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Week 32: Treatment Complete

Yes, that's right. This past week I completed #33 of #33 daily radiation cycles. I can hardly believe it. Next stop reconstruction, but not for months yet.

Thanks again to our friends and family who have made such a difference in our lives. I feel that you were with us through this whole time.

I am ecstatic at having completed my treatment plan. However I, like many other cancer patients who have completed their treatments, feel unsure about the future. This past week has seen my sleep get all messed up again. I still have to assess the enormity of the past 8 months on my life, but that is on the agenda.

Mentally & emotionally- somewhat messed up.
Physically-getting stronger every day and healing with every day that goes by.

Round 1: TheNewMe-1, Cancer-0.


While I certainly hope and pray there is no next round, I am waiting. But not in the sense of sitting by the phone waiting for it to ring. More like going about my life so that when or if that phone ever rings, I'll be ready to answer it.

Comments

Savi said…
Hi Sally,

Just wanted to say congratulations on completing your treatment! May you keep getting stronger, mentally and physically, every day.

Love,
Savi
Austin Trini said…
Thanks dear, I am certainly happy to leave treatment behind and start recovering :)
dimarco said…
Salina, so happy to hear you've completed the treatment! I miss seeing you at BV!

-DiMarco

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