Guest guest Posted October 24, 2004 Report Share Posted October 24, 2004 Pam: What kind of treatment did you have? ren Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 25, 2004 Report Share Posted October 25, 2004 Hi Ren First I had a bilateral MRM, then I had 6 rounds FAC (4 before delivery and 2 after), about a month after chemo was finished I had 6 weeks of rads. Nothing since except tram flap reconstruction. Pam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 26, 2004 Report Share Posted October 26, 2004 I am having 8 rounds then 6 weeks of rad. Sounds like a similiar treatment. thanks ren Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 31, 2004 Report Share Posted October 31, 2004 I will take that luck, thanks. ren Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 31, 2004 Report Share Posted October 31, 2004 Pam: I also chose not to do it because I had a breast reduction last year and then hit with breast surgery again this year, and this was all tooo much. I am glad you are happy with yours. ren Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 19, 2004 Report Share Posted November 19, 2004 When it gets thin does it come back thick later after treatment? ren Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 19, 2004 Report Share Posted November 19, 2004 Ren Mine all fell out in less that 3 weeks. It came back darker and curly, but eventually changed back to how it was originally. Pam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 19, 2004 Report Share Posted November 19, 2004 > When it gets thin does it come back thick later after treatment? > > ren Ren, after the A/C treatments my thin, straight, baby fine hair came back thicker...and CURLY! The curls only lasted about 14 months or so, but the body is still there after 5 years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 19, 2004 Report Share Posted November 19, 2004 My hair came in thicker and better texture and curley...wish the curls had lasted cause I sure did like them...Huggsrendurall@... wrote: When it gets thin does it come back thick later after treatment? ren Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 19, 2004 Report Share Posted November 19, 2004 thanks Pam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Guest guest Posted November 23, 2004 Report Share Posted November 23, 2004 Thank you so much. My sister is coming in to do the cooking for me. I am so blessed that she comes 6 hours away to be with me. God is good. I hope your Thanksgiving is the best ever. Ren Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 28, 2004 Report Share Posted November 28, 2004 Thanks Pam. I have been sick a few days this time, I go to church with one of the nurses at my drs. office and spoke with her and you are right I need to have some adjustments on my meds. The hair thing is bothering me. I guess it makes it more real even on the days I feel good. I don't mean to whine, it's just life has taken a new turn and I am having to adjust. Some days I do well and some days I cry. It is really great to have all of you here to talk with and you help us. Thanks ..... ren Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 29, 2004 Report Share Posted November 29, 2004 Ren you are not whinning. We are all here to help each other through the bad times and be glad for the good times. Hugs nne Breast Cancer Patients Soul Mates for Lifehttp://www.geocities.com/chucky5741/breastcancerpatients.html Check out my breast cancer ornaments at:http://www.geocities.com/chucky5741/bcornament.htmlalso check out my other ornaments and lots of nice gifts at:http://www.cancerclub.com Re: Pam Thanks Pam. I have been sick a few days this time, I go to church with one of the nurses at my drs. office and spoke with her and you are right I need to have some adjustments on my meds. The hair thing is bothering me. I guess it makes it more real even on the days I feel good. I don't mean to whine, it's just life has taken a new turn and I am having to adjust. Some days I do well and some days I cry. It is really great to have all of you here to talk with and you help us. Thanks ..... ren Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 29, 2004 Report Share Posted November 29, 2004 Ren I don't think you are whining. That's what we are all here for, to help each other through these things. Some of us have been there and can help. For some reason the hair thing didn't bother me very much, I just didn't want to die and if I had to be bald for a while it was well worth it. It is harder for some people. A lady that was having her first visit the same time as I was came out of the office in tears saying she would rather die than loose her hair! She did have the chemo though. I just figured I would loose my hair so when they told me it wasn't a big shock. Hang in there, it will get better. hugs Pam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 29, 2004 Report Share Posted November 29, 2004 Lynn I had chemo when I had a cold. As long as the blood counts are OK and you aren't running a fever they will probably go on with it, I hope so. Good luck, thinking of you Pam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 29, 2004 Report Share Posted November 29, 2004 Ren your feelings are what we have all felt at one time or another some take losing the hair worse than others... for me the night I shaved my head I was taking control....some days I stayed in and cried all day