Happy Dance

So there it is... the end of treatment.

Who can't be happy about this?

My lump biopsy was clear of cancer. It would seem a previous lumpectomy scar there is the culprit. Apparently radiation hardened it to the point it is indeed a lump. 

So... YAY!

In other, most incredibly good news, is the fact that during the past week I had some blood work done. this showed Hypothyroidism!! Yikes, but it's okay because with my very first dose of thyroid medication it was like a dark veil lifted. I'm not kidding, it's freaky! I feel so much better, have more energy! It's going to take my body awhile to catch up with the energy I have, but wow! I can't even tell you how much of a difference it's made. Hormones. Who knew!!?! This is a side effect of radiation therapy! Yep, trying to kill my thyroid!

The only down side of late is during our vacation to the San Juans I started having some knee issues, turned out to be joint effusion, or, "water on the knee." It was termed mild. Mild, yeah, I had to use a cane and at home a walker. Right, a walker. Oh, the indignity of it all! But, it seems I'm finally on the mend. I actually hobbled around yesterday without a cane at all. We'll see how I do as the steroid dissipates. 

Now, it's on to oncology visits every three months for awhile. 

And more importantly... life! 

I have a long way to go to build up strength, it's been a long 18 months of treatment that has taken an incredible toll on my body. But, I have garden plans!

GAME ON!!!