Today, Wednesday December 22nd 2010 - today is my last Chemo treatment - Its been a long 16 weeks - but I feel that its been a life changing experience. As I went to my treatments I realized that cancer doesn't discriminate - people from all walks of life go thru it, all ages, men and women - I was really surprised at how many people were there on the days I was. I met alot of nice people, some of whom I plan to stay in contact with - and the nurses there who administered the chemo - are the best! They are so friendly - and personable and it made my visits to be comfortable - they walk you thru what they are doing. There were days I was there for hours, the last few treatments I slept, made the time go by faster - this last treatment i didnt sleep - my friend Patty came to visit me - bought me lunch - yummm chicken salad with walnuts and craisins....yum who'da thought that would be good. it was!
Well, the last day of chemo for me was my Christmas present - soon maybe i will grow my hair back - and then decide what way to wear my hair - since i have four different wigs, i have some ideas.
At the end of my treatment - the nurses all gather around and blow bubbles its like a celebration - I've been wanting them to blow me bubbles since my second treatment - they said I had to wait. and i did....its a good feeling when you've completed this - like i said the people are great -
Although now I have to go back for genetics testing to see if I carry the gene - if i do .....I may want to consider having a prophylactic mastectomy on the other side - which can reduce my chances of getting breast cancer again. Wish I had just had a double when i started, but i didnt know - everything happened so fast after my official diagnosis on august 2nd, to my surgery on aug 16th -to chemo.....now the test will be performed on December 29th - at 3pm - it takes 2+3 weeks for the results - if it comes back postive for the brca1 and brca2 means i've inherited the gene - has an increased risk of developing certain cancers ovarian or breast on other side.
i will write more when i have my genetics test done - for now - Chemo is done - the holidays are here and time to enjoy my family and friends! Merry Christmas!