to give cancer the upper hand. Be informed, be positive and be strong! Ask your family and friends for help. They are scared and angry also, but if you involve them, they too become a part of your healing. If cancer taught me anything, it was to cherish every day, every family member and every friend. Because of their help, I was able to stay strong....most of the time (I had my moments, in private). As silly as it may seem, the hardest part for me was when my hair started falling out. It wasn't a "vanity" thing, but it was the "reality". I couldn't "see" cancer, but I could see hair in the sink as I brushed it, hair in the shower as I washed it. Those were my worst moments. I didn't lose all my hair, but enough to make quite a difference to me. P.S. Happy to report it's all back and as thick as ever....maybe even prettier! Huh...go figure!
Each year I attend the Susan G. Komen For The Cure event in Orange County, CA. Sitting on that stage during the "Survivor Ceremony", and looking out at the thousands of supporters, gives me such an incredible feeling. I think to myself, "Those people are out there supporting me. They don't even know me, but they care enough to get up early on a Sunday morning, to show their compassion and encouragement." It feels like I've received a "giant" hug from each of them.
Best wishes to all of my sister survivors!
Debbie
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