newly diagnosed?
Welcome to the club!! Hope ya like pink!
First let us say it does not make us happy that you are in need of this newly diagnosed information, but we are glad you're here and are excited to have you as a friend! We can promise you if you take the right approach, you will benefit from the experience in some way.
Hmmm... 'so glad you're here?' ..no, that's not appropriate... ''oh, good, I'm not the only one with cancer'..no, that's not appropriate...'
Secondly, this website, although a bit quirky, is a serious thing. We truly believe in what we are doing and are here for those of you needing a bit of support. Feel free to email Susan at suebele@charter.net anytime day or night. There's a good chance she's awake, at 3 AM, hitting "refresh" on e-mail and the guest book page.
Here is a quick list of ‘stuff’ that Susan pulled together for you, our new friend:
1. Prozac. Now is NOT the time to be a show-off. You are not happy, bless your heart. You can't fool me - I'm your new best friend. DO NOT attempt to put a smile on your face and keep on truckin', sister. The drugs are there for a reason - and they make a HUGE difference - TRUST ME.
2. Even though cancer is not my life-long favorite experience, I have to admit that the love that I feel from my family and friends is stronger than I've ever experienced before. A strong support system of neighbors, church-members, family, and friends will carry you through. The chicken casseroles are also a nice bonus and can be quite delicious.
3. Have great doctors!!!! Hopefully, your plastic surgeon will be as cute as mine. BUT, let's be honest, you probably won't be so lucky, bless your heart. At least be sure to have great doctors. I don’t mean look for the ‘best’ doctor. The ‘best’ is only what is good for you. The most important thing is to find doctors you can trust and respect.
4. Second opinion…second opinion….always get one!!!!! The last thing you ever want to do is look back and question the decisions you made. I remind myself every day that I must always look forward and look forward with enthusiasm.
5. Everyone is different when it comes to the whole losing-the-hair thing. My friend Mary says that should she ever lose her hair, she would buy the biggest, blondest wig on earth, plunk a rhinestone tiara on top and prance around town like a queen. I personally found that it was very empowering to just wear a hat. People may look at you - but it is usually with admiration and respect. If it is not with admiration, then see below for a few fun ways to embarrass them.
Fun ways to embarrass people who have looked at you without admiration:
1. Walk right up to them, hand them a hot pink Sharpie permanent marker and tell them that you're having idiots sign your head. Lean over and ask them to sign your head.
We are currently looking for fun ways to embarrass people who look at you without admiration...please send your ideas to Susan...thank you!!
I ALWAYS look at Susan with admiration ~ and, yes, I admit, a touch of jealousy. Never a bad hair day for that girl.
