Thursday, August 23, 2012

What do the Following Have in Common: Telly Savalas, an Eagle, Curley from the 3 Stooges & Me

After 1 year and 10 months, my hair finally called it quits.  When I started this newer cocktail ("the other secret weapon") I was told that one of the drugs, Taxotere, could very well be the drug that takes my hair.  After 2 weeks of my first infusion my hair definitely started thinning.  I thought, eh, no biggie!  My hair thinned quite a bit last year, but never completely fell out.  Thankfully my hair has always been so thick.  Well, when I hit the 3rd week after my first infusion, I took a shower and lost pretty much half of my hair.  I can't even begin to describe how horrible of an experience this was.  It was disgusting, gross and flat out disturbing.  I decided then that I couldn't bare the thought of attempting to wash my hair again.  So what did I do... I pulled a Britney Spears and shaved my head!  I went to a salon here in Austin called Top This Salon who specializes in Shave Parties for chemo patients.  I mean if I'm going to lose my hair I might as well have a few laughs and the support from a few family members and friends.  I wish I could have put a little more planning into my Shave Party, but I was leaving the next day on vacation.  I spent a week in British Columbia, Canada with a few of my besties and had the time of my life!  I'm not going to lie, it's been weird getting used to my bald head.  I would catch a glimpse of myself in the mirror and think, "oh my god, I'm bald!"  But it is what it is!  If I have to lose my hair to kick some cancer ass, then so be it!  Yesterday I had my 2nd infusion and I'll continue to have my infusions every 3 weeks.  Right now we're looking to have my next PET scan in about 6 weeks or so.  Until then and when I get a chance, I'll try to post some of my vacation pictures.  In the meantime, here are a few sneak peak pics of me and my bald head (and maybe a couple w/ my mohawk)... 




4 comments:

  1. We both agree with Mark, beautiful! I can't wait til the pink wig makes it's first debut at work!! :)
    -Baby & Mama Beth

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  2. Wow! You look like a movie star! You pull your new do off so well! You look great! Im praying for you Casey!

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  3. Casey, the first thing I noticed in this picture was your beautiful smile!! You look great! I hope you and Jason (who looked as handsome as ever) are doing well. I think about you a lot and check your blog so I can keep up with things. I'm praying for a great response to the new treatment. Have a great day you beautiful girl.

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