MarcieB

Girl, please count to three with me a few times before I knock heads with somebody. LOL

Marcie, I wanted to break away from your post on Sandy's wall to address our conversation about hair thinning/fine hair. You were talking about a silk/satin pillowcase. I got one by Kitsch at Ulta, The usual cost advertised in $19. I got mine as a "gift with purchase" promotion when I bought some Matrix conditioner and other styling products. It does seem to have helped a bit.

Between having night sweats and sleeping like a hurricane. I toss and turn and kick and.. well I am not a good sleeping partner.
Anyhow, I am surprised I haven't worn all of the hair off my head. LOL

I had my hair cut today and I discussed products and tips with my stylist. She gave me some good information about my hair being thin and fine, oh and curly now, about how it needs some weight at the ends to keep it from frizzing. She was also telling me to spray on some leave in conditioner after I wash it when I get out of the shower, to not really towel dry it but to use a microfiber towel or turbie-twist and just keep it up in that while getting ready in the morning. She was saying how regular cotton towels tend to rub the hair too much, especially if you have thinner and finer hair. Then use some sort of an oil/serum on the ends to keep that weight there. I am going to see how it works and also try a new Redken bonding shampoo.

I agree about hesitancy to try a different medication if the side effects for the one you are on seem manageable. I have had a little joint pain, but it has been sort of random and not bad enough for me to consider making a change.

Hi, MarcieB. I "liked" your response to BuckeyeShelby about her dad passing but I wanted to tell you, too. I thought it was a very king and touching response.

Hi Marcie, It has been a little time since we chatted. I hope all is reasonably well with you. I know this world gets a little overwhelming. If you ever need to hop off the crazy train and unburden your heart, I am here.

Hi Marcie. I just wanted to say I hope you've had a great Sunday. I have started communicating with a few people off of the group. If you ever want to discuss anything outside of WN, you can find me at jfrischen@gmail.com

MarcieB, regarding Greg's post "Be Someone's Sunshine When Their Skys are Grey"... I just wanted to say that I really like your comment. Your best friend sounds like someone I'd like to know. And the rest of what you said was spot on, too.

@MarcieB, I am reading - sort of - the big political debate ... I HATE it when these "debates" take place on WhatNext and TOTALLY agree with you that they have no place here ... but ... the reason I am writing is because I too lost my only child - about 1.5 years ago. That event changed me far more than getting diagnosed with cancer ever could and definitely made me aware that life is uncertain, whether or not you have cancer.

I really just wanted to let you know that I'm in the same boat as you as far as losing my only child (son) and that I appreciate you fighting the good fight ... I totally agree with your stance.

Hi Marcie, I will check to be sure your account is still getting the digest. Sometimes your email provider will mark them as spam and you won't see them unless you check your spam folder. Also, please check "not spam" or similar, if you find one in the trash or spam folder.

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