I got my last cancer (chemo) injection yesterday afternoon. And with that, I got to ring the bell. All the nurses came over to me and gave me a hug. The infusion room filled up with applause. I did the scan. I had a slight scare and had to have a biopsy. Thankfully, all came back negative. As of right now, I am 100% cancer free. I have to take a maintenance drug for the next five to ten years in hopes (and prayers) no cancer ever comes back. For now, I am in remission but as all cancer survivors will tell you: the next step in their cancer journey is the fear of recurrence. Will my cancer come back? If so, where will it be? What vital organ will be in danger? If my cancer comes back it will be a Stage IV (4) with no chance of a cure. The medical profession will just keep pumping my little body with more and more drugs to simply keep me alive.
I'm not complaining. I'm certainly grateful to God to be where I am today. It was a brutal journey and one that I wanted to quit many, many times. But here I am. Ready to connect back with the world and make the most of the remaining life God has granted me.
And so it begins:
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I am so happy for you! You will be in my prayers that you remain healthy for many years to come!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much. That is very kind of you. I need prayers. We all need prayers. Again, thank you so much.
DeleteLTB, I am very,very happy to see that you are done with your chemo and treatments except for the maintenance pill. I had one of those also for 5 years. Thanks to God for His mercy to you and that He was always with you on your journey. It is not an easy one, I know.
ReplyDeleteHi Chris. Six rounds of chemo. Two blood transfusions. Breast surgery. Fifteen rounds of radiation. Six round of Kadcyla. Six rounds of Phesgo. Five years of Letrozole. I can't believe I did all of that for the last Fourteen months! Wow! You did the five years already? Praise God. Praise God. I know the only reason why I am still here is due to God. Period. Thank you so much for your comment and your continual support. I appreciate it so much!
DeleteI am so happy for you. The oncologist told me yesterday there is almost Zero chance that my uterine cancer will return as any kind of cancer.
ReplyDeleteLinda, congratulations. Your oncologist deserves a hug! We all need to stick together and encourage each other. Thank you also for your kind comment.
DeleteThat is awesome!! Prayers for continued health.
ReplyDeleteThanks Lori. I appreciate the prayers.
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