A chapter closes

[PatriceH]

Well, I had my last herceptin treatment today. Mixed emotions right now. I had wanted to "celebrate" but the doc was badly behind schedule so my afternoon got eaten up in the waiting room. I treated myself to an evening movie - Eat Pray Love. I figured I was worth the $ and this would be a good kick off movie to my next chapter, whatever it may be. And, well, an excuse to cry over victory and loss and fit right in with all the other chicks in the theatre!

Sad because I wish that friends or family could have been there to cheer me on, or hug me when I got home.

Now the watch begins. The questions...different fears...wondering what comes next?

Thanks for being here to "listen."

[flynny]

Sending you big hugs! I'm so glad you did something for yourself! I think it is very therapeutic to cry and laugh. Whatever it takes!

Sarah

[ElaineM]

Congratulations !!!!!!! A big hug from me.

[vlcarr]

Congrats to you. I understand where your mind is--just got through myself not long ago. Sending a big cyber hug:)

[Jackie07]

Congratulations!

I heard it's a good movie. It's a good way to get some emotion out of your system.

A couple of years from now, when you watch the same movie from TV reruns, you'll remember the journey you've been through and the victory you've achieved.

[tricia keegan]

Congratualtions on reaching the finish line and a new chapter of good health and long survivorship is wished for you:)

[Pam P]

May your next chapter be full of great health and healing and all positive things!

[Midwest Alice]

Sending Hugs Patrice, Way to go! We will see all the flowers along the path. ~Alice

[Emelie B]

Congratulations!!! This is a huge milestone and one that is meant to be celebrated.
I always remember- When God closes one door, another one opens.
Enjoy the freedom and try not to worry. I really won't change anything!
Best wishes,
Emelie

['lizbeth]

PatriceH,

Great! You are throught the Herceptin. I remember those days of biting my nails worrying about the return of cancer. You worry less and less over time. Then one day you wake up and realize that you forgot all about being a cancer patient/survivor and are busy living a regular life!

Now might be the time to look into a vaccine trial as the enrollment window is 3 to 6 months after the completion of Herceptin.

Wishing you long life and great health!

[Laurel]

What comes next is LIFE. Go forth and live it!