Guest guest Posted September 28, 2006 Report Share Posted September 28, 2006 I have labeled them thus, as it sure is a crime the way those little traitors are fleeing the scene (ha : ) e - I want you to know that I saluted you yesterday morning with my gift wrapping scissors (hey, they were handy) right before I gave myself a lovely G.I. Jane look : ) so I could wear my hair (you remember, the one the UPS man lost??) to school. I told my husband at the rate I was replace parts, I should probably relocate to Hollywood with the rest of the plastic peoples : ) Question to those with chemo-induced menopause...how long did it take before your periods stopped? Or did they just sort of gradually slow down? Have a blessed day!! - Jen (A.K.A. Holly Hotflash : ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 28, 2006 Report Share Posted September 28, 2006 I have labeled them thus, as it sure is a crime the way those little traitors are fleeing the scene (ha : ) e - I want you to know that I saluted you yesterday morning with my gift wrapping scissors (hey, they were handy) right before I gave myself a lovely G.I. Jane look : ) so I could wear my hair (you remember, the one the UPS man lost??) to school. I told my husband at the rate I was replace parts, I should probably relocate to Hollywood with the rest of the plastic peoples : ) Question to those with chemo-induced menopause...how long did it take before your periods stopped? Or did they just sort of gradually slow down? Have a blessed day!! - Jen (A.K.A. Holly Hotflash : ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 28, 2006 Report Share Posted September 28, 2006 I have labeled them thus, as it sure is a crime the way those little traitors are fleeing the scene (ha : ) e - I want you to know that I saluted you yesterday morning with my gift wrapping scissors (hey, they were handy) right before I gave myself a lovely G.I. Jane look : ) so I could wear my hair (you remember, the one the UPS man lost??) to school. I told my husband at the rate I was replace parts, I should probably relocate to Hollywood with the rest of the plastic peoples : ) Question to those with chemo-induced menopause...how long did it take before your periods stopped? Or did they just sort of gradually slow down? Have a blessed day!! - Jen (A.K.A. Holly Hotflash : ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 28, 2006 Report Share Posted September 28, 2006 Hi Jen, I had 4 treatments of AC dose-dense (every 2 weeks). Up till then my periods were regular. I had 2 periods, then some slight bleeding after the 2nd one, then I went cold turkey. For a month nothing, then hot flashes started! My last period was January. I'm keeping all my supplies till next January, thanks to and some other women mentioning that their periods came back after a year. - jbuzzard@... wrote on 9/28/2006, 4:55 AM: > > Question to those with chemo-induced menopause...how > long did it take before your periods stopped? Or did they > just sort of gradually slow down? > > Have a blessed day!! > > - Jen (A.K.A. Holly Hotflash : ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 28, 2006 Report Share Posted September 28, 2006 Hi Jen, I had 4 treatments of AC dose-dense (every 2 weeks). Up till then my periods were regular. I had 2 periods, then some slight bleeding after the 2nd one, then I went cold turkey. For a month nothing, then hot flashes started! My last period was January. I'm keeping all my supplies till next January, thanks to and some other women mentioning that their periods came back after a year. - jbuzzard@... wrote on 9/28/2006, 4:55 AM: > > Question to those with chemo-induced menopause...how > long did it take before your periods stopped? Or did they > just sort of gradually slow down? > > Have a blessed day!! > > - Jen (A.K.A. Holly Hotflash : ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 28, 2006 Report Share Posted September 28, 2006 Hi Jen, I had 4 treatments of AC dose-dense (every 2 weeks). Up till then my periods were regular. I had 2 periods, then some slight bleeding after the 2nd one, then I went cold turkey. For a month nothing, then hot flashes started! My last period was January. I'm keeping all my supplies till next January, thanks to and some other women mentioning that their periods came back after a year. - jbuzzard@... wrote on 9/28/2006, 4:55 AM: > > Question to those with chemo-induced menopause...how > long did it take before your periods stopped? Or did they > just sort of gradually slow down? > > Have a blessed day!! > > - Jen (A.K.A. Holly Hotflash : ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 