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Anyone feel devasted about how you look & feel? And guilty too?
Breast Cancer | Last Active: May 30, 2023 | Replies (61)Comment receiving replies
Yes, there are many times when I have felt very damaged. But only for a minute, knowing I have to push through. To add to it, I had to put off needed dental work during Covid and no vaccine and then cancer treatment. I had to have three teeth extracted and have a gap in my smile that requires a plastic device to cover it. No boobs, no hair and missing teeth. The good news is that I have a prosthesis and a wig that makes me look like my old self. The wig choices are very good and the shops are very experienced in helping cancer patients. I took mine to my hairdresser and she shaped it for me. Using Nioxin, but it will be maybe years before it is normal. My teeth will eventually be taken care of, but not for many months. Just when it all seems too much, I remind myself that I have a great life and I can do this! Hoping you can find a way to feel better and move forward. Hugs.
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@drummergirl Hi nice to meet you, I too have no boobs as of 05/2022 and lost all my teeth 10/2022 due to all the years of meds I took on my first walk with BC. It was more expensive to have dental repair work than to have extractions. I wore a wig the first time and decided I would not do that again just my decision. My first oncologist wants to start me as a new patient and put me in the survivorship program. My second oncologist retired. Hi, @colely Did you watch the youtube video I posted? Flat & Proud. To answer your question I never feel devasted about how I looked then and/or now. The only time I felt guilt was when I was on the chemo floor waiting for more poison and I said something to a woman that I thought was there to support someone else she said "This is my 2nd time with BC" I'm grinning at you all ear to ear with no teeth. Having Coho Salmon with brandy, butter brown sugar, and baked sweet potato for dinner. Stay Strong Sister there is light at the end of this tunnel. I just sent a prayer for you. oxoxoxo