My last chemo treatment was today, I even got a certificate of completion. When given the diagnosis of cancer 15 months ago, I knew I would have much to endure. Fortunately, I have had the love and support of family, friends, brilliant doctors, nurses, medical staff, pastor and church family, strangers, and new acquaintances throughout treatment.
I have one more surgery coming up this month. I will breath a sigh of relief once that is complete. There will always be the hope that cancer cells will not multiply in my body ever again. Research will one day find a cure. I am grateful for the patients that have been the pioneers in the treatment of breast cancer and other cancers. I had a pill to take for nausea, women before me had a difficult time with nausea from chemotherapy. Herceptin, which blocks estrogen was developed in the 1990's. The cancer I had was fueled by estrogen. Giving 2or3 drugs at a time instead of one drug have increased survival rates. Research will one day find a cure. I hope we are getting closer to that day.
Martha
I agree with you. Between the research and patient volunteers we have come a long way in treating cancers of all kinds.
ReplyDeleteI hope your surgery goes really good as I know it will. I was told by my Thyroid specialist it is one of the easiest cancers to deal with. I know wit your attitude you will do more than just fine.
I am also glad to hear you got your certificate of completion of your chemotherapy. Hurray!