I’m so excited, I just can’t hide it, I’m about to lose control and I think I like it…yes it is true…I can’t hardly contain myself…I’m here at my LAST CHEMO treatment!!! I made it, it is here…this part of the journey is almost over. I wasn’t sure I would get chemo today since my white count was low last week, it was questionable whether it would be high enough today. Whatever they look at had to be at least 1.2 in order for me to get chemo…today it was 1.27. I barely made it but I did. The doctor said if I was getting more treatments, he might have held it up a few days but since this was it, I could receive my treatment.

My hubby and I are planning a end of chemo celebratory trip to Jamaica (ah yes, sunny and warm) and we fly out on Sunday. We have never been there but have heard it is beautiful. Since my counts will drop again after today’s treatment, the doctor did give me a precautionary antibiotic. I see the doctor again in 4 weeks and will then be put on some sort of anti-prevention drug, such as Tamoxifen, that I will take everyday for as long as 5 years. I am also going to have a bone density scan done before my next appointment…chemo really knocks your bone marrow out and I am at higher risk for osteoporsis (not sure I spelled that right).

My future will still be busy with follow ups, and possibly reconstruction, so my journey with breast cancer is still not over. However, I have made it through the a major hurdle, a little worse for wear, but nevertheless I have made it. I will be anxious to see the changes in my body…will my hair grow faster now, will I be able to sleep better, less hot flashes?? Still so much is unknown.

As I said earlier, my hubby and I are jetting off to Jamaica on Sunday. I can’t wait to relax on the beach and soak up the tropical atmosphere. I’m sure we will have a couple of Rum punches and lots of rest and relaxation.

I probably won’t write as often here but do check back as I will keep blogging to keep you up to date. I have said it before, but it is worth repeating, I and my family could not have done as well through this as we have if it wasn’t for all of you. The cards, emails, phone calls, comments and knowing that people actually read this site, have kept us sane. Whenever I got down, a angel gave me a sign that I and my family were not alone.

You have all been GREAT!!

Love, Lori