Yay!! I just finished my last round!! :)

[Joanna]

I just got back from the hospital where they disconnected me from my bottle and actually pulled out my PICC line. It was my final of 12 rounds of FOLFOX. I was worried I'd have to wear that darn PICC for a while, but they got the ok from my onc to pull it out. I was amazed that it's really just a simple matter of gently pulling on the line and all 42 cm came out looking clean and normal and I couldn't feel a thing. It took less than 30 seconds. My left arm feels so free and light without that thing taped to it. No more long sleeves in hot weather to try to hide it and no more wrapping it up with saran wrap in order to take a shower! I will be getting a scan sometime in the next several weeks to check on things, but (aside from the nasty side-effects) I'm feeling good about things and ready to move on. I have about 6 weeks to recoup, then I start my new job. Just thought I'd share a little positive news with you guys. This forum has really been a huge help to me throughout this ordeal. I'm very grateful for all the wise advice and kindness I've received here. Now it's time for a nice looooonnnnnggggg nap!

[Joy]

wahoo! ICongratulations

Joy
A fellow Canuck
Happy Canada Day eh!

[JessiLeigh]

CONGRATS!!!! I wish you health and peace for many years to come!!

[lorrainem]

Sending happiness from NY....congratulations on completion. May health and happiness follow you always.

[vancouver eve]

Happy you have completed your chemo. Good Luck.

[HDLadyRider]

Hugs and Happiness to You!

Janine

[Hawaii]

Yay! Good luck from Calif. Wishing you lots of good health!!

[NWgirl]

Congratulations Joanna, I am so happy for you. Wow - I can't even imagine what it would be like to get back to a "normal" life again. Enjoy, enjoy, enjoy and best of luck on the upcoming scan.

[spyddie]

Congratulation!! best wishes!
I know I have long way to go but I am looking forward for my day to come.

Best regards,
George

[stpio]

Congratulations! What a relief it must be for you. Make sure to go out and celebrate when you are feeling up to it.
I couldn't wait to throw out all of my meds and supplies that were left in my home.
This may sound extreme, but I threw out all of the outfits I wore to my chemo appointments. It made me and my children feel so much better. I will pray for you!

[Carol54]

CONGRATULATIONS......WAY TO GO, YOU HUNG IN THERE AND FOUGHT A GOOD FIGHT. WISHING YOU MANY MANY MANY YEARS OF NED!

[; girl]

Congratulations, Joanna. It must feel soooo good to be free of that thing.

What do they do to the hole that the tube was in. I keep wondering what they do since it goes directly into a vein.

Anyways, congrats.

[bradyr]

way to go....

[gofisch]

I'm so excited for you! And you are giving me hope that it can be done! This can be lived through!!!!

(but truthfully, I'm mostly jealous)

[Mary316]

Congrats!!! It's a great feeling to be all done with treatment. May HEALTH and happiness follow you always!!!