DONE, FINISHED

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.