Woke feeling pretty good today. I have an Oncology visit again today. I still can’t wrap my head around that. “I have an oncologist.” This is a medical doctor I never thought I would have.
She is helpful, she listens, she writes me scripts to help with pain, digestive issues and sleep problems. Man I am taking so much medication. My Blood tests results were good, my liver is struggling but my white cell count was in the normal range! Yeah!
I also had acupuncture today; my positive blood results tell us both that the treatment is supporting my body well. I really feel like I am doing what is right for my body and me.
Came home had a rest and then out to dinner with some friends, rather a lovely day really. I am certainly feeling much less sick than before which is great. Although they say just as you begin to feel well again you head in for the next round.
I must say I am feeling uneasy about the whole “waiting for my hair to fall out” Scenario. Talk about mess with your head. It is due any day now. I have a cap in my bag at all times; I am making all sorts of jokes like “don’t be in a strong wind.”
It is really bizarre and I am afraid to touch my hair, just waiting for it to fall out in my hands. It is unlike anything I have experienced before. Man I hope I have a nice scone.
November 14, 2014 at 4:54 pm
They told me my hair would fall out on day 14 after the first chemo. When it was still there on day 16, I thought I had beaten the odds and wouldn’t lose my hair. I was at the grocery store later that day and casually ran my fingers through my hair. A big chunk of it came off in my hands. I freaked out, not knowing what I looked like or what to do with the clump of hair in my hand. I went home and within 24 hours, I had basically brushed all the hair from my head and was bald. No shaving required.
After chemo, my formerly stick straight hair grew back curly and 3 years later, has settled into a nice wave. The moral of the story is that the hair loss was traumatic but my hair looks better now than it did before chemo. I hope this holds true for you too.
November 17, 2014 at 8:16 am
Thanks Sharon, I think your’e right mine will be better too xx