By Christine Clifford

Undemanding and sincere, now not Now, i am Having a No Hair Day paints a pragmatic photo of what it used to be like for Christine Clifford to find breast melanoma, endure surgical procedure, and undergo months of radiation and chemotherapy remedies. Her moments of worry, frustration, embarrassment, love, and pleasure are captured playfully in 60 cartoons. melanoma sufferers and their households will effectively take pleasure in a funny examine a significant topic.

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I knew that of all the side effects I was about to experience, losing my hair would be the most traumatic. I can actually remember wondering if I would be able to hear the sound of my hair falling out. 47 Molly, one of my best friends, made arrangements with John, unbeknownst to me, to take me to a wig salon that specialized in serving cancer patients. It was intimidating to walk into the shop, but the owner was a compassionate and friendly woman named Twila, She quickly made me feel at home, whisked me into a private salon where we had complete privacy, and we instantly became friends for life.

The traditional treatment of muscle cancer would be chemotherapy and radiation. That evening a stream of friends and family stopped by the hospital on their way to various New Year's Eve festivities. My sister 38 Pam and John stayed with me until midnight to welcome in the New Year. And the children along with their grandparents visited for a few short hours as well. 1 passed the next days taking calls from well-wishers and learning more about the upcoming treatment and recovery process from hospital staff, nurses, volunteers, and other patients.

I can actually remember wondering if I would be able to hear the sound of my hair falling out. 47 Molly, one of my best friends, made arrangements with John, unbeknownst to me, to take me to a wig salon that specialized in serving cancer patients. It was intimidating to walk into the shop, but the owner was a compassionate and friendly woman named Twila, She quickly made me feel at home, whisked me into a private salon where we had complete privacy, and we instantly became friends for life. Of course, at this point I had a complete head of thick, curly hair—my pride and joy.

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