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  • 2015
    • March 2015
      • Fuck Cancer – CaringBridge Introduction
      • So, It’s Lymphoma – March 31, 2015
    • April 2015
      • Flowers for Deb – April 2, 2015
      • Another Day, Another Biopsy – April 4, 2015
      • Quack Quack – April 8, 2015
      • New Do and a Portacath – April 10, 2015
      • Coming At You Live from Treatment Room 25! – April 13, 2015
      • Now For the Good Stuff – April 13, 2015
      • And…. We’re Done! – April 13, 2015
      • Live From Treatment Room 6 – Cycle 1, Part 2 – April 14, 2015
      • Live From Treatment Room 9! – April 15, 2015
      • Look Good Feel Better – April 15, 2015
      • Update and Wig Day – April 16, 2015
      • Wig Play – April 16, 1015
      • Relatively C-Free Weekend – April 18, 2015
      • Port Draw Day – April 21, 2015
      • Better Today April – 22, 2015
      • That Moment When “Personal Grooming” Ceases To Be An Issue – April 25, 2015
      • Today’s the Day April – 26, 2015
      • Bus Stop Baldness Reveal – April 28, 2015
    • May 2015
      • Accessorize! – May 3, 2015
      • Live from Treatment Room 9! – May 5, 2015
      • Home Again Home Again Jiggity Jig – May 5, 2015
      • Neulasta Appointment – May 7, 2015
      • Pulled an All-Nighter – May 12, 2015
      • Things of Note – May 12, 2015
      • I Remain in Custody – May 12, 2015
      • The Latest From Room 5012 – May 12, 2015
      • Some Things Can’t Be Unseen – May 12, 2015
      • Freedom!!! – May 13, 2015
      • Well, Crap! – May 13, 2015
      • Back and Forth and Still Here – May 13, 2015
      • I’m Bustin’ Out! – May 14, 2015
      • I’m Fine – May 18, 2015
      • Cheers! – May 19, 2015
      • Live From Treatment Room 21! – May 26, 2015
      • She Made It! – May 26, 2015
      • Needles, Needles Everywhere – May 27, 2015
      • Crazy Brows – May 28, 2015
      • Lashing Out – May 30, 2015
    • June 2015
      • Crash Into Me – June 1, 2015
      • And I’m Free, I’m Free Fallin’ – June 3, 2015
      • Spoke Too Soon – June 4, 2015
      • Hot Child in the Suburbs – June 5, 2015
      • PET Scan – June 11, 2015
      • PET Scan Results – June 12, 2015
      • Live From Treatment Room 19 – June 15, 2015
      • Round 4, continued – June 15, 2015
      • Needledeedledee – June 16, 2015
      • Blech Day – June 17, 2015
      • Bump in the Road – June 18, 2015
      • Waiting for Godot – June 18, 2015
      • Homeward Bound – June 18, 2015
      • R&R – June 19, 2015
      • Deb and The Terrible Horrible No Good Very Bad Day – June 23, 2015
      • Chillin’ – Retro Style – June 24, 2015
      • Housekeeping – June 24, 2015
      • Housekeeping – June 24, 2015
      • Chillin’ – Retro Style – June 24, 2015
      • Deb and The Terrible Horrible No Good Very Bad Day – June 23, 2015
      • Mail Bag – June 25, 2015
      • Zzzzzzzz – June 29, 2015
      • Closer to Fine – June 27, 2015
    • July 2015
      • Doesn’t it Figure? July 6, 2015
      • Live from treatment room 6! – July 7, 2015
      • Back Home – July 7, 2015
      • Good Day So Far – July 8, 2015
      • Great Day – July 8, 2015
      • Polar Opposite – July 9, 2015
      • Tasteless – July 10, 2015
      • Owie – July 11, 2015
      • A Horse of a Different Color – July 13, 2015
      • Adventures in Neutropenia – July 14, 2015
      • Fire-Free – July 14, 2015
      • Chillin’ – July 15, 2015
      • False Advertising – July 16, 2015
      • Chemo Head as Art – July 25, 2015
      • Live from Treatment Room 16 – July 27, 2015
      • L’Chiam! – July 27, 2015
      • Thoughts On My Last Treatment Day – July 28, 2015
      • Fuckity Fuck Fuck – July 30, 2015
      • A Bit Better – July 31, 2015
      • My Haunted Leg – July 31, 2015
    • August 2015
      • Fire Watch – August 2, 2015
      • Yep – August 2, 2015
      • Definite Incineration – August 3, 2015
      • Prisoner – August 3, 2015
      • Incineration Continues – August 4, 2015
      • Sunset, Day 2 – August 4, 2015
      • On Hair – August 4, 2015
      • Going…. Going… – August 5, 2015
      • Gone! – August 5, 2015
      • Back in the Saddle Again! – August 18, 2015
      • Live From the Nuclear Dungeon – August 20, 2015
      • Better Images – August 27, 2015
      • CANCER FREE(ish?) – August 24, 2015
    • September 2015
      • Ow! – September 2, 2015
      • Po’ Hawk – September 11, 2015
      • No Hawk – September 15, 2015
      • Can’t Do Math – September 15, 2015
      • Definite Progress – September 19, 2015
      • Step by Step – September 24, 2015
      • Not Totally Random – September 20, 2015
    • October 2015
      • Lashes! – October 1, 2015
      • Live from Sbux – October 7, 2015
      • Lumps & Bumps – October 20, 2015
      • The C-Word – October 27, 2015
    • November 2015
      • Hair! – November 10, 2015
      • Here Piggy Piggy – November 21, 2015
      • HaaallelUjah! HaaallelUjah! HallelUjah! HallelUjah! HalleeeluuujAH! – November 24, 2015
    • December 2015
      • Endings, Beginnings, and Mergings – December 13, 2015
      • Deported! – Dec 14, 2015
      • Season’s Greetings, Urinator Update, and More – Dec 23, 2015
      • First Haircut! – Dec 30, 2015
  • 2016
    • One Year Later… – Feb 19, 2016
    • Another Follow Up Visit with Alla – March 6, 2016
    • Meow Scan – May 31, 2016
    • Rockstar and Red Beans – Sep 11, 2016
    • Housekeeping – Nov 5, 2016
    • One Helluva Week (and a Half) – Dec 16, 2016
    • Checkup Time! – Mar 14, 2017
  • 2017
    • Clearing My Plate – Dec 15, 2017
    • Checkup: Check! – Aug 29, 2017
  • Epilogue – 2020
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Today’s the Day April – 26, 2015

