Nancy
I happen to think bald girls in hats are really very cute, and yet, I never thought of myself that way when I had my very own shiny scalp. I covered that thing with a wig the minute my hair was gone, and I only took it off once my locks were back. I’m sure most chemo-stricken gals would agree: it’s really hard to look at just a face.
I mean, hair is important, just look at the whole industry built around it. We shampoo, condition, straighten, curl, color, fluff, puff and otherwise primp most days of our lives. It’s quite shocking when the hair is gone, which is why I admire those — like Nancy — who can just slap on a cap and proceed with grace.
Nancy has been a breast cancer survivor since June 1, 2009, when she was diagnosed with invasive lobular carcinoma. She’s been documenting her journey on her blog, Milk Dud Warrior, which you really should visit, but in a nutshell, she’s had surgery, chemotherapy and she’s now in the throes of radiation. Her story is inspiring, and I promise you’ll like it. Bonus: you’ll get to see her in the loveliest of hats!
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nancy,
i have breast cancer and i had a lumpectomy. my tumor was 3 cm. thought to be only 1.2 but was bigger. i was diagnosed with invasive ductal cancer and 1 lymph node (sentinol) node had just a few cancer cells. i am going today to see my oncologist because i think i need chemo. they weren’t going to give it to me if my tumor was small, but thats ok, i feel like god is watching over me and made it bigger just to make sure i got the best treatment for survival. i really am not replying to you just to tell you my beginning story and really wanted to tell you that i like the idea of just wearing hats. i think it looks terrific and you are really pretty. i wish you the best. you go girl, god is wth you