Feb 14 2010
Shaved Head
Having a sore head was becoming quite a problem. My head coverings were pulling on my hair and it was sore. Due to my schedule, I did not get over to see Donna to finish off my hair and she was not available until Tuesday morning. I could not wait that long, it was bad. I found a JC Penney salon open late Saturday at a local mall and had them shave my head. The older woman was so sweet. She had a good friend one time that asked her to shave her head due to cancer and she could not do it. She was upset herself. She did mine ok though. Some were staring but I tried not to notice. She said she would pray for me.
It felt so much better and now I can wear my wig more comfortably. There is still stubble on my head. The one great thing is normally I have to shave my legs everyday and now I hardly have to shave at all. Chemo is heaven for a hairy person – ha ha. Sorry no photos to share at this point. I will think about it. I will be bald for a while so there is plenty of time to get a photo. I am very self conscious and don’t even like to look in the mirror. Good night. Enjoy the snow.
3 Responses to “Shaved Head”
Amy,
You may have no hair but the ‘sweet’ person is still there and that’s all that matters.
Prayers everyday go out to you from my family and i.
I look at our picture everyday that sits on my mantle and when i do i give out the biggest smile, why you ask well because you make people smile and the personality of yours is great.
God Bless,
Gwen
Thanks for the laugh, as a hairy person I know the shaving deal way too well. But I must admit, I would prefer to shave daily than endure chemo treatments. I do pluck almost daily as well (eyebrows and hair on my chinny-chin-chin!)
Interestingly, my mom’s pancreatic cancer will use a form of chemo – Gemcitabine that should not make her hair fall out. I also read about your genetic testing. I have a friend that works on that here in Voorhees, NJ at a Fox Chase affiliated center. I will reach out to her and ask about my mom, sister and I. Maybe she could shed some light on our situation. My mom’s mom is a 25+ year survivor of cancer that made it way to her liver – they never did say back then where it started. She was given 3-9 months to live, had chemo treatments only, went into remission and is now 98+ years old. Of course, she is devastated about her daughter’s diagnosis, but I try to tell her she is here to prove the strength, determination and will to survive.
Anyways, I just appreciate your positivity, sense of humor and everything else about you. I just appreciate you overall as a friend and person who has opened up her life for others to gain from your experiences. Thank you for being you! You are awesome! Feel good!
Hugs!
**Kim**
Thanks Kim, for sharing. I do hope things I share can be of encouragement. Please keep in touch. oxoxo Amy