Hi I've now been living with the knowledge that I have aggressive breast cancer since may10th, 2012. I will be having my left breast off on the 24th of may, and do not really know what's ahead of me regarding treatment, except the doctor did say I would need chemo. So I've been looking at the sites for turbans and scalves. What's a girl to do in this position but window shop. Lol I would love to hear from anyone that is. Urgently going through the same thing. Vicki

Hi Vicki. Sorry to hear your news. I had a lumpectomy followed by chemo and radio and was in my late 30's with a 1 and 4 year old. Aggressive. That was 5 years ago and now I'm taxiing my kids to piano, cello, karate, drums, swimming, gymnastics, footy and ensemble. I never imagined at the time of diagnosis that I would get through but I did! Scarves are a great look and I can tell you won't mind the shopping:-) The Cancer Council is a good'one to call for the wig library, even if it's just to have a play. And the Look Good Feel Better programme they run is lots of fun and you get heaps of beautiful makeup to keep. Chat to you online again soon I hope. Take care, Lee. X

Dear Vicki We are all here for you. Xxx I found Ebay the best for shopping - I also put a call out to people to borrow hats, scarves etc... Good luck with your surgery. Glad you found this site & this group. I also had a left breast mastectomy last yr at the age of 28. It is quiet a shock to hear you have breast cancer and that you require a mastectomy. I do feel for you, however Im here to tell you that the start, when everything is new and you dont know whats going on & what your treatment plan is. Is probably the worst feeling... It does get better & you find a strength you never knew you had. I suggest you find a councillor to speak to (as there are some things you just cant talk about to family/friends) & dont ever be ashamed to ask for help (coz u will need it) All my love, Merylee

Hi Vicki! I am doing exactly the same as you. I was diagnosed the day before you (as mentioned on one of your other posts) I am 39 have 3 girls and am an oncology nurse. I had a lumpectomy last week but have to go back for a re-excision tomorrow due to involved margins. :( I will also be starting chemo in the next couple of weeks and have been doing the wig/hat window shop. There are lots of Australian websites that sell online and eBay is good too. I found an American site which has an awesome array of hats designed specially for women with hair loss. http://www.headcovers.com/ I'm waiting for my first chemo and then I'm going to dye my hair pink and have a head shave party. Might do a Mohawk and a few other crazy styles before it all goes. I'm also going to get a few different wigs to chop and change depending on my mood. Variety is the spice of life! Gotta make the best of a really crappy situation! D xx

Hi Shaz, you've made some really good points for me to keep in mind. Yes I live in oz, in Sydney. It's predicted to go down to 2 this morning, I really didnt think about my head getting cold and also when I sleep. Thanks for the excellent info Love Vicki

Hi Sam, I spoke to the psychologist yesterday and she really helped. You're right about not knowing what is going on at the beginning. I'm going to try to relax and just let things happen for a while. I will take a browse through eBay I never thought about that. Thanks for the help Love vicki

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sillysam83
Member
14 years ago
Dear Vicki

We are all here for you. Xxx

I found Ebay the best for shopping - I also put a call out to people to borrow hats, scarves etc...

Good luck with your surgery. Glad you found this site & this group.

I also had a left breast mastectomy last yr at the age of 28. It is quiet a shock to hear you have breast cancer and that you require a mastectomy. I do feel for you, however Im here to tell you that the start, when everything is new and you dont know whats going on & what your treatment plan is. Is probably the worst feeling... It does get better & you find a strength you never knew you had.

I suggest you find a councillor to speak to (as there are some things you just cant talk about to family/friends) & dont ever be ashamed to ask for help (coz u will need it)

All my love,

Merylee
LeeS
Member
14 years ago
Hi Vicki. Sorry to hear your news. I had a lumpectomy followed by chemo and radio and was in my late 30's with a 1 and 4 year old. Aggressive. That was 5 years ago and now I'm taxiing my kids to piano, cello, karate, drums, swimming, gymnastics, footy and ensemble. I never imagined at the time of diagnosis that I would get through but I did! Scarves are a great look and I can tell you won't mind the shopping:-) The Cancer Council is a good'one to call for the wig library, even if it's just to have a play. And the Look Good Feel Better programme they run is lots of fun and you get heaps of beautiful makeup to keep. Chat to you online again soon I hope. Take care, Lee. X

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