28, 2006 Report Share Posted September 28, 2006 Jen, I was 44 when I had my treatments etc. My period stopped after the 2nd treatment. Never had hot flashes or anything else. Hugs nne Breast Cancer Patients Soul Mates for Life http://www.geocities.com/chucky5741/breastcancerpatients.html BreastCancerStories.com http://www.breastcancerstories.com/content/view/433/161/ Angel Feather Loomer www.angelfeatherloomer.blogspot.com Check out my other ornaments at www.geocities.com/chucky5741/bcornament.html Lots of info and gifts at: www.cancerclub.com Re: Felonious Follicles I have labeled them thus, as it sure is a crime the way those little traitors are fleeing the scene (ha : ) e - I want you to know that I saluted you yesterday morning with my gift wrapping scissors (hey, they were handy) right before I gave myself a lovely G.I. Jane look : ) so I could wear my hair (you remember, the one the UPS man lost??) to school. I told my husband at the rate I was replace parts, I should probably relocate to Hollywood with the rest of the plastic peoples : ) Question to those with chemo-induced menopause...how long did it take before your periods stopped? Or did they just sort of gradually slow down? Have a blessed day!! - Jen (A.K.A. Holly Hotflash : ) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.407 / Virus Database: 268.12.9/458 - Release Date: 9/27/2006 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 28, 2006 Report Share Posted September 28, 2006 Jen, I was 44 when I had my treatments etc. My period stopped after the 2nd treatment. Never had hot flashes or anything else. Hugs nne Breast Cancer Patients Soul Mates for Life http://www.geocities.com/chucky5741/breastcancerpatients.html BreastCancerStories.com http://www.breastcancerstories.com/content/view/433/161/ Angel Feather Loomer www.angelfeatherloomer.blogspot.com Check out my other ornaments at www.geocities.com/chucky5741/bcornament.html Lots of info and gifts at: www.cancerclub.com Re: Felonious Follicles I have labeled them thus, as it sure is a crime the way those little traitors are fleeing the scene (ha : ) e - I want you to know that I saluted you yesterday morning with my gift wrapping scissors (hey, they were handy) right before I gave myself a lovely G.I. Jane look : ) so I could wear my hair (you remember, the one the UPS man lost??) to school. I told my husband at the rate I was replace parts, I should probably relocate to Hollywood with the rest of the plastic peoples : ) Question to those with chemo-induced menopause...how long did it take before your periods stopped? Or did they just sort of gradually slow down? Have a blessed day!! - Jen (A.K.A. Holly Hotflash : ) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.407 / Virus Database: 268.12.9/458 - Release Date: 9/27/2006 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 28, 2006 Report Share Posted September 28, 2006 Jen, I was 44 when I had my treatments etc. My period stopped after the 2nd treatment. Never had hot flashes or anything else. Hugs nne Breast Cancer Patients Soul Mates for Life http://www.geocities.com/chucky5741/breastcancerpatients.html BreastCancerStories.com http://www.breastcancerstories.com/content/view/433/161/ Angel Feather Loomer www.angelfeatherloomer.blogspot.com Check out my other ornaments at www.geocities.com/chucky5741/bcornament.html Lots of info and gifts at: www.cancerclub.com Re: Felonious Follicles I have labeled them thus, as it sure is a crime the way those little traitors are fleeing the scene (ha : ) e - I want you to know that I saluted you yesterday morning with my gift wrapping scissors (hey, they were handy) right before I gave myself a lovely G.I. Jane look : ) so I could wear my hair (you remember, the one the UPS man lost??) to school. I told my husband at the rate I was replace parts, I should probably relocate to Hollywood with the rest of the plastic peoples : ) Question to those with chemo-induced menopause...how long did it take before your periods stopped? Or did they just sort of gradually slow down? Have a blessed day!! - Jen (A.K.A. Holly Hotflash : ) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.407 / Virus Database: 268.12.9/458 - Release Date: 9/27/2006 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 28, 2006 Report Share Posted September 28, 2006 Dear Holly Hotflash: You are toooo funny! I began my lovely journey into menopause (at 48) and the world of hot flashes after my second chemo treatment. Haven't had a period since June and they tell me I'm not producing est. so I won't have it again. We can