Yesterday, while at an appointment at Brenda Kay Hair Specialties the shop owner, Brenda, asked me about my cancer.
I’m very comfortable and open about my disease; sharing my story is my way of being an advocate. I touched on taking an oral targeted therapy, alectinib, that will soon be approved by the FDA. Confusion – all over her face.
“Oh, the pill I am taking is offered through a clinical trial. It should be approved soon. I am actually going to Florida next week to talk about my life on this drug. I am a huge fan…it works great.”
Brenda asked, “Really? How do you know it is so good?”
I started to chuckle and say, “I’m able to see you!”
When the laughter died down between us, she gave me a look, the look of I’m still waiting for an answer.
“I have stage 4 lung cancer. To be out and about, going and doing, laughing about loosing my hair, is a big deal. Who knows where I’d be if I didn’t have this pill.”
“Wait. You have stage 4…. stage 4 lung cancer???”
Exactly. That reaction is precisely how I know that this drug is working.
LOVE THE WIG!!! It looks really fabulous.
Kim you continue to impress me. Your positive outlook, openness to share to help and educate others, your tenacity to pursue clinical trials to help you battle this disease. I was serious when I said you will be on the cover of a magazine inspiring people and giving people hope to fight Cancer. Keep up the fight. Your hair cut is super cute. Have a great trip to Florida
Big hugs to you and thanks for educating people.
Cute ‘doo!
Thanks Kel!