American Cancer Society's
Using this worksheet has been a great way to keep track of side effects every day. Each worksheet accounts for one week (so print one for each week during treatment) and the 16 most common side effects you may (or may not) experience. This has been really helpful with identifying trends and discussing my chief complaints with the oncologist: Treatment #1 - headaches and acne, Treatment #2 - nose bleeds and weight gain.
American Cancer Society's
Two words: FREE COSMETICS
I attended the class hosted at the Inova Alexandria Hospital Cancer Center and really appreciated all of the tips I received from the beauty professional who volunteered her time. Have oily skin? During chemo switch to a cream cleanser, wash your face 3 times a day, and don't skimp on the moisturizer. Also wash with a gentle exfoliator once a week.
Also, an oral antibiotic worked like a charm for the steroid-induced acne I experienced with treatment #1.
Three words: FREE HOUSE CLEANING
I found out about this program from the Woodbridge Merry Maids rep who came out to provide me an estimate after I contacted their office via their website. I had never heard of them program, but was really pleased to find out about it. I came home to our first free cleaning after my second treatment and it was fantastic!
To participate, you'll need to complete their online application process (very simple) and provide documentation from your medical provider (anything from your medical provider's office stating that you're receiving treatment for a cancer diagnosis seems to be sufficient.) Need help with the application? Contact Laura Diebel at Laura@cleaningforareason.org or 877-564-3452.
I haven't done my casting yet, but with a quick email to the Survivor Outreach & Support Programs I received my Treasured Chest kit in the mail absolutely FREE. Want your own? Email Amanda Nixon at missnixon@keep-a-breast.org.
I came across this great site last year when one of the families I supported in my old position lost their home to a fire. Long gone are the days of the covered dish (the suburban response to any birth, death, illness, or other life event), but when you're experiencing a life event - good or bad - sometimes cooking dinner is last thing you want to think about. This site is a great and simple way for friends and loved ones to rally and help out.
So for everyone who has said Let me know if you need anything or Let us know if there's anything we can do, here's your chance. Click HERE for my meal calendar or go to http://www.takethemameal.com/, enter my last name ("WARRICK") and password ("1222").
Great little shop in Springfield, VA. We went to them after spending some time at Bravadas in Fairfax, VA - who are also wonderful. But what I preferred at Joi"s over Bravadas was that they seemed to be a bit more knowledgeable in general, but specifically about the insurance reimbursement process; while their display was smaller, their in-stock supply was much larger; and they cut and styled the piece I chose right then and there. Prices at both shops were very comparable. I walked out at right around $400 for the synthetic wig I chose, along with its accessories (shampoo, detangling spay, and stand) - which was fortunately pre-approved by Aetna. Joi also offered a complimentary head shave, though I still left the honors to my stylist.
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