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"I have a deep respect for hospice and I am considered permanantly disabled." (Rubberduckie)

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"My comfort. A place where I don't feel alone. People that helped me out of a seriously bad time in my life and I hope I can pay it forward to others in need of support. I love my friends here and would be lost without them" (babies1)

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wind-down time

Gonna write short caps of the day. Little reminders for myself to look back on.

THE DAYS FOLLOWING MY FIRST CHEMO TREATMENT!

Mar 04 2009

March 4, 2009...No overt signs of chemo side effects except for a fever. I am only a degree over norm so I am not going to panic. Will call clinic if it persists. I have talked toothers who are getting chemo and I have read everything I can about the side effect of losing my hair. I don't know why this is bothering me so much, but boy it is. Everyone, including the sites on chemo side effects says do not wait for the trauma of losing clumps of hair. Shave it now. So guess what I did today??? Yep, I shaved my head. Boy am I an ugly bald woman!! lololol I hope you all know that those who are faint of heart may not want to tune in tomorrow or for a few days. Why you ask? Because I am going to include pictures of me with my real hair, one of the bald me, and one with my new wig which I and my daughter are going to buy tomorrow. Yep I'm gonna share it all with you guys...lololol

Previous diary posts by glory:

CANCER CRONICLES PART 5 , PLUS LATER...
CANCER CHRONICLES PART 4
CANCER CHRONICLES PART 3 1/2
CANCER CHRONICLES PART 3
Cancer Cronicles Part 2

My Cancer Chronicles
MY DIAGNOSIS MAKE MY CUP RUNNETH ...
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Why Such Strength in a Belief That is Unbelievable...
OH MY HEAD!!!!!

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written by Trishy, March 04, 2009

I am here for you my dear it is not the hair that makes you the great person that you are it is your heart i love you with or without hair you are still the same lovable and caring person

written by glory, March 04, 2009

Dearest Trishy I should just kick you!!!! You are the first one to make me tear up today!!! lol Thank you for your kindness and love. I love you back!!!!!!

written by Lilibit58, March 05, 2009

You go girl...a positive attitude makes a big difference. Now you'll have real wigs to match the ones online - do you know what style you want?

written by glory, March 05, 2009

lolol I have an idea about what I want but am leaving my options open!! lolol My daughter & I are going wig shopping today and I will decide. All the info tells me to get synthetic hair because it is so much easier to care for. I'll just have to see.....So far my spirit has not been broken. I know I can kick this crap and get back to being just Glory. Thank you for the note, Lori. I love ya girl.

written by armymom8486, March 05, 2009

Hey glory, You have the greatest attitude in the world. I want you to know that hair or no hair you are the most beautiful woman I know. I heart your face mucho! Jeanne

written by glory, March 05, 2009

Thank you from my heart Jeanne. I hope you and the others know how wonderful it is to get encouraging notes from you all. I look forward each day to seeing if anyone is interested in this journey into thhe world of cancer. Thank you for your time and your thoughts.