CANCER DIAGNOSIS: TALK TO SUSAN’S SPECIAL NEEDS WHEN FIRST DIAGNOSED

CANCER DIAGNOSIS: TALK TO SUSAN’S SPECIAL NEEDS WHEN FIRST DIAGNOSED

1. What side effects can I expect from chemotherapy
2. If I lose my hair how soon will it fall out and what are my options
3. Skin care is extremely important due to changes in your body chemistry
4. What happens after my mastectomy/Are there products for me
5. Cancer is an individual experience. There is only one way to handle all of the choices presented to you – Your Way

Susan is an oncology nurse and breast cancer survivor and author. She was diagnosed in 1992 and elected to have a mastectomy and full course of chemotherapy. She had been working with cancer patients her entire career. She quickly discovered the trials experienced with the initial diagnosis and ensuing treatment. She lost her hair and went into menopause. She was surprised to find how few products were available. She now has a business helping women undergoing chemotherapy and radiation treatment. Susan's Special Needs carries a beautiful selection of human hair, synthetic and blended wigs custom tailored to fit your head in comfort, mastectomy bras and breast forms, all natural skin care products, fashionable headwear and scarves.

We address the emotional issue of appearance with our clients all the time. Our own individual impression of who we are and how we present ourselves to the world influences the choices we make to accommodate changes during treatment. In my experience as an oncology nurse, breast cancer survivor, and what I have learned in my own practice, there is no right way or wrong way to address the changes that occur in our appearance. There is only “your” way. Women should be given options and then choose what is best for them, their comfort, their lifestyle and budget.

Susan’s Special Needs is conveniently located at 24052 Woodward Avenue, Pleasant Ridge, MI 48069. Please contact us at 248-544-4287 or visit www.SusansSpecialNeeds.com.