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All Done With Chemo

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RavenClaw779

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Had my last chemo treatment a week ago. Just now starting to feel a bit more like myself. My oncologist tells me the rule of thumb is to double the number of months you went through treatment and that's a rough estimate of when you'll actually feel like you did before treatment. So for me that'll be around January 2012. Lost my hair - though it is coming back already - and my eyelashes- which really sucks as I consistantly feel like I have grit in my eyes. Biggest side effect is the fatigue which varies from day to day but hasn't been so bad that I've been nonfunctional.

Very proud of myself that despite being on heavy duty steroids the day before, day of and day after chemo(including extra given with the chemo), I didn't go crazy eating and only gained 9 pounds through treatment. I was warned before the last go-round in 2000 that I could gain up to 40lbs during the process - which I did plus more! I was given the same warning this time and it scared the crap out of me since I battled to get banded and have struggled to make it work. My oncologist says I can resume adjustments whenever I want, but I think I'm going to give it a month or so to settle out especially as my immune system will be compromised for awhile.

 

Whew - tired already - Nap Time!

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Wow, you've been through it! My hat goes off to you for your attitude, which I know is a huge part of any health related battle!

HOORAY for being done with chemo! Here's hoping that you'll be feeling like your normal self in no time, and that getting back into your lap band regime will go off without a hitch!

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Hi there! Hope you are feeling better. Glad to hear you are done with your chemo treatments. Smooth sailing ahead - how bout it? Take care and here's to "more weight loss". :)

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My prayers are with you always. I can't even imagine what you have gone through. It appears that you have a very positive attitude about it all. God will give you the strenght to endure it all. I pray things continue to go well for you and your health continues to get better with every day to come. Your are an inspiration to me! May God continue to bless and keep you in good spirit, mind, body, and soul!:D

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You all are too sweet - but I appreciate all the support. Breast Cancer is one of those things that most women fear - and rightly so. It really doesn't seem to be preventable as it strikes all ages, races, thin, not so thin...we've got girls(and I do mean GIRLS) at my local cancer center in their late teens and 20's dealing with this beast. There is a positive - it's a disease that's getting alot of research and attention and doctors are less likely these days to make light of a younger women with suspicious breast issue or family history. Despite the fear of this disease more women actually die of heart disease than breast cancer. That said - Eat Healthy, Exercise and Do Your BSE!!

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