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Genetic Results
I got an email from Rachelle the geneticist this morning, letting me know the genetic testing was in. She said she had “reassuring news to discuss!” I didn’t want to get my hopes up, but figured at the very least this meant I don’t have the BRCA mutation. We just had a video call (thankfully…
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Hello Nausea, My Old Friend
Today was a long day. Aaron and I left the house at 7:15, and my parents and I returned just before 6. First stop was the WCC (Women’s Cancer Center), where I got an IV line put in my arm and bloodwork taken. They need this information for the chemo – to make sure my…
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Another Haircut
My buzz cut didn’t last long. I kept finding little hairs everywhere. My pillowcase was especially bad! So after Yom Kippur services, Aaron took the rest off. I have to say it actually looks better now! We discovered I have a scar on my head in addition to my CI scars; it must be from…
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My New Look
Random thoughts as we shaved my head: My face is fat! I look punk rock! Less hair makes my face look wider! Ooh, I got a glimpse of Dena! I look like Grandma Nettie! Why is my part showing? Look at all that silver! That would have made a beautiful wig! (Alas, Aaron pointed out…
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Hair Today, Gone Today
After my shower this morning, I knew today would be the day. I lost a lot of hair in yesterday’s shower, and even more in today’s. Combing my hair afterwards was basically combing away my hair. It’s traumatic losing my hair – there’s no way around it. Earlier this week, when I noticed that just…