be pretty certain about that because I do have to get a hysterectomy the end of October. Mine seem to come in the evening mostly and I'm steaming hot from the inside out. Strange, but true. I've found that sticking your head in the freezer helps greatly. they only last, for me, about 2 minutes. Welcome to our " later years " . Hugs, Ellen > > I have labeled them thus, as it sure is a crime the way those > little traitors are fleeing the scene (ha : ) > > e - I want you to know that I saluted you yesterday > morning with my gift wrapping scissors (hey, they were handy) > right before I gave myself a lovely G.I. Jane look : ) so I could > wear my hair (you remember, the one the UPS man lost??) > to school. I told my husband at the rate I was replace parts, I > should probably relocate to Hollywood with the rest of the > plastic peoples : ) > > Question to those with chemo-induced menopause...how > long did it take before your periods stopped? Or did they > just sort of gradually slow down? > > Have a blessed day!! > > - Jen (A.K.A. Holly Hotflash : ) > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 28, 2006 Report Share Posted September 28, 2006 Dear Holly Hotflash: You are toooo funny! I began my lovely journey into menopause (at 48) and the world of hot flashes after my second chemo treatment. Haven't had a period since June and they tell me I'm not producing est. so I won't have it again. We can be pretty certain about that because I do have to get a hysterectomy the end of October. Mine seem to come in the evening mostly and I'm steaming hot from the inside out. Strange, but true. I've found that sticking your head in the freezer helps greatly. they only last, for me, about 2 minutes. Welcome to our " later years " . Hugs, Ellen > > I have labeled them thus, as it sure is a crime the way those > little traitors are fleeing the scene (ha : ) > > e - I want you to know that I saluted you yesterday > morning with my gift wrapping scissors (hey, they were handy) > right before I gave myself a lovely G.I. Jane look : ) so I could > wear my hair (you remember, the one the UPS man lost??) > to school. I told my husband at the rate I was replace parts, I > should probably relocate to Hollywood with the rest of the > plastic peoples : ) > > Question to those with chemo-induced menopause...how > long did it take before your periods stopped? Or did they > just sort of gradually slow down? > > Have a blessed day!! > > - Jen (A.K.A. Holly Hotflash : ) > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 28, 2006 Report Share Posted September 28, 2006 Dear Holly Hotflash: You are toooo funny! I began my lovely journey into menopause (at 48) and the world of hot flashes after my second chemo treatment. Haven't had a period since June and they tell me I'm not producing est. so I won't have it again. We can be pretty certain about that because I do have to get a hysterectomy the end of October. Mine seem to come in the evening mostly and I'm steaming hot from the inside out. Strange, but true. I've found that sticking your head in the freezer helps greatly. they only last, for me, about 2 minutes. Welcome to our " later years " . Hugs, Ellen > > I have labeled them thus, as it sure is a crime the way those > little traitors are fleeing the scene (ha : ) > > e - I want you to know that I saluted you yesterday > morning with my gift wrapping scissors (hey, they were handy) > right before I gave myself a lovely G.I. Jane look : ) so I could > wear my hair (you remember, the one the UPS man lost??) > to school. I told my husband at the rate I was replace parts, I > should probably relocate to Hollywood with the rest of the > plastic peoples : ) > > Question to those with chemo-induced menopause...how > long did it take before your periods stopped? Or did they > just sort of gradually slow down? > > Have a blessed day!! > > - Jen (A.K.A. Holly Hotflash : ) > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 28, 2006 Report Share Posted September 28, 2006 Jen; I was wondering the same thing about menopause. You and I seem to be on the same chemo schedule. My second one is on October 3rd. My hair is also falling out. I thought I'd be ok with it but that first clump was very traumatizing. My son stopped at home while working and I was a mess !! He just told me that it was ok. I'm still me whether or not I have hair and that he loved me. His girlfriend then took me turban shopping. We had a giggle over some of the options !! I then went to work and my agents at work said that they were going to buy me a leather do rag from the motorcycle shop!! I