It was nice to have 3 days without radiation (no headache). Now I'll have 3 more days of radiation this week, then another 3 days off (since we're leaving for Eureka Springs right after radiation on Thursday morning!) And, what do you know? The nice people at the Cancer Care Center were right on about my hair loss - they said it would be about two weeks and they were right! On Saturday after my shower it started coming out in much bigger clumps than before and now I have quite a "pile" of hair on the bathroom counter (Bob wondered if I was saving it - not for long. It's just kind of interesting to compare what's on the counter to what's still on my head). I can tell that it's much thinner on my head but no one else has really noticed. I still can't imagine what I'll really look like bald, but I guess I'm getting closer and closer to that look! Hope it's not too scary!
My mom took me to OKC on Saturday - we did a little shopping at Penn Square and I got some new glasses. Still trying to get used to them since they have a frame all the way around and I'm not used to that, but I like them - they're FUN. We had a good day together, just doing girl stuff.
I got to see Mattie and Charlie yesterday - wow, it had been awhile!! We had a nice day together - thank you for the pins and lunch and driving me around!!
My parents have both been so great to drive from Edmond to Ponca City to get me for radiation - I really appreciate all you're doing for me!!!
Today will be Day 10 of Radiation - half-way there and still feeling good!
7 comments:
You are so very welcome. It was so so so good to see you :) I bet you will have a beautiful head! Micah at school says "Bald is Beautiful!" Have an awesome short week!!! I love you!!
I am glad the side effect you are experencing is the hair loss instead of being tired or sick. You can deal with that much easier. And who cares if you have hair, some days I wish I din't have any. haha. See you tomorrow. luv u barb
We love you - with or without hair! Keep up the positive attitude. You inspire me.
We love you - with or without hair! Keep up the positive attitude. You inspire me.
Oops - still trying to figure this comment thing out. Cathy C
Your POSITIVE mind-set & lack of the poor me syndrome (that in my opinion you totally deserve to have)leave me in awe & admiration. I can't help thinking that if it were me I'd be throwing Pity Parties on a grand scale. Your strength could move a mountain - so this cancer thing doesn't even stand a chance. I see a lot of awesome hats (like new) at my estate sales...are you interested in wearing hats to keep your pretty little head warm?
Have a great time in Eureka Springs this weekend!!
Allison, You'll look absolutely great because your sparkly eyes and cute smile will show up that much more! I hope you and Bob are enjoying your annual Eureka Springs trip -- sounds good for the soul. Hugs to you.
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