Tuesday, 5 November 2013

Melbourne Cup, the race that stops the nation and the Finish line !

I made a mistake 3 weeks ago - so yeah , no-one told me - till I saw the Oncologist. I had to have ONE extra week #18 to make it 52 weeks -  One year of #Herceptin (17 IV drug infusions x 3 wks = 51wks)
 

I had my last treatment this afternoon and I only realised this morning it was on Melbourne CUP day . Not that I placed a bet, I have no idea even who won but how apt crossing the finish line today.

Woohoo - I think I should have had intravenous champagne in my drip. Though I rarely drink these days, having made a choice to limit alcohol consumption to reduce my risk of recurrence. I did have sparkling wine on Sunday at the High Tea party at the Hilton.

Relieved as I am to finish Intravenous treatment {I'll still be chomping daily tablets 9-10yrs}, completing treatment though exciting, is stressful. It's so hard not to worry about recurrence ...what measure of protection do I need. 

Until I have my port-a cath removed - who knows when - I will return once a month to Cancer Centre to have it flushed. 

I have to come to terms with the fact that I need time to recover and adjust to life after treatment. My anxiety levels are high. I can't see in the near future that I'll return to work outside the home. I have other surgery coming up for unrelated things and maybe related (Port a cath removal)

Anyway, I wondered why the hospital was quiet today , even though all six chemo chairs were filled when I arrived at 1pm. Then after I left at 2.30pm ...the main street was quiet and there were so many empty parking spots. D'oh it was race time.

My next race is Sussan Women’s Fun Run , I'm traveling specially to Melbourne.


I have a lot of self doubt creeping in , can I do it ? ? ?
I want to raise much needed funds for the Breast Cancer Network Australia (BCNA). Every day, 38 women will be told they have breast cancer and 8 women will be lost to the disease. Your money will go towards providing newly diagnosed women with quality information and support.
It's my first half Marathon , hopefully I'll see OpMove team at the finish line , I won't be as fast as them !



I'm going PINK for a Purpose in Sussan Women’s Fun Run - I'm running my first HALF MARATHON   , raising funds for Breast Cancer Network Australia, if you would like to sponsor me - every $  or [$21.10] counts ;) - sponsor me here
 

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Congratulations on this milestone of your last IV treatment, what a challenging journey you are on. I hope your half-marathon goes smoothly xx
1 reply · active 592 weeks ago
Thank you Emma. I am determined even if I walk to the finish line.
I hope its all going ok for you, stay positive, you can do it!!
Everything seems to stop from 12pm onwards doesnt it in Australia, guess thats why its called the race that stops the nation :)
1 reply · active 592 weeks ago
Thanks Jarrah Jungle. I have good and bad mental health days.
stay strong and keep going :) and I am sure you will do just fine in the 1/2 marathon xx

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