The final stretch....21-25

So I have reached the final stretch of my radiation treatment with only 5 left, I did it 25 treatments. Everyday for 5 weeks I told myself I was almost done.  The skin under the arm is now burnt to the 2nd degree as well as all of my chest area and neck on the left side. Painful is an easy way of putting into words what I feel. I said to my husband that I feel like a dragon is blowing fire onto my body. My doctor informed me that the radiation burn will continue to get worse for 7-10 after treatment is completed and then slowly begin to get better, my skin should start to look normal again in a few months time.

I am so relieved that my final treatment has arrived and this will soon be a horrible dream. I wish that were the case but yes I have reached the finish line with a victory, but this nightmare will never be forgotten. I was filled with so many emotions at the hospital,  I was so happy I wanted to do the dance of joy from excitement. I then thought of all the women who were still going through treatment and to those who will not win this fight 😔, and When my technologist said to me, this is it you are done......I said thank you, walked out of the room and went crying into my husbands arms. I could not believe that it was over and that I was given a second chance.  I thank God everyday for giving me and my family the strength to have gotten through this, to have blessed me with a husband who suffered along my side through every appointment, treatment, side effects and lots tears.....I love you beyond words. 

I have many emotions going on right now and some are easier to deal with than others, one day at a time I can now try to begin to heal. The last 11 months have been a roller coaster and I feel like I am just getting off it and I can't get my. balance. 

Thank you all a million times for your support, love, words of encouragement, faith and lots of prayers. 

This blog is not over, my cancer may be gone but I still have lots to let you all know.....more follow-ups and I will constantly remind you all that self Breast exams are so very important, it saved my life. 

Love you all

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