The sixth chemo update plus green juices and good and bad pictures!

 

This picture is a picture of my chemo chair – I thought it looked quite pretty for the first time with the rays of sunlight..

The story of my six cycles of chemotherapy came to an end. 

I have been detox juicing with green juices such as

100 grapes and 4.5 Celery sticks;

Carrots, Celery and Parsley,

and my favourite 2 big green apples and 2/3 fennel.

So, I have been weak and my muscles and joints hurt – but it’s been just slightly more manageable than before. But I am still pretty sick.

Although the white blood cells go from about day 5 and day 3 (tomorrow) to day 7 are usually the worst for me – last time on day 7 I fainted. But I am hoping this green detox juice will help me this time – so lets see.

Worst symptoms:

Muscle Ache

Unable to sleep at night

Fatigue

Tearing

Lingering bum problems 

Weight gain - 2kg in one night

Chemo Belly - I know I have always had a big belly but the steroids make it worse and more bloated that usually.

Anyway – here are some pictures of the final chemo – Mum took the bad ones!

 

Sneh Basudev (my mum) ....praying!

Me taken by mother!

 
Me taken by my mother!

Finally!  Me taken by my mother!  The red bottle is a hot water bottle that I had on my hand for about two hours - it worked and the doctor found a vein the first time... but it still hurt and left me bruised....
  
   

Comments

[Renu]

Well Done on completing the last Chemo. You still look very beautiful Bena.

love Renu in the caribbean x

[Sharon Seidl]

Bena, I've been following you for awhile on GoMo.. Your remarkable and upbeat personality seem to prevail even in this challenging situation. Thanks for GoMo and thanks for this blog which I have shared with my cousin who is one of my closets friends and in her 3rd round of chemo for colon cancer. Electronic HUG 000000000!

[kumari bowry]

dear bena
you look beautiful just like your mom. Keep writing, I feel we are right there with you. and I see your picture and pray with you daily.

love
kumari and bindo uncle

[anna]

You are a real fighter Bena. Congratulations! Our prayers are answered.

[Kavita GANDHI]

Hi Bena,

Congratulations on completeing your last Chemo as a true fighter and I pray to god that it is all over and you will be on the mend to a happier life now with your beautiful kids, Mum and husband. Your blog has been totally amazing and full of honestly. You take care and hope to a sppedy recovery and will be in touuch again.
With all my best wishes and love.
Kavita

[Bena Roberts]

Renu! In the Carribean! Congratulations on your new job - I am very happy for you.

Sharon - many thanks and I am glad you like GoMo News and this blog has been shared with your cousin - my thoughts are with her.

Kumari Aunty - thank-you and also Anna.

Kavita - thank-you also and I hope I am better for your wedding later on this year.
Bena

[Larena Tucker]

Congrats on finishing your last cycle of chemo!
Now radiation will be a breeze in comparison. It is still not easy but I would endure Radiation again verses chemo any day!
You are beautiful! I know it is hard sometimes to look in the mirror and think who am I! I promise things will get better!
As you already know I am almost an 8 yr. two time metaplastic breast cancer survivor. My second breast cancer was a new primary with micro-invasion. Both times the cancer was triple-negative.
I think life for me will never be the same. I have pain mostly all the time. I stay upbeat and love life!!! I know I am a much better person for my experiences. I am so happy to have met you here and to be here for you as I have traveled your path before. If I can help answer any questions I will be happy to!
Thanks for being my survivor sister!
We are warriors till the end!
Hugs,
Larena

[Bena Roberts]

Larena - I really hope radiation is easy - did you have it for a long time or for how many minutes?

[Ratna]

Bena,

Lovely to see you smile after your last chemo. Feels like a major battle has been won, even if the war continues. Well done!
Your blog is truly life affirming.