Finished SRT today -- my thoughts

I finished my 39 treatments today, and I found myself teary-eyed during the last minute or so of my session. I felt a strange combination of happiness and a fear of what may lay ahead of me with my cancer. I thought of my six year old daughter.

But I count myself as blessed to have had such a great facility just two miles from my home -- a brand new hospital that is partnered with MD Anderson. A really top-notch doctor and staff. I thanked them all with a large gift basket of Godiva chocolates and each one of them gave me a big hug and wished me well. A very emotional time.

Thanks to all who read and/or responded to my posts thus far. I will continue to be active on the forum, but I just wanted to post this update as a FYI. I also want those who may be considering SRT to know that, for me, the therapy was a much easier journey than I had feared, and my side effects were minimal. I'm now committed to staying strong mentally and physically, and will live every day to the fullest.

Paul

Congratulations on making it through!

It gets better from here.

Andrew

Motown you were not alone in the emotion of your last treatment. There were lots of tears I know at mine when I rang the bell! But tears of joy and relief and of hope that we are done with this demon we call PCA and as you say to spend many many days months and years spending with our loved ones! Congratulations on your completion n hope that continues to go good for you!

Larry

Yo Mo.....your finished !! kick back now and put this chapter behind you ....its a great feeling to walk out of the facility for the last time ...I remember it well ...very emotional misty moment... ...relax!...we`re all brothers on this journey ...one that really never ends till the end ,enjoy family and LIFE......now !!.....David

Congratulations! I kind of missed the staff at the hospital for a while after I finished my treatments. And seeing the look in my co-workers eyes when I'd say "heading out for radiation. back in an hour!"
Anyway, Motown, I hope your outcome is at least as good as mine.
Best of luck!

Congrats!

Best wishes!!