Beating Breast Cancer

It's Over - Well, Almost !!

It's over! Had my last dose of poison on Wednesday and I simply can't believe the horrors of chemo are over. Only 15 more herceptin to go, but who can complain, they're given at home and so far so good - no side effects.

Have spent the day doing normal 'Mum' stuff and just enjoyed lovely meal with Gordon (which I thought he deserved) - a few glasses of wine and I have to say feel pretty good. Am struggling against steriod come down but am aware it's last time so much easier to deal with. I'm afraid blogging over Christmas was always going to be a struggle.

Organising Christmas for eight children was fun but tiring and I did dinner for the family. I can honestly say it was the best Christmas ever, fun and laughter ( with me snoozing in corner) is what we will all remember-fantastic. Hogmany is a big thing in Scotland and I can honestly say I have never had a quiet one.......until this new year.

Somehow the opportunity arose about 8pm that we could be on our own and we took it! It was fantastic.....until of course when the bells sounded and I missed the whole thing, kids, neighbours, mess, etc, etc. Would I do it again....god, yes! Well .... maybe not. I can honestly say to anyone out there reading this and about to start their journey, for some of us it's really not too bad. I've managed to keep on with my normal life without too much disruption and I think what I want to say is that life goes on.

I'm aware that may sound very smug since I'm through the worst but it's not meant to. It's not been nearly as bad as I first imagined and I'm no super woman, just a normal woman and mother. I think the best advice, and I hate giving it, is be yourself and ask for help when it's needed. But you know something? I can't wait to get back to being ME again. I've been on hold for eight monthes now.......take cover!!

Marjory xx

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posted by Marjory @ 3:03 PM

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