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To: Rainy_Day_Woman who wrote (403)	4/12/2007 2:32:55 PM
From: Peach	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 1564

My sister bought a wig to match her natural hair before the chemo started. She made an appointment with the wig shop/hairdresser, took two friends with her, and a bottle of champagne. The hairdresser shaved her head, after first giving her a mohawk, they took pictures and drank champagne. She walked out in the new wig with tears running down her cheeks. By the way, she has found she rarely wears the expensive wig, she prefers scarves and turbans and earrings.

To: Rainy_Day_Woman who wrote (403)	4/12/2007 7:20:57 PM
From: Patricia Trinchero	Read Replies (3) \| Respond to of 1564

It makes alot of sense to get the wig matched up early. It saves the potential for some shocking days should her hair fall out before she's prepared. I had some fun with my wigs............I had a sexy long one and a short curly one. Hats and scarfs can also be fun. At support groups you can find people that are good at the scarf wrapping and other sorts of things. Makeup can also be an issue if her skin changes....again avoid chemical reactions by staying away from harsher treatments like Alpha hydroxy acids or chemical peels,etc. Everyone is different so it's impossible to guess what she will experience. However, there are lots of people with experience who will be happy to help out so she can pick and choose her own path through this maze. A friend of mine just finished chemo a few months back. She was a monster planner and liked to keep in control of everything. She had a difficult time dealing with the unexpected and the unplanned. Maybe your friend needs to plan how she will react to the unexpected...........just an idea as my friend had a difficult time coping. When I went through Chemo I had my shots scheduled for Fridays so I could go home and have the weekend to chill out and rest up. By the time Monday came I was feeling better and was able to work a few hours. I even went cross country skiing during my off week ( a couple times )....but I don't think that's a good idea for everyone. I was just determined to keep my life as normal as possible..........determination helps lots! tell her to keep a positive attitude and tell herself she will be OK.......................it does help. Once I went to the mall and shopped after an infusion. I didn't feel great but I did it just so I could tell people I did it. :>) Pat I send all my cancer afflicted friends a copy of this CD. The singer is also a breast cancer survivor. The first song on the list is my theme song titled, " Can't Keep a Good Woman Down", by Sister Monica Parker. You can hear the song from this website: cdbaby.com