What a week!

I know how you feel!  Last Friday I was told a lump in my breast, as well as a lump in a node, were positive.  That was after biopsy and mamo.  Right away they sent me back to the other side of the hospital for chest X-ray, blood tests, EKG, and to make appointments for a PET scan and MRI.  Had those this week, and now I wait for the BS to get the results before we speak about surgery and treatment.  She initially said it looks like I'm 2a, and I would be a good candidate for a lumpectomy, followed by chemo and radiation.  I'm in and out of panic mode, hoping it's not any worse.  I hope next week is better.  I'm learning a lot from this discussion board - lots of good ideas and support.     

Thanks, Michelle, have you joined a group of ladies starting chemo the same month as you?  The March 2010 ladies were a godsend for me.

I started losing my hair two weeks post-first-chemo. Come to think of it, that was right around this time two years ago!  I remember being out for a walk on a windy spring day, and my bobbed hair floating off my head like dandelion fluff in the breeze. A few days later, I went and got it buzzed.  Will be out for a walk shortly in the spring breeze and will meditate on that.

I didn't wear a wig either and went 'commando' most of the time, at work and at home.  When I went to the store or out for a walk, I wore a Milwaukee Brewers baseball cap borrowed from my hubby.  I tried caps, scarves, and a buff but settled on the cap as being more comfy and less conspicuous.  And I didn't want to sunburn my head.

My hair started coming in by Labor Day, so early Sept 2010.  I went through a wild hair phase where I spiked it up like Guy Fieri, then a period where I had a nice wavy head of chemo curls.  Now it's back to straight but I keep it short and let it run amok like Anne Burrell.  (these two people are Food Network chefs LOL)

I'm happy to answer any questions & be your friend along the way.  I mostly hang out on the exercise threads since that's my current challenge.  And I play games, which is why I have so many posts.  But it got me through many a sleepless night!

Hope you have a better week, this upcoming week!  ((hugs))

yup, Humor & Games, come check it out.  Just remember as a newbie, you may be limited on the number of posts you can make in a 24-hour period.  It's a pain in the neck but needed to thwart spammers.  

I started a walking program when I started chemo.  Tried to walk every day, even if it was a walk down the street or around the block.  Boy some days I just didn't wanna!  Know what I mean?  So I joined a thread called "Let's Post our Daily Exercise".  It's a great bunch of women who all know the benefits of exercise, but also know that some days you need a little encouragement, other days you can be the encouragement for someone else.  You are welcome to join us!

Bought a five-dollar pedometer to track daily miles, and post it in my sig line.