wouldn't put it past them !! We usually dress up for Halloween at work so I figured hey, I can dress up as a biker !! Might as well have some fun with all of this. Still pondering the wig option. Hope everyone has a good day !! Laurie > > I have labeled them thus, as it sure is a crime the way those > little traitors are fleeing the scene (ha : ) > > e - I want you to know that I saluted you yesterday > morning with my gift wrapping scissors (hey, they were handy) > right before I gave myself a lovely G.I. Jane look : ) so I could > wear my hair (you remember, the one the UPS man lost??) > to school. I told my husband at the rate I was replace parts, I > should probably relocate to Hollywood with the rest of the > plastic peoples : ) > > Question to those with chemo-induced menopause...how > long did it take before your periods stopped? Or did they > just sort of gradually slow down? > > Have a blessed day!! > > - Jen (A.K.A. Holly Hotflash : ) > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 28, 2006 Report Share Posted September 28, 2006 Jen; I was wondering the same thing about menopause. You and I seem to be on the same chemo schedule. My second one is on October 3rd. My hair is also falling out. I thought I'd be ok with it but that first clump was very traumatizing. My son stopped at home while working and I was a mess !! He just told me that it was ok. I'm still me whether or not I have hair and that he loved me. His girlfriend then took me turban shopping. We had a giggle over some of the options !! I then went to work and my agents at work said that they were going to buy me a leather do rag from the motorcycle shop!! I wouldn't put it past them !! We usually dress up for Halloween at work so I figured hey, I can dress up as a biker !! Might as well have some fun with all of this. Still pondering the wig option. Hope everyone has a good day !! Laurie > > I have labeled them thus, as it sure is a crime the way those > little traitors are fleeing the scene (ha : ) > > e - I want you to know that I saluted you yesterday > morning with my gift wrapping scissors (hey, they were handy) > right before I gave myself a lovely G.I. Jane look : ) so I could > wear my hair (you remember, the one the UPS man lost??) > to school. I told my husband at the rate I was replace parts, I > should probably relocate to Hollywood with the rest of the > plastic peoples : ) > > Question to those with chemo-induced menopause...how > long did it take before your periods stopped? Or did they > just sort of gradually slow down? > > Have a blessed day!! > > - Jen (A.K.A. Holly Hotflash : ) > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 28, 2006 Report Share Posted September 28, 2006 > > > > Question to those with chemo-induced > menopause...how > > long did it take before your periods stopped? Or > did they > > just sort of gradually slow down? > > my last period was july 2--just like that.(the same day as my second treatment of a/c) now hot flashes, mostly in the evenings, and night sweats, which wake me up...> > > > __________________________________________________ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 28, 2006 Report Share Posted September 28, 2006 > > > > Question to those with chemo-induced > menopause...how > > long did it take before your periods stopped? Or > did they > > just sort of gradually slow down? > > my last period was july 2--just like that.(the same day as my second treatment of a/c) now hot flashes, mostly in the evenings, and night sweats, which wake me up...> > > > __________________________________________________ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 28, 2006 Report Share Posted September 28, 2006 Good morning ladies I hope every one is doing great today, and if you are waiting I hope you find some peace while you do. I had to get my input in this one... Margaritas first big chunk was also hard, but after that she has learned to cope with it with some humor, Gloria, the other twin, is always telling her to wear a hat or turban, Margarita says is too hot and she dont mind " going bald " so there we are driving somewhere or at a Dr.s office and all of the sudden Margaritas head gear comes off..... and Gloria wishes she could hide in our purse lol.... Gloria will be starting chemo soonest they get rid of all this fluid she has accumulated ( surgery was 5 months ago, and then she burned really bad during radiation ) she also had an infection, the fluid was growing some bacteria, anyways it has been months of drains and vacs and all that stuff but I am affraid she will be devastaded if she