Yes, I'm done. I can't believe this part is over and I am done,done,done,hopefully never to be repeated again. It really has been an ordeal and probably the hardest thing I've ever had to deal with. I've endured chemo a total of 11 times over 6 months and have had 4 different drugs during that time. The average treatments are usually between 4 and 6 times, so I've had double the average. The goal of doing chemo first was to kill the cancer hard and fast and hopefully that is exactly what has happened, we will know when the pathology results come back at surgery.
Meanwhile I have a few weeks to get stronger, relax,and get ready for part 2. I am really looking forward to my time off prior to surgery, time to catch up, get ready for xmas, not work, spend time with friends all between lots more Dr appointments, MRI,echocariogram and repeat mammogram.
Many times during these past 6 months i've managed to put a brave face on, but without fiona and some great friends it really would have been unbearable. Times like this are when you find out who your true friends are.I also work with some amazing people who have been very generous and supportive.
So on this happy note, I am going to enjoy my time off and revel in no more chemo.
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Hi Karen! Congratulations on NO MORE TREATMENTS! Hip hip hooray! :-) This chapter is finally done & over with. And yes, time for some R&R.
We never doubted that you wouldn't get through this. See: along with your strong spirit, Fiona, Dawn Marie, & your family & friends, you did it. And yes, when the going gets tough, that is when you find out who your true friends are.
Take care & please tell Fiona I said hi.
KaT
done! yay!!!! now it is time to relax and have fun before surgery. love you! mwah.
I have been thinking off you since last Thursday (even while in Vegas) and know that is is a milestone. I'm celebrating with you! We all are down here in San Diego -- we look forward to seeing you too. Love ya -- T
Okay, I should have proofread -- I was just so excited! :)
Hi Karen,
So you have abandon ship! Sweet deal! I am sorry I missed the party but CPU keeps me very busy. I am glad I got to see you before you went out the door. My friend it is not goodbye but I will see you later. Spotted a bit of a tear in your eye. YOU ARE MY HERO!
Yes, Chemo is finally over and I have full faith that we have killed all those bastard cells. Each of them saturated with the alcohol of chemotherapy. GOODBYE CA!
Enjoy your rest . Enjoy Christmas shopping. Enjoy the uninterrupted pleasure of conversations with family and friends.
Fiona Keep an eye out on Mom for me. I know she likes to get into a lot of trouble and I won't be close by to rescue her (HA! HA!).
Kat.....172 words and 918characters when you count the spaces. this is not a record for you but you are inching up towards it!
Kat you are right when you said "See: along with your strong spirit, Fiona, Dawn Marie, MEM & your family & friends, you did it". (HA! HA! I added MEM):-)
It not only takes a village to raise a child....it also takes this same village to get through the zingers in life.
Tricia don't worry about the grammatical errors...I make them all the time. no spell check in this format :_)
Karen until I see you next enjoy the time off.
Always watching **MEM.
Hey Hotstuff,
It was so great to catch up with you a couple weeks ago. Let me know if you need help with anything- shopping, gift wrapping, etc, anything to give you more holiday time with your pals! Call me whenever!
Love ya,
Linda.
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