The Facts - Cancer Free!

Diagnosis: One quarter-size malignant tumor
Location: Lower lobe of left lung
Treatment: Surgery & Chemotherapy - Successful!
Prognosis: Excellent
Chance of Recurrence: Small
In case you haven't heard, Rhonda has been declared cancer free by her oncologist!!!

Thank you to all the friends and family who have expressed their concern, support, and encouragement. Praise the Lord that Rhonda's tumor was found early. The process of diagnosis and planning treatment went quickly in March, and recovery from surgery progressed smoothly across April. The four months of chemotherapy ended in mid-September. Now, on to recovery from the chemo. The doctor says it may take up to six months for Rhonda to regain her physical strength, so please keep praying!

Thursday, May 21, 2009

Bye, Bye Hair

Today is the official "shearing" of my hair.  When I washed my hair Wednesday I realized it was coming out.  Most of it comes out in strands but some of it breaks off into pieces about 1" long.  I kept checking throughout the day, hoping it was my imagination, but I finally had to face the fact that hair loss had caught up with me.  

Katie and I will head (with my other head) to Houston for a noon appointment at Artemis Hair Studio.  They will cut my hair to about a half- inch long all over and do the final fitting of my "cranial prothesis".  I guess that's what you call the ultimate summer haircut!  Maybe, if I'm brave enough, we'll take pictures to document the event.  I'll let you know!

Rhonda
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  1. SharonMay 21, 2009 at 8:35 PM

    WOW! Your "cranial prothesis" looks great!

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