TGIF!!!! Yahoo!!!! Today was the last day of radiation. I cannot say enough good things about NYU Langone Cancer Center. They are the best of the best! The level of professionalism is only the tip of the iceberg; it's the level of personal care, concern, and love that matters the most. I have never in my life been treated with such respect and dignity. I'm so glad the radiation is over, however, I will truly miss the ladies of the radiation department. We had fun everyday and they always put me at ease and made the nerve wracking fun. I forgot I was having treatment, rather it became the most expensive tanning bed ever. I brought a box of fancy chocolates for the gals today to thank them all for their help. Nelly is so funny, she took the box and told the other women she got me almost every day, so they were hers. I told her to play nice and share....all in fun, all in fun. I gave and got big hugs from them all, and I felt like crying. I will miss them, they were such a beautiful support system for me. As horrible as this all has been, I really haven't felt the brutal ugliness of it because of people like my girlfriends in Radiology. I can' t even imagine what it will be like when my herceptin treatment ends in October; Sarah (my oncology nurse) is such a big part of my world right now. I'll try not to cry too much.
I'm not really done, just the really hard stuff is over. I still have many follow ups to do, the herceptin every three weeks til the end of October, then at some point have my port removed, and the all important CatScan to declare me 100% cancer free. Yes the road is still long, but the road has smoothed out and the twists and turns aren't as hairpinned as they once were. I'm heading West into a fabulous sunset to start renewed to Life.
I got the most wonderful gift today only moments after returning home from radiation. A bottle of Veuve Clicquot Ponsardin Champagne. It was as if FedEx was hiding around the corner from my apartment, because I had just taken off my coat, and hung up my purse and was headed for the bathroom when the doorbell rang. My love and thanks to Kelly and Lou! Yes! it is a day to celebrate. The champagne is in the fridge getting a good chill on, and tomorrow night we will feast on Filet Mignon, twice baked potatoes (both from Omaha Steaks, a gift from my brother-in-law) and asparagus. Yes, a day to celebrate huge! So we will toast to Victory tomorrow night, and eat like the rich and famous, we have all earned it. I only wish Sarah could be here to celebrate with us, or perhaps it would be ideal if we were with her in Hawaii.
I am so appreciative of all the goods things that have come into my life, and yes, even the bad. I have found myself on this journey, and I really like who I am. I can't wait to rid myself of the exhaustion so I can tackle all of my dreams.
Today I finished phase II of III in treatment. I am happy with the progress, so are the doctors. I have already won. Victory is mine! Good bye Mr. Lumpy! Good bye Over expressive HER2! Hello Health! Hello Dreams! Hello Life!
Nite!
Light and Love!
Melissa
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