Thursday, September 1, 2016

I went to chemo school on August 16th ; there were three of us.  One lady with lung cancer, one with Hodgkin’s lymphoma and me.  I feel for these ladies.  One started chemo on the Friday following class.  One started chemo on the next Monday.  Me, I have the “luxury” of time.  I start chemo on September 8th. That seems so far away, but it’s actually in one week.    So much to do, and so much to research.  Will I lose my hair?  Should I get a cold cap?  Does it matter – is my hair a point of vanity?  It will grow back – probably gray (I am 52), probably thinner.  This bothers me.  I want to hang onto my youth.  My hair has been a signature feature.   Ego...all ego.  Let it go.  



2 comments:

  1. You have such beautiful hair! and all your knitter friends want to make you hats

    ReplyDelete
  2. Hey Patty, At 55 I am also grappling with aging, turning gray, and losing my youth. I am really trying to identify things I see in other older women - in their 50s, 60s, 70s and beyond - that shine as beautiful like humor and optimism. Staying current and open to new ideas. And maybe a few cute, new outfits!?

    ReplyDelete