My Wig

Sunday, October 23, 2016
I can't believe that I actually broke down and got a wig! I wasn't planning on it, but I must say it is nice for those lazy days when I can't decide what hat/scarf will match my outfit.
A couple of weeks ago, I met Megan who works for the American Cancer Society and she offered me a wig. Did you know that ACS gives one free wig to every cancer patient that wants one? I think that is really awesome! Megan was so kind to sit with me among hundreds of wigs and literally let me try on whatever I wanted. I finally settled on straight hair, because I have never had straight hair and this is my chance to find out what it's like (unless it decides to grow back in straight--we shall see). And I love this color. So I took the offer of a free wig and that's my story.
Thanks Megan and the American Cancer Society!
Elizabeth

5 Down - 11 To Go

Tuesday, October 18, 2016
Today, I had my first Taxol treatment. I have to take high doses of steroids to help with treatment and they also give me benedryl which luckily puts me to sleep. I like the concept of sleeping through treatment. :)
Taxol takes half the time for treatment than "red devil." That's a nice blessing too.
You will see that my hands and feet are on ice packs. This constricts the blood vessels so that the chemo doesn't get to my extremities. Taxol causes neuropathy. However, if the chemo can't get there, it can't do damage. It is cold, for sure, but I am willing to be cold in order to not have neuropathy for a lifetime.
Thank you to everyone for your faith and prayers. God is blessing me so much!
Still fighting the good fight!
Elizabeth