Video: Hair loss, chemo treatment 2
It’s happening, my hair loss has begun. So it’s a good thing I have the appointment for my head shaving on Thursday. I have been wearing a cap when I sleep as well as when I am sitting around the house. I find it helps to make my scalp feel a little better and it will maybe hold on to any hair that falls out so I don’t have as much hair piling up all around me.
I feel good so far after my second chemo treatment and my doctor said that because of the way that I reacted to the first treatment, that I can pretty much expect the rest of the treatments to go the same way. That was good to hear, but we will wait and see how it goes. Also, he feels that the tumor has shrunk and the lymph node feels smaller and softer. Yahoo! So the chemo seems like it is doing its thing. His face was so cute when he told me that things look good, and he patted me on the back like, “Good job!”
Tonight’s dinner was very good and comforting. I came across this recipe for Roasted Butternut Squash Lasagna in the Parade insert in this weekend’s paper. I don’t always look at Parade, but when I saw cutie pie Sanjay Gupta on the cover, I took a look inside. I learned a little bit about Sanjay and found a great new dinner for tonight.
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Amy, I’m so glad you’re continuing to do well. You are so lucky to have Mark. It’s obvious how devoted he is to you! Can’t believe you pack green beans…quite sure I’d pack ice cream and Doritos! Prayers to you.
Oh Chris Let me tell you how much I wanted ice cream yesterday!!! There was a fellow cancer patient in the waiting area eating ice cream. I had to hold myself back from snatching the ice cream he was eating out of his hands.
But all of the books that I have been reading say layoff the fatty rich foods two days prior and the day of treatment. So you can bet I will be sending Mark out sometime this week for my fix. :)
Amy, you crack me up! Green beans….wahoo, you are a great spokesgal for WW….What positive vibes you have, glad you are doing well. I think bald will look just fine, you can work it girl! Hugs to you and Mark
Thanks to you my fearless WW leader!! I am looking forward to not having to do my hair for a while.
I miss you my dear friend.
Amy you are so darn cute sitting there eating your green beans and hummus! I should hope that if I am ever diagnosed I have even half the courage and energy that you have. You and Mark make such a great little team. I am glad to hear that you are feeling so well!
Tracey you are one of the strongest women I know. I bet you would have just as much courage, and would kick cancers ass!!
I can’t believe how good I feel. I was able to walk 4.5 miles today. Now I might go pull some more of my hair out. Just cause I can. :)
Love this post! So funny that you took green beans and hummus. I was like “raw green beans?” It reminded me of when you would try to make me eat fruit at Maidenform.
Lynn they were not raw they were blanched. I have to stay away from raw veggies while I am on chemo.
Yeah pretty funny about me trying to get you to eat fruit, look where it got me. LOL…..
Amy, You make me laugh. You even had hummus and chips. Hope Mark had some. You are looking good. Just like your attitude . You are a strong woman , I’am proud you are my sister. Love you girl.
Of course I shared with Mark I didn’t want to make jealous. :)
And I am proud to be your sister and lucky to have you.
I love you.
You go girl! You are awesome! I’m so proud of how you are taking on this battle with courage and grace.
Love you.
Aw thanks Melissa. I feel so lucky that things have gone smoothly so far. Fingers crossed for the rest to go the same.
I love you too.
I just had a chance to see your last video. You are all to funny with all your food. I did not eat while I had my chemo. Although my taste buds went wack. I could not eat alot of stuff. Glad all is going well. Talk soon. Hope you are feeling ok now.
Cindy – you know me I have to be prepared, isn’t that what we always say at Weight Watchers. I can’t say my appetite is the same as usual, however, I don’t find my self not wanting to eat. I haven’t had any cravings either.
I still feel good. I am really looking forward to having my head shaved today. I kind of feel like the molting birds outside right now with the shedding of my hair. :)
Running a Marathon Got Nothing on you girl, keep it going and thank you for sharing your story. Those Spiced pancakes looked great, but I dont think I would have the will power to only have a few! Your the strong one, all I had to last was for 4 hours!
Next year its your turn to train! You got a whole year!
Peter G
Hey Peter I was thinking about you on Sunday and glad to hear that you succeeded. 4 hours that’s great!
We’ll see about next year. I have to at least start with a 5K. :)
I’ll train with you and do it with you Amy, something we can look forward to together!
Bridgett – We will have to look into a 5K to start with. I would love to train with you. :)
I Love you guys, this will be so helpful to so many! Been thinking about you my friends, want to come and see you soon but have been fighting this head chest thing the last couple weeks. You are amazing and beautiful, hang in there the 2 of you and remember how much you are loved ;-)
Sorry to hear you aren’t feeling good. Those stupid chest colds can last forever. Hope you are cured soon so we can get together for a walk. ;)
I always love hearing from you.