Monday was my last chemo. As I mentioned in one of my last posts, I’m a bit ambivalent, a lot scared with an iota of relief thrown in for good measure.
To honor the event, I decided that I would video document some of a chemo day. I am not a videographer and some of the footage is of half my head, but I kept that part in for the dialogue…ah well, a new career to work on when I’m done with procedures. There is a part where you may get squeamish (getting my port accessed). It features a shot or two of my doctors and chemo friends, and many shots of me in my bandana with barely any makeup on. You cannot hide the bloated Taxotere and Dexamethasone (steroid) face and chin with no hair. For those of you who have been so kind to tell me how good I look, this is not one of those days.
So, here goes. Watch if you’d like (it’s 10 minutes long)…it’s shows some of the treatment and the laughs and, what it looks like to be in an infusion suite…which is really just part of the life of a cancer patient.
Betty said,
February 2, 2010 at 9:45 pm
Nicely done. For folks that have not had the cheom trip, I think you set a nice stage. Keep up the good fight as I am………….Betty
Robin S said,
February 2, 2010 at 10:45 pm
It was great to see you! Even if I wasn’t there for your LAST chemo, I feel as though I was a small part of it. Good to see Aunt Barb too
. (Also, why would anyone in Atlanta wear a turtleneck?)
Laura Buchanan said,
February 3, 2010 at 12:48 am
hi mate! thanks for sharing. loved it when chris came in w/ his deep morning voice! haha. love you. and i appreciate sharing a glimpse of what you are going through!
Laura Buchanan said,
February 3, 2010 at 12:56 am
love the pink balloons for “last day of chemo” celebration! and the cupcake too! nice to see lori and barb and friends!
Carol (Pingry) Miliron said,
February 3, 2010 at 7:41 am
Thanks for sharing another step of your journey! Keep up the good fight. P.S. Hi to Laurie!
Robert said,
February 3, 2010 at 1:07 pm
Thanks you Eileen. You deserve lots of balloons!
Stacy (Mallins) Guerin said,
February 3, 2010 at 1:15 pm
It’s so nice to see your mom on there! I love the balloons and cupcakes.
Audrey said,
February 3, 2010 at 3:01 pm
Wow! Thanks for sharing another stage of your journey with us. Keep fighting and stay strong! xoxo
Patty Ogden said,
February 3, 2010 at 5:21 pm
Eileen, Amazing and thank you so much for continuing to share your journey! Lots of love to you!
Zenny said,
February 3, 2010 at 5:36 pm
I just love the parts of C being silent every time the camera light goes on. You may not think you look good, but that beautiful, beautiful smile can never be diminished by Taxotere and Dexamethasone or anything else they throw your way. It simply lights up a room. Thank goodness the chemo is over. On to the next stage of recovery and healing. And, thank you for sharing your journey. Much love coming your way.
jill said,
February 3, 2010 at 8:34 pm
you look great!. thanks for sharing…you are amazing. Hi everybody. Miss you madly.
Kristen Brooks said,
February 3, 2010 at 8:51 pm
You are the BOMB ! I am in awe of everything you do. Great video….I miss your curly hair but it will grow back and the cancer WONT
Hadley said,
February 3, 2010 at 10:21 pm
Oh Beens. You’ll always be beautiful to me. Congratulations and lots of love as you take this step to being cancer-free!!!!
Hindy said,
February 4, 2010 at 7:13 pm
Your video was amazing! Congratulations on your last chemo. Thanks for being so brave and sharing your experience. I think about you and send you love every day!
Buzzy said,
February 6, 2010 at 11:26 am
“I am nothing if not dainty”. HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA I love it. Thank you for showing us reality. I am so thankful that was your last time. I know your body and mind is healing. Drink a lot of water, OK?
Mindy said,
February 7, 2010 at 5:33 pm
You are an amazing person. Not many people could go through what you’ve gone through and still have a smile on their face and a positive attitude! You are an inspiration to everyone out there fighting this fight. Congrats on the END!!!! Your video blog was so great, honest, and real. Thanks for sharing your journey with me and everyone else who cares about you.
Woodland Mom(Loretta) said,
February 10, 2010 at 6:20 pm
I hope you get this Eileen. I saw the video. We always knew our Woodland kids were special. You prove it.
I send all our love to you. Keep fighting the good fight. You are in our thoughts and prayers every day.