and other days I made my self get up and go...if nothing else get dressed and go out to the shop and talk to the girl that worked there....I have a hair salon attached to my house.... and I was always amazed as to how good they made me feel....the would tell this little short fat bald lady how beautiful I was and how courageous I was and they all had to rub my bald head for luck....and would say "Oh my your hair is already starting to come back in and I took pictures of me before I started Chemo with my beautiful locks and the night I became bald and then every two weeks after....and my hair came back better than ever....my prayers are with you and all the others that are going through this stage....and I look back and amazed at those pictures....Angel Huggs and Prayers rendurall@... wrote: Thanks Pam. I have been sick a few days this time, I go to church with one of the nurses at my drs. office and spoke with her and you are right I need to have some adjustments on my meds. The hair thing is bothering me. I guess it makes it more real even on the days I feel good. I don't mean to whine, it's just life has taken a new turn and I am having to adjust. Some days I do well and some days I cry. It is really great to have all of you here to talk with and you help us. Thanks ..... ren Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 29, 2004 Report Share Posted November 29, 2004 I certainly would rather LIVE than worry about the hair thing. I am a little embarrased, seems like I am a vain person. I guess I will work on that one for a while. thanks Pam ren Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 29, 2004 Report Share Posted November 29, 2004 I think we're allowed to whine and cry once in awhile. It is a big adjustment to make and not an easy one. The hair thing is starting to bother me now also. It wasn't at first, but the closer it gets...... To top it off, now I have a cold. Do you think they'll still give me the chemo tomorrow? The cold started last Friday, so I'm on the tail end. I hate to put it off any longer.... Lynn > Thanks Pam. I have been sick a few days this time, I go to church with one > of the nurses at my drs. office and spoke with her and you are right I need to > have some adjustments on my meds. The hair thing is bothering me. I guess it > makes it more real even on the days I feel good. I don't mean to whine, it's > just life has taken a new turn and I am having to adjust. Some days I do > well and some days I cry. It is really great to have all of you here to talk > with and you help us. Thanks ..... > > ren Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 29, 2004 Report Share Posted November 29, 2004 Ren I didn't mean that you are vain. Not in the least. Its just that for some reason it bothers some ladies more than others. You should be able to get a brochure on how to fold scarves from the American Cancer Society. I wore scarves and a wig. But the scarves were more comfortable. At home and at night I wore one of those cheap knit hats to keep my head warm. But I didn't have the internet or the sources available now. They have some really cute knit hats out there now, plus the ones on this site. Blessings Pam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 29, 2004 Report Share Posted November 29, 2004 I know you didn't mean that Pam, I am learning more about me and I think maybe I was vain. Looking one way and thinking things about yourself and then your stripped of the outer things that are your makeup can bring you down. I have low self-esteem about my apprearance already. I have a lot of self-esteem about my capabilities, but not looks and I have worked hard this summer to exercise, diet, nutrition to be the best I could be to find out that I was not healthy at all. It has all been mind blowing. Now I need to learn new things to feel good about myself. Thank you, ren Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 29, 2004 Report Share Posted November 29, 2004 He is 52 and I am 46. Thank you for making me feel good, tonight was a night for feel good things. I am now hairless, well except for a buzz. It's hard, but I want to get to where all of you are. You are all so awesome, I am so glad I found you. ren Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 30, 2004 Report Share Posted November 30, 2004 Wow, Ren, I too thought you were in your thirties. I know you are just a beautiful without hair as you were with it. Check with your local American Cancer Society about the "Looking Good, Feeling Better" campaign. They will help you with makeup and scarf tips and other things. I hope the tenderness goes away now that you've buzzed you hair. Mine fell out so quickly I never shaved it. Blessings Pam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 30, 2004 Report Share Posted November 30, 2004 Gee, I thought you were about 35 and he was close to 60! I hope you get to where we are, too. We are SURVIVORS! rendurall@... wrote: He is 52 and I am 46. Thank you for making me feel good, tonight was a night for feel good things. I am now hairless, well except for a buzz. It's hard, but I want to get to where all of you are. You are all so awesome, I am so glad I found you. ren Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 7, 2004 Report Share Posted December 7, 2004 thanks for the info. ren Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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