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starwishn2 · 08-15-2013, 10:54 PM

I had my last Herceptin treatment today! I've had a lot of mixed emotions floating around in my head. I am happy to finally be here - it's been a tough year. But now what? I feel at a loss - isn't that weird? This past year I have focused so much on cancer and chemo, side effects and doctor's visits that it feels a little out of sync now not to plan for much. I do have an appointment in 3 weeks with my doctor. Is that the norm? I'm not explaining myself very well. Has anyone else felt this way (a little vulnerable) when their treatment ended??

08-15-2013, 10:54 PM	#1
starwishn2 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Utah Posts: 124	Finished - Now What? I had my last Herceptin treatment today! I've had a lot of mixed emotions floating around in my head. I am happy to finally be here - it's been a tough year. But now what? I feel at a loss - isn't that weird? This past year I have focused so much on cancer and chemo, side effects and doctor's visits that it feels a little out of sync now not to plan for much. I do have an appointment in 3 weeks with my doctor. Is that the norm? I'm not explaining myself very well. Has anyone else felt this way (a little vulnerable) when their treatment ended?? __________________ Diagnosed 16Dec1993 ITP (auto immune disease - low platelets) Splenectomy 11Nov2009 Rituxen May2011 ITP playing nice Diagnosed 3Jul2012 BC 2 cm - Grade 2 - Stage IIB HER2+++ ER+/PR+ bilateral mastectomy 20Jul2012 Metastasized cancer found 1 lymph node expanders placed during surgery TCH chemo "cocktail" started 24Aug2012 every 3 weeks - 6 treatments Herceptin - 18 treatments LAST treatment Taxotere & Carboplatin 7Dec2012 -yay! Continue with Herceptin 26Dec2012 Started Arimidex 01Jan2013 (for 5 years) Surgery to remove expanders/reconstruction 18Jan2013 Infection in left breast from reconstruction/infection in most nails - SO many meds! 22Feb2013 Left implant not playing nice.... might need to remove and try again - blah! 04Apr2013 3Jul2013 - one year since diagnosis - booo cancer! 15Aug2013 LAST chemo infusion!! YIPPPEEE!!! 13Sep2013 2nd reconstructive surgery.. the FOOBs are looking good!