Yesterday, there were just a few strands that came out when I ran my fingers through my hair. Today, when I showered, my hands came away from my head covered in hair. That was my cue. I still washed and conditioned my hair, and put my usual goop in it, and went about my day, but as soon as the day’s obligations were over, it was time. I set up my camera (because, really people, you know this is a photo op if ever there was one), and with the help of Adam pushing the shutter button, I shaved my head. Well, first, I buzzed it. Then Adam shaved it. And, I’m so happy to say that Meredith watched most of the process. When we were all done, she said, “Now that I’ve seen you bald, I don’t care, wig or no wig.” What a relief! Though one little oddity – she wanted to keep my hair in a Ziploc bag. Um. Ok, I guess.

You know, I thought I’d get a bit emotional, but I didn’t. I actually had fun (as you can see from the photos). I think Adam did too. Usually, it’s me cutting his hair (with the zero level on the clippers). He finally got his turn on my head.

You know I had to. Shame it wouldn't last a couple of days.
You know I had to. Shame it wouldn’t last a couple of days.
Bald and Beautiful
Bald and Beautiful

Afterwards, I tried on the wig. Man, is that thing hot and itchy! But, Mere said, “It looks just like you, if you straightened your hair. Yep. It kinda does. Maybe I’ll wear it. Maybe not. We’ll see. In the meantime, I’m happy to say my head is a decent shape, and I don’t mind the baldness at all. It feels a bit odd, but I’ll get used to that. And if I get tired of it (like any hairdo), I can always get another wig while I plan for different styles as my hair grows back in the fall/winter.
People, we’re killing cancer here, so It’s all good.

Original Comments from the CaringBridge Blog:

You fucking rocked that mowhawk. And seriously, you have a perfectly shaped melon. I’m still waiting to see these eyebrows.
—Taunya Farr, July 11, 2015

I just have to say your cousin Jordy must be so proud of you. He once had that hair style! 🙂 Love you, and rock on!!!!
—Barb Lerman, May 8, 2015

Love your sense of humor it will keep you with a positive attitude to fight this battle. Our prayers will be with you and your family.
—adriana currea, April 27, 2015

Deb,
Your positive spirit and attitude is so refreshing and it will take you far. Thank you for sharing your journey and I’m Wishing you all the best. Adios cancer. Love ya
—michelle golden, April 26, 2015

You have a perfectly shaped head!!!
—Elaine Fox, April 26, 2015

WOW! I can’t believe how well you are handing all of this!!! I think I would be hysterical, however, your demeanor is to be so admired! You should teach “cancer classes”! I am constantly amazed!
P.S. I’m grateful it’s warm weather so your little bald head won’t get cold! 😉
—kay matton, April 26, 2015

You look awesome!! Love how it was a family affair!!
—Amy Kingan, April 26, 2015

Good for you with the positivity! My hubs survived hairy cell leukemia + 12 years ago. The best advice we ever heard was right after being diagnosed. One of the nurses hugged us & said that she always saw the best outcomes when people didn’t just give up, but educated themselves, pulled in loved ones for support, & kept their sense of humor. Sounds like you are definitely on the right track.
—Ann Barber, April 26, 2015

I see the family resemblance with Brian even better now. ? Honestly, you look great!
—Kristin TePas, April 26, 2015

Think how much you will save on hair products. Awesome!!!!
—Laura Roberts, April 26, 2015

She’s right. You are lovely either way!
—Lisa missner, April 26, 2015

I knew you would be a bald beauty! It IS all good:)
—Susan Rosenthal, April 26, 2015

Bald looks good on you!
—Janet Stich, April 26, 2015

You look fabulous!!!
—Kim DiNapoli, April 26, 2015

You look great bald! For obvious reasons, I’m going to be happier when you have all your hair back because of what that will mean. But until that happens, I’m going to admire your awesomely-shaped head and your total badass look. Go you!!
—Holly Ruck, April 26, 2015

Deb, is your wig real hair? (I guess human as opposed to a cocker spaniel!) My friend wears wigs has some cute short ones & they are synthetic. She says they are so much cooler, lighter than human. They look like real hair to me. Good luck either way!
—Brenda moskovic, April 26, 2015

You aren’t kidding – your head shape is really beautiful. Very symmetrical. Cute ears, too. I am beginning to suspect that I might be from the shallow end of the gene pool…..bean-shaped head and ears like catcher mitts…..Hmmmmmm…..
—margo barbakow, April 26, 2015

Thinking of you and cheering you on in this battle!! I know you will beat it!!
— Jodie Stahl, April 26, 2015

Bus Stop Baldness Reveal – April 28, 2015 →

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