I've done all I could

It feels a bit strange to be finishing treatment.  Fighting cancer has been my full time job since June.  My body and mind will take sometime to wind down after months of being on high alert, in a state of tension and constantly digging in to get to the end of this marathon.

There is something comforting being in active treatment.  As much as I have hated it, for the last 7-8 months I knew that the cancer is being fought and I am winning.

As treatment ends, I need to try to find peace with that, and believe that I killed it all and it will not come back.

I do believe I was cancer free on November 8th, the date of my surgery. The pathology report confirmed no evidence of cancer remained. I got my pathological complete response. Statistically this is the best possible scenario.

I know I've done all I could to fight this disease.    I went to the best cancer hospital in Toronto and probably in Canada, a world renowned organization.   I had an amazing team of doctors who created the best treatment plan for me, based on my type of breast cancer, my age, and what they know in terms of latest research.

I did the most chemo your body can take - 8 high dose treatments, 4 AC and 4 Paclitaxel.

I did a lumpectomy and sentinel node biopsy, based on my surgeon's advice that in my case a mastectomy doesn't mean any better outcomes.

I was given the maximum radiation as well, 30 sessions, 25 regular/5 boosters.

When I got my strength back after chemo I started exercising again.  I have changed to a plant based diet to help nourish my body. I am getting my body back in shape.  I have cut down/out many harmful foods and drink much less alcohol.

At the end of the day, I know I've done all I could to be cancer free and stay that way.