looses her hair with the chemo...... she didnt loose it the first time around she swears... ( that was 15 years ago ) --------------------------------- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 28, 2006 Report Share Posted September 28, 2006 Good morning ladies I hope every one is doing great today, and if you are waiting I hope you find some peace while you do. I had to get my input in this one... Margaritas first big chunk was also hard, but after that she has learned to cope with it with some humor, Gloria, the other twin, is always telling her to wear a hat or turban, Margarita says is too hot and she dont mind " going bald " so there we are driving somewhere or at a Dr.s office and all of the sudden Margaritas head gear comes off..... and Gloria wishes she could hide in our purse lol.... Gloria will be starting chemo soonest they get rid of all this fluid she has accumulated ( surgery was 5 months ago, and then she burned really bad during radiation ) she also had an infection, the fluid was growing some bacteria, anyways it has been months of drains and vacs and all that stuff but I am affraid she will be devastaded if she looses her hair with the chemo...... she didnt loose it the first time around she swears... ( that was 15 years ago ) --------------------------------- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 28, 2006 Report Share Posted September 28, 2006 Good morning ladies I hope every one is doing great today, and if you are waiting I hope you find some peace while you do. I had to get my input in this one... Margaritas first big chunk was also hard, but after that she has learned to cope with it with some humor, Gloria, the other twin, is always telling her to wear a hat or turban, Margarita says is too hot and she dont mind " going bald " so there we are driving somewhere or at a Dr.s office and all of the sudden Margaritas head gear comes off..... and Gloria wishes she could hide in our purse lol.... Gloria will be starting chemo soonest they get rid of all this fluid she has accumulated ( surgery was 5 months ago, and then she burned really bad during radiation ) she also had an infection, the fluid was growing some bacteria, anyways it has been months of drains and vacs and all that stuff but I am affraid she will be devastaded if she looses her hair with the chemo...... she didnt loose it the first time around she swears... ( that was 15 years ago ) --------------------------------- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 28, 2006 Report Share Posted September 28, 2006 Laurie: I guess we are running pretty much the same : ) my 2nd A/C is Oct. 5th. I actually thought I had the hair thing well planned in advance (ordered hair on August 5th) unfortunately, UPS went and LOST MY HAIR...the replacement for my replacement hair arrived just last week (whew!) My hair was about waist length at the end of May, got it cut to just past my shoulders in June, was diagnosed in July, had it cut short to match wig in August, and (as of yesterday) I am now sporting a temporary (VERY) GI Jane do until the rest of it bails so I could start wearing my " bought hair " : ) I am not really traumatized (it's not like I didn't know this was coming : ) I have opted to handle this issue in a very mature, dignified, adult manner...I just blow a raspberry at my Hoo-Ah haircut every time I pass a mirror (works for me : ) a Young has some very nice wigs that are not too $ outrageous. (you can request a catalog online). Since I had a teacher at work ask me for my hairdresser's phone number, I'd have to say it looks pretty darn real...ha, ha, ha (made my day : ) - Jen On Thu, 28 Sep 2006 13:09:50 -0000 " laurjaho " writes: > Jen; > > I was wondering the same thing about menopause. You and I seem to be > on the same chemo schedule. My second one is on October 3rd. My hair > is also falling out. I thought I'd be ok with it but that first > clump > was very traumatizing. My son stopped at home while working and I > was > a mess !! He just told me that it was ok. I'm still me whether or > not > I have hair and that he loved me. His girlfriend then took me turban > shopping. We had a giggle over some of the options !! I then went to > work and my agents at work said that they were going to buy me a > leather do rag from the motorcycle shop!! I wouldn't put it past > them !! We usually dress up for Halloween at work so I figured hey, > I can dress up as a biker !! Might as well have some fun with all of > this. Still pondering the wig option. > > Hope everyone has a good day !! > > Laurie > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 