Beginning of the End

And I mean that in the best possible way!

Mom had her 7th treatment, which officially commences her forth and final cycle of chemotherapy. She met with Dr. D before hand, who basically waved her hand at mom and said, "get out of here!" No one can believe how well she's done. She'll have her final treatment next Monday, then Tuesday she is off to Florida for 10 days of well-deserved R&R in lovely Nokomis with her father.

The tricky part is the same day she flies out, she will be due for her final Neulasta injection, which boosts her white blood cell production. Dr. D is just going to send her home with it on Monday in hopes that she can administer it to herself, but as a back up she might have to seek out some retired nurse in my grandfather's community in case she chickens out.

Anyone who's had contact with my mother recently has noticed a change in her- she's like her old self on speed! So much so that I've even gotten an email and phone call here and there from loving friends saying, "Is this okay for her to be so busy?" My answer- yes! She is feeling happier and healthier than ever, and is building in plenty of time for herself as well, so not to worry.

It's amazing to think back to December 3rd when this all began- who would have thunk?