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cadams · 06-06-2006, 09:55 AM

Hi Rhonda,

I was in the two year arm of the HERA trial and had my final treatment on April 6th. The most exciting part of finishing was having my port removed on April 11th. I am now shamelessly wearing low cut tank tops, scars & all! In terms of diminishing side effects, the biggest difference has been that I am SLEEPING. Insomnia was a real problem for me, especially in the second year. I still don't have 100% energy but I do think it is slowly improving. My constantly dripping nose has also decreased substantially and I will say with cautious optimism that my fingernails are improving.

Congratulations to all on your final treatments! It is quite a change not having to go to the 'chemo joint' every 3 weeks.

Christine Adams (Vancouver, B.C.)

06-06-2006, 09:55 AM	#7
cadams Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Vancouver, BC Posts: 1	Hi Rhonda, I was in the two year arm of the HERA trial and had my final treatment on April 6th. The most exciting part of finishing was having my port removed on April 11th. I am now shamelessly wearing low cut tank tops, scars & all! In terms of diminishing side effects, the biggest difference has been that I am SLEEPING. Insomnia was a real problem for me, especially in the second year. I still don't have 100% energy but I do think it is slowly improving. My constantly dripping nose has also decreased substantially and I will say with cautious optimism that my fingernails are improving. Congratulations to all on your final treatments! It is quite a change not having to go to the 'chemo joint' every 3 weeks. Christine Adams (Vancouver, B.C.)