Final Chemo Round Still No Picnic!

Great story--way back when I was athletic I went to rent skis in Aspen and the dude asked me "height and weight"? uhhhhhh, "why do you need that?" I asked--"well if I give you the wrong skis for your height and weight you could actually crash and die!"  So I contemplated that-- then shaved 20 lbs off!!  Hey it would have to be life or death for most women to give their real weight to a stranger--but chemo--well that's the one that counts.  Your dose is based on your size, current toxicity levels, blood counts, etc and yes indeed you can die if it's wrong so I had to bite the bullet.  I am grateful this was my last round on Tuesday and only can pray I will never have to repeat--radiation is next then 5 years on drug therapy.  But most crucially the journey has just begun--now that I am in charge totally (because what I have learned is that no one else is believe me)-I have to actually devote the next year to doctor's checkups and demand the tests I feel I need in addition to those they may assign me. I also plan to go to the renowned Dana Farber Institute sometime in late summer to have a total checkup and "second opinion" about my treatment thus far.  Vigilance is key--I will be tired and hairless for a few more months but hope to be back to the same old annoyng Rhonda by spring.  Love to you all and thanks for the support. I will keep all posted as I continue to share what I learn as I go.  With my sister at Xmas sans wig!