Teachergirl

Thank you Teachergirl, that means a lot to me.

please tell me more about your friend with stage IV--did it metastisize? I need all the encouragement I can get. I would appreciate your telling me what you can. mine is lobular invasive.... thanks so much
bsinclair

Happy to hear you are done with radiation...on to better things in 2014! Take care of yourself and Happy, Healthy New Year.

Teachergirl, How are you? Hope you are doing well.

That is awesome news! I am so happy for you!! YAY!! Gotta say, I love your head!! Who did the beautiful designs on it?

hey... responding to your hair loss info... I too lost most all of my hair - (a little fuzz left) and the eyebrows and lashes - I found a felt tipped eyebrow pen made by MILANI that made the BEST eyebrows on skin! it doesn't work on hairy eyebrows ! and I found a cheap 'fake bangs' at wig store (little weft of human hair for $1.99) that can be bleaches, dyed, curled, etc... to tuck under a wide headband before putting on a scarf or hat. My scalp was very sore and I could not handle wigs or anything rough on it! hope this helps - more info and pics on my facebook page https://www.facebook.com/CSIiCancerSurvivorsInfo

Yay! Love to read GOOD NEWS!!

Hi, Teachergirl. It sounds like your case is very similar to mine, I'm just 6 months behind you. Recently diagnosed, starting chemo (ACT) next week. I really appreciate how much people share here. It makes it much easier to have some idea of what to expect of the experience.

For some reason I can't get my answer to you to post as a comment on my wall, but thanks for checking in! I'm doing fine for now, which means this evening. Hope you're okay as well.

Good luck tomorrow with your last chemo treatment. Let us know how your day goes. will be thinking of you. <<<hugs>>>

Just read that your last chemo is tomorrow...want to wish you good luck with that and may your upcoming surgery next month be successful and uneventful...please keep us updated with your progress...I will be thinking of you and praying all goes well...God bless!

Thank you for the referral I will be looking into Gildas Club!

Hi, It looks like you considered your options regarding being docked. I'm not a teacher and not in a union. So, you know best which battles to pick. Good luck in any event.

Teachergirl, Did you know that persons with cancer are covered by the Americans with Disabilities Act? If you think your employer has docked you unjustly, based on how other workers are allowed leave with pay, perhaps you should look into how this law could help. I am not a lawyer, but it sounds like you may have been discriminated against. Anyway, it might be a good idea to at least look into it. Perhaps others on this site have had experience with work related problems associated with cancer treatments and could add to this post. Good luck.

Thx Teachergirl or the tips. I will include cold drinks on my list. This is so good to know. Thx for taking the time to share your experience with me.

welcome to WhatNext. I'm sorry you needed to find us, but now that you are here you will find the greatest bunch of supportive people whose combined knowledge is awesome. We can answer your questions, hear you vent and celebrate good news with you.

Welcome to the WhatNext family! The WhatNext family is made up of people like you who are looking for help or looking to help others. To help you along your journey the WhatNext family has put together a Beginner's Guide to Cancer that I highly recommend you check-out here: http://bit.ly/10BQKCi. Also, please do not hesitate to reach out to others or ask for help.

Wishing you the best.

David
Founder, WhatNexter