#7: Your real friends will
shave their heads to show support – I
had two people in my life who shaved their head after I lost my hair to
cancer. My husband shaved his head, but
he’s bald and has shaved his head for as long as I’ve known him. My friend Lisa
also shaved her head, but she has breast cancer too. You know what? Never mind.
Disregard this advice.
#7 Redo: Get used to being
confused/chemo brain – Let
it be known that your brain will not function properly for a while (I’m hoping
it’s temporary.) It will be most
noticeable when you are out with people and you’re trying to talk and do things. I’m not talking about anything difficult
either. I’m talking about real simple
things like putting your shoes on the correct feet, remembering what year it
is, opening a door “correctly” (push? pull? slide? automatic? You never even
realized there were so many types of doors.
I have stood in front of a door for much longer than I should have
before realizing it was not an
automatic door), etc.
#8: Don’t worry about taking
my advice – everyone
handles cancer differently. Whether you
choose to keep your diagnosis, feelings, and experience private or put it all
out there for anyone with an internet connection to access, you have to do
what’s right for you. My experience with
surgeries, chemo, radiation, and doctor’s might be completely different than
yours even with the exact same diagnosis.
So that’s my last piece of advice…you don’t have to listen to me if it’s
not right for you. Good luck!
Looking on the Bright Side…I should also include on my list to
try and look on the bright side. There
will be many dark days ahead but try to find something to smile about.
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