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…

I haven’t been to a therapist in years, but for obvious reasons, figured it was a good time to return. A therapist friend gave me the name of someone highly recommended who also happens to be a breast cancer survivor. I met with her today for the first time, and really like her. When she…

Now that it’s been more than a week since my treatment, the ravenous hunger has decreased. The nausea isn’t as bad as it was last week, but is still ever-present. I now have mouth sores – another common chemo side effect. I’ve also noticed some foods are starting to taste different. I had a raspberry…

This morning I met with Rachelle, a genetics counselor at Magee’s Cancer Genetics Program. I had brought my iPad prepared to take notes, but she had a packet of printouts for everything she covered. I don’t know if she does this for every patient, but I’m here for it! First we went over my family…

Wednesday, I had a virtual wig consultation with the Allegheny Health Network. They only had two curly wigs. One was too short and had weird swoopy bangs. The other one is too long, but I can take it to a wig salon and have them trim it. It’s also a darker brown than my normal…