Hello, everybody,
Instead of my hair falling out in clumps, we beat it to the punch. And, when my oncologist said “your hair will fall out on Day 12 after chemo”, I whipped out my calendar and got ‘er done.
A special thanks to my hairstylist and now-buzz-master, Rosanna, from the Pro Club. If any locals are having a bad hair day or need a change, call Rosanna.
Also loved having our good friends, Stephanie and Jeff, supporting me during the ‘event’. Then there was Mathis, of course, who was the D.J., photographer and comedian.
Enjoy the documentation and wardrobe change! Over the next few days, I will be a pure bald. New trick I learned from my nurses: use those round lint rollers to remove the remaining hair. Rosanna also trimmed a wig for me so I don’t have to be the “cancer baldy” wherever I go.
Tracy was a beautiful baldy so I had an inkling of what I would look like.
Hugs and love,
Dana
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- Rosanna is ready!
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- A small beverage prior
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- Really? Are we doing this?
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- YES! No turning back now.
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- Music, laughter…buzz away!
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- Okay, we’ll start with a mohawk
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- Very cool…NOT!
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- It took longer than I thought.
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- I’m kinda liking this.
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- OH! Can we go back and scrap this whole thing?
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- Just keep going.
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- It feels kinda breezy!
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- Yeah, this won’t be so bad
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- I’m settled down now.
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- Or not.
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- I can’t see myself yet…soon.
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- Jeff and Steph were great supporters.
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- Gotta have fun, eh?
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- And the sun was shining
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- Rosanna is hysterical…her selfie
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- Who was photo-bombing who?
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- Fun times at the Manciagli-Dunn residence
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- Thank you, Rosanna!
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- Dana, Rosanna, Mathis
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- Rosanna has Mathis’ number
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- My darling Mathis thinks I’m HOT!
Dana's Cancer Conquest 
You are as beautiful as always. Love you much.
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You are gorgeous!!
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You rock a buzz cut! 💜💜💜👊💜👊💜👊💜💜💜
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Dana: I have seen many pictures of you over the years and I truly think these are the most beautiful. Your life spirit and radiance is literally shining out of every one. Just gorgeous, inside and out. Thank you for sharing this part of the journey. We are with you. xo, Jennifer Hughes
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You look so gorgeous you could have done this sooner…. great stylin’…. girl!!
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You ARE hot!
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Dana,
I am Greg’s cousin Chris. I was just diagnosed with ovarian cancer. I had a cyst on the ovary that burst and sent me to the hospital for 6 and major surgery. I will be going in for a total hysterectomy within a few weeks. I will do chemo after that. I want to thank you for posting this. I will probably do the same thing. Stay strong!!!!
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Thank you for sharing, Chris, and of course I remember you! I’m sorry for all you are going through. Know that all the medical “stuff” is temporary…a speed bump. You’ll crush this like I’ll crush mine. Whenever you want my chemo tricks I’m learning about, just yell and we’ll talk.
Warmest hug,
Dana
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You look completely radiant!
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Dana, you look beautiful! Thanks for sharing the pics. Jennifer
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Mathis is right – you are HOT. So much better to do the buzz than watch it fall – that’s what I like about you – getting out ahead of the puck on the ice rink. Hope to see you this weekend buzz babe!
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You are as gorgeous as Tracy. I see your strength in your eyes. Mathis has a nice buzz going also…
Gladiating with you with love,
Kathleen
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You are BEAUTIFUL!!!
love you!
Luana
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Hey, Dana! Yes, the light within you, shines brightly, even, as, it always has! Light of God’s Beauty.
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Your beauty shines through your eyes!
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As lovely as ever Dana you shall always be!!!!!!
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Dana
You are amazing! Shara and I send positive thoughts and energy! Let us know if we can help in anyway
Scott and Shara
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Thank you, Scott and Shara, and, yes, pick a date after April 6 for you two to come over for dinner! It’s time!
Hugs from the baldy and Mathis,
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Hi Dana,
Saw your news on Facebook last night and wanted to reach out to you. Your gladiator spirit is inspiring and your smile so bright is contagious. My thoughts and prayers are with you! I agree with amazing group of friends: You are stunning!!!!!
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Dear Dana,
Beautiful pictures , beautiful thoughts. I feel blessed that you and your family are in my life.
Love, Grandma Judy
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