Like the photo? It's of my first wig and hat. The American Cancer Society provides a wig. I got the hat at Burlington Coat Factory. ACS has also provided a certificate for a wig from a local salon through a grant from the Susan G. Komen Foundation.
I'm amazed at the services and products available to cancer patients. From housecleaning and rides to appointments to discounted and complimentary wigs, hats and other prostheses. And that's really just the beginning. There's a class once a month at Renown called "Look Good, Feel Better" where patients learn skin care and cosmetics as you go through chemo. We will learn how to tie scarves, draw on eyebrows (you don't want to look surprised all the time!) and some skills on looking like you have eyelashes in case you lose them. Then there are several other support groups for just about every kind of cancer.
Again, in the midst of facing some serious things, blessings abound.
OMG, Lisa I din't even recognize you!! I thought the photo was a gal from the publicity dept. for the wig company. You look terrific. You'll sail through the whole hair loss thing and may want to consider a life of crime during this period. No one will be able to ID you. (Just kidding..about the crime, that is.) Regina
ReplyDeleteYou're the second person to say that doesn't look like me. Must be the lighting. ha.
ReplyDeleteOOo, maybe a blonde wig for the crime thing. Didn't think of that.
I think you look awesome!!! Wow! Gorgeous!
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