Tom’s of Maine

 

Throughout Radiation treatment, my skin is likely to get sunburned and sensitive, and it is recommended that I use all natural, fragrance free lotions during this time. So like a good patient, I purchased some all natural, Tom’s of Maine. I was amenable to the switch, having heard that the aluminum in other deoderants is linked to Alzheimers, and decided that all natural deoderant was a smart choice all around.

Let me just tell you, Tom’s makes a bad situation worse. I have never been so smelly in my life as after a day of sweating and wearing Tom’s deoderant. You’re better off wearing nothing at all, I guarantee the smell of your own sweat and salt is far better left alone. Lee tested the theory on the same day, and I can attest to the fact that he, too, smelled to high heaven.

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90’s Throwback

This week is my last week home before beginning Radiation and returning to work. I’ve been feeling a little anxious about both, and have been in a deep funk all week. Lately I’ve been feeling very cancer-free, making every effort to take my body back, going so far as to go on a 21 day cleanse; free of caffeine, grains, red meat, alcohol and dairy. I’ve suprised myself with my ability to be so committed, now 13 days in (OK, I’ll admit to backsliding with a glass of wine, but three weeks is a long time!). It hasn’t been easy, but I feel great – not sick, like a girl with cancer. 

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