I intentionally titled this post, “when doctors seem dismissive” rather when doctors are dismissive. Most doctors are anything but dismissive. Overall, my doctors have been great, and this post is not intended to be a criticism of any doctor in particular.
Chemotherapy
Since chemo, every day feels like a bad hair day! Yep. This one’s a little rant. In by-gone days (this really means pre-cancer days), I considered two of my better physical features to be my hair and my eyes. Not that they were anything all that great, but they were two features I could work …
When chemotherapy means hair loss, it IS a big deal! As I’ve shared before, I chose not to shave my head during chemo, even after it started falling out. I waited until chemo was over. I wanted to see how much hair would or would not fall out. I was a bit of a rebel. …
How to shop for a wig (if you choose to wear one) – 8 tips. One of the biggest worries surrounding chemotherapy is hair loss. While we hear all the time things like, it’s only hair or, it’ll grow back, losing your hair is a big deal for many women. A really big deal. If …
One thing that can definitely be said about people living in the Midwest is that we love our four distinct seasons here. Oh sure, weather often spills over into a season where it doesn’t belong. We get snowstorms in spring and heat waves in fall. But overall, seasons in the Midwest know their place. And …