Thread: Cancer & Cruising

Wow what a story and you are so young too! I frubaled you just cause it touched my heart. You have a great outlook!

Thanks for all of the replies.

I don't think I made myself clear enough in the original post. I wasn't really asking a question or looking for advice. I was trying to help answer questions and give advice, lol. I just figured there were probably lots of people in the same situation, so I wanted to bring it out for anyone who was having difficulty.

I have already gone through the whole counseling thing, cancer forums, etc. I definitely need mental help, but not due to cancer

My hair is starting to come in like peach fuzz. It's only about 10%, but that is still better than 100% bald. I'm hoping more comes in before the cruise. Not because I mind being bald, or because I'm embarrassed, etc, but because I don't want a sunburn, lol. See, that is the way my mind works. I couldn't care less what other people think or perceive, but I don't want to get a sunburn and miss a day at sea.

If anyone has any questions or comments, please feel free. I'm probably the most blunt, candid person around. Well, maybe Rosanne Barr has me covered, but she is older than me, so I will catch up

Felicia

Thank you for sharing your story. My family has been greatly touched by breast cancer, and I too, expect that I may get it someday as well. I only hope that I can have outlook that you have now. You are truly a survivor.

Originally Posted by FeliciaLee

I'm probably the most blunt, candid person around. Well, maybe Rosanne Barr has me covered, but she is older than me, so I will catch up

Felicia

Stick with the baseball cap! Don't need any brain cells being baked!

Felicia, thanks for sharing your story, very encouraging and insightful. I think you should just wear what YOU feel comfortable in and what makes YOU feel good. With that said I'm sure you will look beautiful.

About 5 years ago I had a stage 3 malignant melanoma removed, very scary but I was lucky since the cancer never made into the blood stream. It was like a light switch clicked on and I was no longer worried about what people thought of my very pale skin. I had spent years out in the sun trying to get a tan and cover up the fact that I'm not just pale but almost see-through. Had lots of sunburns but at that time I thought it was better then my natural coloring. Of course all that sunning was the reason I developed cancer. I still love being outside in the sun and often am, I just use lots of sunscreen and wear BIG hats. I will always get people commenting (well mostly jerks) on my pale skin but it just doesn't bother me anymore.

From what I have seen is most people have no clue or don't care how dangerous a "helthy tan" is, and I'm not will to take that risk anymore.

Please wear a hat and lots of sunscreen while on your cruise, keep your head safe.