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Know what I did at chemo today

mlmjt1
mlmjt1 CSN Member Posts: 537 Member
edited March 2014 in Breast Cancer #1
You know what? I actually removed by headcovering at chemo today and there were at least 15 people in there... That was a big step for me since I dont take it off in public...I just shaved it off last week.

Anyway...Have a nice evening all

LInda T
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  • Kat11
    Kat11 CSN Member Posts: 1,931 Member
    #2
    Good for you, you and I
    Good for you, you and I shaved our heads at the same time. I think its wonderful that you can do that. It is much cooler.
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  • chenheart
    chenheart CSN Member Posts: 5,159 Member
    #3
    Good For You!!
    That was a big step for sure! And I'm sure you touched the hearts of many Kindred Spirits at the treatment center, and gave a big dose of courage to those needing it! Wonderful! We're proud of you, sister!

    Hugs,
    Claudia
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  • CR1954
    CR1954 CSN Member Posts: 1,390 Member
    #4
    Yay for you!
    Yay for you, Linda! You do what you feel comfortable doing. I know that I was more comfortable without a head covering, but it took some time for me to work up the courage to go out in public bare headed!
    So good for you!

    Hugs,

    CR
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  • aztec45
    aztec45 CSN Member Posts: 757
    #5
    Awesome
    Good for you. I am not quite that brave yet. I am bald on top and around the sides. I look like a monk or the crip ceeper depending on how you look at it. I must say it feels good to take the caps off. My head gets ichy and hot. I run around the house without it. I got to remember about the sun on my bald head. That's a new experience.

    Way to go!!!

    P
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  • Kylez
    Kylez CSN Member Posts: 3,761 Member
    #6
    aztec45 said:

    Awesome
    Good for you. I am not quite that brave yet. I am bald on top and around the sides. I look like a monk or the crip ceeper depending on how you look at it. I must say it feels good to take the caps off. My head gets ichy and hot. I run around the house without it. I got to remember about the sun on my bald head. That's a new experience.

    Way to go!!!

    P

    That was a huge step!
    That was a huge step! Congrats!
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  • Akiss4me
    Akiss4me CSN Member Posts: 2,188
    #7
    What a great lead!!
    You will probably never know how much courage you gave those other people. You know at some point they are going to be thinking to themselves about you, the women that sat bald during chemo. Their going to wonder if they can do the same. Probably half will and the other half will still be shy. But it was you that broke that barrier and faced this beast head on (literaly)!!! Congrats for taking a giant leap for woman & man kind!! (:-) Pammy
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  • outdoorgirl
    outdoorgirl CSN Member Posts: 1,565
    #8
    Good for you
    Linda! It's a freeing thing,isn't it?!
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  • tgf
    tgf CSN Member Posts: 950 Member
    #9
    outdoorgirl said:

    Good for you
    Linda! It's a freeing thing,isn't it?!

    Linda
    Way to go. You are braver than I am. I know it's nothing to be ashamed or embarassed about ... but for some reason I just don't feel comfortable "out" with my bald head. I think I'm being brave by going out on my port bareheaded to water my plants. I even wear my hat during radiation. Pretty sad ... huh?

    hugs.
    teena
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  • outdoorgirl
    outdoorgirl CSN Member Posts: 1,565
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    tgf said:

    Linda
    Way to go. You are braver than I am. I know it's nothing to be ashamed or embarassed about ... but for some reason I just don't feel comfortable "out" with my bald head. I think I'm being brave by going out on my port bareheaded to water my plants. I even wear my hat during radiation. Pretty sad ... huh?

    hugs.
    teena

    No
    not sad-just normal! It's nothing about being ashamed or embarassed sometimes-you're just not ready yet(and when you are,you will).And if you're never ready until your hair grows back-of course that will be okay too!
    I just got tired of hiding myself after a while and that's when I stopped wearing hats.
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  • Kayla1
    Kayla1 CSN Member Posts: 101
    #11
    outdoorgirl said:

    No
    not sad-just normal! It's nothing about being ashamed or embarassed sometimes-you're just not ready yet(and when you are,you will).And if you're never ready until your hair grows back-of course that will be okay too!
    I just got tired of hiding myself after a while and that's when I stopped wearing hats.

    Way to go Linda!
    K

    Way to go Linda!
    K
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  • taleena
    taleena CSN Member Posts: 1,612 Member
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    I agree with what Pammy
    I agree with what Pammy said... you displayed such courage and probably brought comfort to another patient without even realizing it... what courage and strength you displayed... good for you, and it was probably much cooler for you...

    Hugs

    ~T
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  • KathiM
    KathiM CSN Member Posts: 8,028 Member
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    You GO, girl!!!!
    I LOVED 'going naked'....but was hesitant at first...

    One tip....if you go out and about without a cover, be sure to wear PLENTY of sunscreen...I didn't my first time, and MAN! did I burn!!!!

    Hugs, Kathi
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  • susie09
    susie09 CSN Member Posts: 2,930
    #14
    A huge step! Congrats!

    A huge step! Congrats!
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  • jnl
    jnl CSN Member Posts: 3,869 Member
    #15
    KathiM said:

    You GO, girl!!!!
    I LOVED 'going naked'....but was hesitant at first...

    One tip....if you go out and about without a cover, be sure to wear PLENTY of sunscreen...I didn't my first time, and MAN! did I burn!!!!

    Hugs, Kathi

    Yes, YOU GO GIRL! And use
    Yes, YOU GO GIRL! And use sunscreen! :)
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  • Reikigemgirl
    Reikigemgirl CSN Member Posts: 278
    #16
    susie09 said:

    A huge step! Congrats!

    A huge step! Congrats!

    Hope I have as much courage as you....
    when the time comes that I lose my hair. You go girl.

    Love and Light,
    Vicki
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