You know you're a cancer patient when....

hi Paula not sure how old you are but it was back in 1972 when I met my husband.at that time I worked at Dons drive-in on Main Street in Reynoldsburg . we met at Pandora's Box right across the street from there lol. I have an aunt that lives in Gahanna .and I used to live in Johnstown Ohio .I graduated from Johnstown high school . my thoughts will be with you tomorrow and my prayers . the most important advice I can give you is take a big bottle of water with you . drink as much water as you can throughout this whole process ....I'm talking 8 to 10 glasses of water a day . especially if you're going to be taking taxol ....this medicine has been known to cause your fingernails and toenails to fall off . the water will help flush your system of all the toxins . not sure what they're giving you but 1 of the medicine they gave me was the red devil .....and it made me pee red . also remember this ....you go get your treatment ...and when you are finished and walk out that door that first day is gone its history ...put it out of your mind .do this each and every time . I didn't get sick with chemo and I think part of it was because I drink a lot of water always have . if you can get you a good water filter that would even be better . the best water to buy is Fiji water ....it has a fairly high pH .you can buy it at Walmart . keeping your body alkaline is very important and this water will help you do just that . and remember sis all of us here are holding your hand during this time ....hugs Callie

YKYACPW you do notice the doorags and sunglasses and want to pass on the good will people gave you...The last time I approached someone with a doorag and sunglasses... Outside the pharmacy, I said "I like your doorag." Reply was "oh, you probably think I'm a cancer patient." "Ah, well I've been there." "No, I actually have severe alopecia and it was a big step to just shave it and go like this." So I replied "well good luck to you!" Gosh, that was so odd but eh, I wished her well! Dang cancer makes you think the worst doesn't it?

Just a bandana is a doorag to me. I've seen the specially cut ones that fit on the head and tie at the neck in back. Not once had anyone challenged me to take it off either time I had to wear them for the cancer but they probably guessed what was going on too.

The biggest weekend of the year here is the Harley Owners Festival.  If there ever an gang members in the thousands that come to town they aren't noticeable.  The riders come from all walks of life, doctors, lawyers, factory workers and shopkeepers - anyone who likes riding cycles.  All of them dress in their leathers and sport doo rags.  By far the majority of our residents enjoy and look forward to that weekend!

Typically bikers call theirs Skull Caps. They are a little different from Doo rags.



Many of the Biker Clubs do great things for the community. Here in Central Ohio they do a toy drive every year for disadvantaged kids.



Barb~I know what you mean by those in the inner city just looking for trouble. If you wear the wrong color onn your head it could get you shot, stabbed, or beaten. SAD!!!



Blessings

Paula

YKNYA Both Cps when you are trying to write down websites with another BCer and you both remember half.

YKYACP when you're staring at your hand-held mirror, thinking "Why the $&#* isn't this thing working?"

And then you realize that you're looking at the back side of it.....

YKYACP when you've traded Playtex Living bras for Playtex Living gloves.

thanks MostlySew, I started using the gloves during chemo and never got out of the habit.

I thought I was turning into my mother, but apparently it's my grandmother!   now where's my apron?

MostlySew, no way can I wear high heels, but I do have a set of pearls.  Is that too much?

I don't own one but many do - Spanx - it's a girdle!  

ROTF!!!!! Badger too Funny! Your middle name wouldn't happen to be "JUNE" ...... or perhaps your called " AUNT BEE" !!!!

Badger, too funny, I would never have dreamed of using gloves before chemo. Now i am angry they wont go over my lymphedema bandages. Never satisfied...

YKYACPW you've been to the place 3 x and still have to look at map on google, write a sketch to get there and get lost anyway.  Don't know what Hubby's excuse is though.

YKYACPW your front filling falls out and you say what the hell and get out the duct tape.  (But I got a grip and went to the dentist.)

LOVEEssa

Thanks for the much needed laugh, MadBluebird.

Ykyaacpw you can convince your dh that the doctor really told you that walking was bad for radiation patients. I came clean the next day and resumed the walks...but he totally bought it and left me cozy on the couch for one night!