National Cosmetology Association (NCA)
Cosmetic, Toiletry, and Fragrance Association (CTFA) Foundation
American Cancer Society (ACS)
Here are all the goodies that I got in my bag, woohoo pretty cool stuff from Estee Lauder, Chanel, Aveda, Mary Kay and other brands. Some bags had a Mac brush. Darn ! not that I needed any more makeup brushes but I still was eyeing other participants goodies like a kid looking at other kids halloween candies/ christmas presents.
We were 4 gals facing the chemo challenges, the session was led by a counselor appointed by Florida Hospital Cancer Institute and a lady who helped us do a 'makeover' starting from cleansing to putting on makeup. There was a 77 year old lady who had never done makeup and I suspect who never was exposed to the sun, her complexion was as translucent as a babies !
We were also instructed on how to 'dress' our heads, how to wear the wigs, how to care for them how to manage nails during chemo ( yes nails are also affected, manicures/pedicures are a no-no for infection concerns)
I am not going 'commando' yet and am wearing a wig for the first time, I had it on for total of 7 hours and did not have problems that some people had(feeling itchy.. hot ) although I was extremely relieved when I got home and took it off.
Although it is the 5th day of the 2nd chemo I was not totally over the chemo effects and I think I overdid it again. By leaving the house at 9 am (I am on a mission to find new tableware) coming back at 4:30, I was totally wiped out and fell asleep in front of the tv and slept like a baby throughout the night.
The nausae is continuing but I am showing an effort to get good calories and especially protein in.
Ferit asked whether Feta cheese bills would be considered as a reimbursable medical expense ;o) since I literally have been living on it post-chemo.
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