I did too!Breast cancer or any other kind of cancer can not only changes your body it can really change your mood and skin. From dehydration to red splotches, dry patches or no hair.
As a breast cancer survivor, myself. It can happen not only IN your breast you have to worry about, it appearing ON your breast. A few years ago, I was diagnosed with skin cancer. Not very common for women. It is mainly found in men, especially ones who work and play outdoors without a shirt.
I found a spot that looked like a beauty mark on my right breast out of the blue. It was never there before so I immediately booked an appointment with my dermatologist. After a biopsy, my doctor advised I get Mohs surgery. It was a long painful ordeal and the morning of the surgery, yet another spot popped up right next to the other one. I was a mystery to them, as typically dark haired women do not get it.
THIS is my column featured in the Florida Times-Union newspaper thought you might enjoy it. http://www.jacksonville.com
Beauty pearls of wisdom from one girl to another:Have a mammogram and a complete face and body skin check up too.
Cancer is a very sneaky disease. It has many members and a club that I did not want to ever join. While my results were Sqamous cell carcinoma and not Melanoma, they were able to remove it all. It could have been worse.
Pretty Pick-Me-Ups:
When you have breast cancer or any kind of cancer even applying makeup or brushing your hair can be a chore. You just do not feel like primping!
When you are not up to your usual beauty routine, here are some tips to help you feel and look the best you can…quick!
· Simplify your routine! You do not have to apply a full face of makeup. Skip the foundation and opt for a tinted moisturizer or a light formula foundation. Apply with a sponge that is damp, not dry, as it will make your skin look better. Even a moisturizer will do the trick too.
· Buy a rich, decadent face and body cream. It is important to keep hydrated via drinking water and moisturizing your whole body, including your face.
· Your makeup needs some staying power, as your body chemistry is different now. Try some rice powder, it sets makeup, makes it last longer on your face and helps the colors true.
· When you have cancer, your skin loses its luster. Try out a shimmer face powder or stick. It will make your skin have a luminescent finish.
· Buy pretty lip-glosses, lip balms or lipsticks. I believe lipstick is magic and helps bad days become better. A swipe on the lip and not on your hips is a beautiful thing!
· Find a beautiful hand mirror and don’t use a 5x or 10 x magnification mirror do not scrutinize your every pore.
· A tinted brow gel is great if you lose your brows.
· Make blush your BFF as it is really going to boost your looks and adds color to your face!
· Buy yourself some pretty sheets or loungewear. I wore a yoga pants set; it felt so much nicer than just wearing a nightgown all the time.
· Surround yourself with a scented candle. Lavender soothes and calms you down, vanilla makes you happy, rose and citrus scents offer the feel good factor.
· If you can add baths to your life especially if you are a shower gal, go for it. A massage therapist once told me, and it stayed with me forever, a bath in Epsom salts can do wonders for your health. It is an old fashioned healthful addition to your bath water. Float your cares away. It really relaxes your muscles and detoxifies too.
Don’t be so hard on yourself. Now is the time to take extra care of your body, mind and spirit!
Stay well and be strong…YOU are Gorgeous and an amazing woman!
I love to hear from you…if you need me call or e-mail me. I care about you and your beauty health too!