28, 2006 Report Share Posted September 28, 2006 Laurie: I guess we are running pretty much the same : ) my 2nd A/C is Oct. 5th. I actually thought I had the hair thing well planned in advance (ordered hair on August 5th) unfortunately, UPS went and LOST MY HAIR...the replacement for my replacement hair arrived just last week (whew!) My hair was about waist length at the end of May, got it cut to just past my shoulders in June, was diagnosed in July, had it cut short to match wig in August, and (as of yesterday) I am now sporting a temporary (VERY) GI Jane do until the rest of it bails so I could start wearing my " bought hair " : ) I am not really traumatized (it's not like I didn't know this was coming : ) I have opted to handle this issue in a very mature, dignified, adult manner...I just blow a raspberry at my Hoo-Ah haircut every time I pass a mirror (works for me : ) a Young has some very nice wigs that are not too $ outrageous. (you can request a catalog online). Since I had a teacher at work ask me for my hairdresser's phone number, I'd have to say it looks pretty darn real...ha, ha, ha (made my day : ) - Jen On Thu, 28 Sep 2006 13:09:50 -0000 " laurjaho " writes: > Jen; > > I was wondering the same thing about menopause. You and I seem to be > on the same chemo schedule. My second one is on October 3rd. My hair > is also falling out. I thought I'd be ok with it but that first > clump > was very traumatizing. My son stopped at home while working and I > was > a mess !! He just told me that it was ok. I'm still me whether or > not > I have hair and that he loved me. His girlfriend then took me turban > shopping. We had a giggle over some of the options !! I then went to > work and my agents at work said that they were going to buy me a > leather do rag from the motorcycle shop!! I wouldn't put it past > them !! We usually dress up for Halloween at work so I figured hey, > I can dress up as a biker !! Might as well have some fun with all of > this. Still pondering the wig option. > > Hope everyone has a good day !! > > Laurie > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 28, 2006 Report Share Posted September 28, 2006 Laurie: I guess we are running pretty much the same : ) my 2nd A/C is Oct. 5th. I actually thought I had the hair thing well planned in advance (ordered hair on August 5th) unfortunately, UPS went and LOST MY HAIR...the replacement for my replacement hair arrived just last week (whew!) My hair was about waist length at the end of May, got it cut to just past my shoulders in June, was diagnosed in July, had it cut short to match wig in August, and (as of yesterday) I am now sporting a temporary (VERY) GI Jane do until the rest of it bails so I could start wearing my " bought hair " : ) I am not really traumatized (it's not like I didn't know this was coming : ) I have opted to handle this issue in a very mature, dignified, adult manner...I just blow a raspberry at my Hoo-Ah haircut every time I pass a mirror (works for me : ) a Young has some very nice wigs that are not too $ outrageous. (you can request a catalog online). Since I had a teacher at work ask me for my hairdresser's phone number, I'd have to say it looks pretty darn real...ha, ha, ha (made my day : ) - Jen On Thu, 28 Sep 2006 13:09:50 -0000 " laurjaho " writes: > Jen; > > I was wondering the same thing about menopause. You and I seem to be > on the same chemo schedule. My second one is on October 3rd. My hair > is also falling out. I thought I'd be ok with it but that first > clump > was very traumatizing. My son stopped at home while working and I > was > a mess !! He just told me that it was ok. I'm still me whether or > not > I have hair and that he loved me. His girlfriend then took me turban > shopping. We had a giggle over some of the options !! I then went to > work and my agents at work said that they were going to buy me a > leather do rag from the motorcycle shop!! I wouldn't put it past > them !! We usually dress up for Halloween at work so I figured hey, > I can dress up as a biker !! Might as well have some fun with all of > this. Still pondering the wig option. > > Hope everyone has a good day !! > > Laurie > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 28, 2006 Report Share Posted September 28, 2006 I had my 1st AC Chemo last year May 2, 2005, my 2nd AC was May 16, 2005. My last period was May17, 2005, so it;s been way over a year for me. I did have my FSH,Estrodiol and Estrogen levels checked and they all clearly show I am in full blown menapause. > > Question to those with chemo-induced menopause... Qu > long did it take before your periods stopped? Or did they > just sort of gradually slow down Vicki K. Dallas/Fort Worth, Texas _Our Fur Kid's_ (http://www.picturetrail.com/yorkies4times) Biopsy Dx'd 3-23-05 w/ 3 cm tumor MRM 4-5-05 w/ 2 tumor's 5 cm, and 6 cm (right side) 5+/16 nodes Stage III A ER/PR-, Her2/neu ++ Begin Chemo 5-2-05 4XAC Dose Dense, 4X Abraxane Dose Dense (ended August 05) 28 Rad's ended October 13, 2005 Started Herceptin Weekly August 2005 for one year, will be done this August 2006. Had a Simple mastectomy left side after Mamo showed increased micro-calcifications. Jan. 17 2006. