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 Yesterday, a friend sent us a touching blog called “Caroline’s Cancer: Comedy, Class, and Chemo” which shares “the highlights and hijinks of a 28-year-old woman’s battle with breast cancer.” Here’s an excerpt from a recent entry, It Will Grow Back:
I knew I was going to lose my hair. I was cautioned that after the second treatment is when the significant hair loss begins, so I was not surprised. Traumatized? Absolutely. But like the good little Girl Scout I was as a child, I am prepared with a collection of adorable head scarves and a wig. Once it started coming out in handfuls I handed my mother a pair of scissors and said one word: “Chop.” She obliged, I cried, and ten seconds later it was over.
Now that I looked like my one-year-old nephew cut my hair, the next step was for the full on buzz cut. I called up my hair stylist, Anthony, and asked him if he would do the honors. He said, “It’s a date!” I reminded him that I was bringing my brothers to chaperone our “date,” which thrilled him because he cuts their hair regularly as well and finds them almost as hilarious as I do.
My older brothers are quite a sight to look at. They are nearly 6’6”, built like linebackers, and are identical twins. I happen to think they are the two funniest people in the world. I knew shaving my head was going to be upsetting, but if anyone could make me laugh during this experience, it would be Frankie and Chris.
Read the full post. It’s a moving reminder about the importance of having family and friends for support when battling a disease that affects so many.
This Sunday, the Y is hosting The Partnership Symposium: Conquering Breast Cancer with Avon Foundation Breast Cancer Crusade, The Breast Cancer Research Foundation and the Greater New York City Affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure. Medical research, health studies and public information oftentimes can provide women with conflicting information that can be overwhelming, confusing and rapidly changing. This unprecedented Partnership Symposium will help women gain the knowledge and power to make informed healthcare decisions and lifestyle choices about breast cancer prevention and disease management. This event provides a wonderful way to get your questions answered by health care professionals each chosen for their expertise in their noted field and to discover why the experts are saying breast cancer is conquerable!
[The Partnership Symposium: Conquering Breast Cancer: 4/26/09]
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