Tag: Body & Identity
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Single or double mastectomy? I made this choice.
Which procedure is best? If it isn’t clear in your case, consider this.
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I felt sick, ugly and weak. So I did this.
You can find little ways to feel beautiful, even in the midst of all the awful.
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Figuring out post Big C fitness (and asking for help)
Cancer (so far as I know) is squarely in the rearview mirror and I want to get back to feeling toned and trim and to enjoy the confidence that comes with knowing that I look as good as I feel. There is a bit of a reckoning that I’m working through though, and I don’t…
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How fast will my hair grow back after chemo?
If it helps you benchmark what to expect, understanding that everyone’s cancer is unique, our treatments were likely different, and that individual hair growth varies from person to person, here are pics and timeframes for my own hair regrowth, Year 1.
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Should you exercise during chemo?
It depends. Mine was erratic, but I’m still glad I made time for it.
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Tamoxifen thoughts, so far (1 year down, 4 to go)
I dreaded starting this medicine. Many months later, I’m glad I didn’t give up on it.
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The best skincare products to use during and after chemo
Where skincare and makeup are concerned, I have always been a minimalist. I want to look my best of course, but I’m also not one to waste a lot of time or money.
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Comfy headbands *do* exist!
Styling chemo hair is a challenge. These headbands make it easy and effortless – as bonus, they are super chic and affordable too!
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Best products for frizzy chemo hair
Frizzy chemo hair can be tamed. These two hair products made a huge difference for me. They also last a long time and are easy to use.
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Channel your inner superhero
Regardless of your cancer type or treatment regimen, it’s all brutal. We can get by with a little help from our (superhero) friends.