lillianlizamag

When I started my chemo, my hair started falling out on the 14th day after the first treatment. I had gotten my hair cut really short, but it was still falling out when I would take a shower. Got so disgusted that I took a razor and a bowl and just shaved it all off. I got tired of being covered with hair after a shower. Just wanted to warn you. Good luck with your treatment.

lillianlizamag, I also live in Orlando, Fl. and had endometrial cancer in 2011. I read your question and did some research. Free wigs, turbans, etc. are offered at the American Cancer Soc. located at 1601 W. Colonial Dr..407-843-8680 option 3. I sincerely hope this helps. You are in my prayers. By the way, I went to MDAnderson. Where do you go? I live out close to UCF. If you are close and need my help, please call..407-657-1243. My name is Patricia.

Welcome Lillian to What Next. I look forward to having you join the conversations and getting to know you. You are not alone. We will walk.this journey with you, if you like.

Jane

Hi, Hope the treatments are going well. I got a nice wig at the ACS, they also had a wonderful make-up class, I got a big bag of name brand items, it was so much fun.

I read about your story about starting chemo. I'd like to give you a few helpful hints, if that's ok.
My sister-in-law is a nurse and she sent me a bag to bring with me to chemo. It had Biotene (for dry Mouth), hand sanitizer, mints, hand lotion, books, plastic spoons and straws, warm socks and other things and I would take this bag to my chemo sessions so I would be comfortable while getting the infusion. I would also pack a lunch of yogurt, fruit and anything else I could manage to eat during treatments.
I bought a fleece blanket and a heating pad because I tend to get chilled during treatments. They do have blankets but they are the thin hospital ones and I felt better with a fleece covering me. The infusion machine is hooked up to a power strip, so you can plug your heating pad right into it. I also heard they make small heated blankets now that are laprobe size. It may be something to check out.
I hope I have helped you. Good luck on your treatments.
Linda

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Hi, I had uterine cancer in June, 2011. I had surgery, chemo, and external radiation. I hope your treatment is going well and you are in remission soon.
Take care.

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