It finally happened. After many weeks of walking around with a bandana wrapped around my bald head, a woman approached me yesterday in the organic milk isle at my supermarket to ask about my treatment. You see, with exception of a few little kids, most people either don’t notice that I walk around with a headcovering on, or at least pretend not to notice. This woman, on the other hand, was in the same boat as I am in. A really beautiful woman with long, dark, curly hair, she told me that she is a four year breast cancer survivor.
It was really nice to speak with someone face to face about my treatment, her surgery and being a young person with cancer. She too had two little kids while going through treatment and knows what a struggle that can be. It was nice to talk to someone who understands what I have been going through.
Luckily, as I told her yesterday, I only have two more treatments of Taxol to go! March 13th is the date of my last chemo and I am counting the days! I also meet with a plastic surgeon that same week to discuss my reconstructive options. Finally, I feel like I’m coming to a bend in the road. I am so ready to be done with all of this and be healthy again!
2 more treatments, YEAH!
Thank you for sharing with us your readers about what is on your heart, and what is going on.
To be healthy again, such wonderful words!
There are a lot of people here who wear head coverings so it is not really noticeable. Of course on a military post there are a lot of soldiers and such that have different cancers. Sometimes due to the chemicals or exhaust fumes they work with. Were you able to get this woman’s name and number? You may be able to start a friendship with her.
So glad you had a nice chance meeting at the store. I’m glad you were able to commiserate with someone who’s on the “other side” of things.
Hugs to you and best wishes on the last two treatments.
I believe that God puts some people in our paths for a reason. You needed to see around that ‘bend’ and speak to someone who really understood (even if for a brief moment).
Come on March 13th!!
There are no coincidences – she was there to give you a little boost and show you what your future will be like!
Congratulations on finishing treatment up on March 13th. Good luck with your appointment too!
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Sounds like a great meeting! I’m glad she approached you so you could talk with someone who understands what you’re going through. Yeah, only have 2 treatments left!!
Isn’t it funny how these random, chance meetings sometimes mean so much to us? Sounds like this woman came along at just the right time. So glad to hear that you’re coming up to the end of your treatments.
Sending lots of healing thoughts your way. Hope the last two treatments go well.
I had sooo many of those meetings in stores. I was always glad when someone would come up to me and tell me they were a survivor and how many years out they were!
Only two more to go! Yay. you are doing great!
Can’t wait to start reading about your hair growing back. It will be in no time at all!
First blog I read after wakeup from sleep today!
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Stephanie, I haven’t been reading blogs for a while and I just learned of your diagnosis. Many Many hugs to you and I won’t stay gone so long this time. I will be here to see Survivor Stephanie. Take Care, Karen
Just checking in… hope all is well. xx, K.