finish line. I know I still have a long way to go but I think (hope) chemo is the hardest part to deal with. I'm a little frightened of the time off between finishing chemo on June 15 and having my surgery on July 22. I just hope the rotten parasite stays dormant during that time. I guess that's the fear we all have once all active treatment finishes. Learning to live our days without being consumed by breast cancer. Learning to be present in our own lives and not sweating the small stuff. I've learned how strong I can be, as surprisingly, I haven't had teary moments. I dont have family except for my husband, son and married daughter. I thought my journey may be difficult without an extended family but to be honest I think it has been easier as I don't need to fill anyone else's expectations or see the sadness in their eyes. I do not feel sorry for myself and I don't want anyone else to either.
Well girls that's my post for today......seems upbeat I think. Wait for my weekend posts from bed with the aches and pains. Not so upbeat I'm thinking. Lol! Never a dull moment is there?!
Hope everyone else is travelling well. Hugs to all, Mo xxxx