PJ Advice

I have met some amazing women during my cancer journey. All strong, positive women who have so much knowledge to share about the disease & tips to help the patient deal.

I recently met a woman who suggested I go to Lord & Taylor & buy men's large pajama tops. I agreed & said, "oh to be comfortable during this process." She said, "No because when you come home after a masectomy you have drains coming out of your armpits. You can't move your arms & it is the only top that will fit you." I wish someone would collect all this practical advice & put it in a book. It's like pregnancy/childbirth, if you don't know you just don't ask.

Hair Loss

So I knew my hair was going to fall out. Not a big deal in the scheme of things. I bought a wig, 'do rags, hats & expensive silk scarves. The thing I wear the most is my do rag. It stays on my head & I forget I have it....almost like hair.
The silk scarves not such a great idea. I had a meeting & everyone kept hugging me which in turn pulled the scarf back. When I was leaving the meeting, I looked at my reflection in the window, UH OH...totally exposed piece of baldness. Despite all my adjustments it just didn't stay put. Next time double sided tape!

April Update

I've gone through 2 chemo rounds now. I've been tired, admitted to the ER & had to stay away from my kids due to illness. All in all this SUCKS! No other way to describe it.

Yesterday I shaved my head. I still had hair but strands were falling out. I totally look like GI Jane. Now if only my body looked like Demi. ;)