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 28, 2006 Report Share Posted September 28, 2006 it's okay to feel bad about losing your hair. I took pictures with my long hair ..it was up to my waist. Because it was thinning. after my first chemo I was brushing my hair and a bunch of hair came out.. so I just cut it up to my shoulders.. I gave my husband a lock of my hair. Since he started to cry with me when it fell out. Take it easy.. and be positive.. Signia minneapolis --- jbuzzard@... wrote: > Laurie: > > I guess we are running pretty much the same : ) > my 2nd A/C is > Oct. 5th. I actually thought I had the hair thing > well planned in > advance (ordered hair on August 5th) unfortunately, > UPS went > and LOST MY HAIR...the replacement for my > replacement hair > arrived just last week (whew!) > > My hair was about waist length at the end of May, > got it cut to > just past my shoulders in June, was diagnosed in > July, had it > cut short to match wig in August, and (as of > yesterday) I am > now sporting a temporary (VERY) GI Jane do until the > rest of it > bails so I could start wearing my " bought hair " : ) > I am not > really traumatized (it's not like I didn't know this > was coming : ) > I have opted to handle this issue in a very mature, > dignified, > adult manner...I just blow a raspberry at my Hoo-Ah > haircut > every time I pass a mirror (works for me : ) a > Young has > some very nice wigs that are not too $ outrageous. > (you can > request a catalog online). Since I had a teacher at > work ask > me for my hairdresser's phone number, I'd have to > say it > looks pretty darn real...ha, ha, ha (made my day : ) > > - Jen > > > > On Thu, 28 Sep 2006 13:09:50 -0000 " laurjaho " > > writes: > > Jen; > > > > I was wondering the same thing about menopause. > You and I seem to be > > on the same chemo schedule. My second one is on > October 3rd. My hair > > is also falling out. I thought I'd be ok with it > but that first > > clump > > was very traumatizing. My son stopped at home > while working and I > > was > a mess !! He just told me that it was ok. > I'm still me whether or > > > not > I have hair and that he loved me. His > girlfriend then took me > turban > > shopping. We had a giggle over some of the options > !! I then went to > > work and my agents at work said that they were > going to buy me a > > leather do rag from the motorcycle shop!! I > wouldn't put it past > > them !! We usually dress up for Halloween at work > so I figured hey, > > I can dress up as a biker !! Might as well have > some fun with all of > > this. Still pondering the wig option. > > > > Hope everyone has a good day !! > > > > Laurie > > > > > > > __________________________________________________ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 29, 2006 Report Share Posted September 29, 2006 hey, First, are you getting a shot to shut your ovaries down?? I am. I got my first shot at the first chemo treatment in June, and my last period was in July. I had 2 chemo treatments in july also. I get the triptorilin shot. Sandy > > I have labeled them thus, as it sure is a crime the way those > little traitors are fleeing the scene (ha : ) > > e - I want you to know that I saluted you yesterday > morning with my gift wrapping scissors (hey, they were handy) > right before I gave myself a lovely G.I. Jane look : ) so I could > wear my hair (you remember, the one the UPS man lost??) > to school. I told my husband at the rate I was replace parts, I > should probably relocate to Hollywood with the rest of the > plastic peoples : ) > > Question to those with chemo-induced menopause...how > long did it take before your periods stopped? Or did they > just sort of gradually slow down? > > Have a blessed day!! > > - Jen (A.K.A. Holly Hotflash : ) > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You are posting as a guest. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.
Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible.