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Old 05-11-2010, 08:09 PM   #5
vlcarr
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Re: Post-chemo hair "fairy dust" (aka dandruff)

I saw a story on TV today. Forgot what show. They were talking about dandruff and dry scalp and said to add some tea tree oil drops to your shampoo.

I had to go to the health food store today to pick up a specific type of probiotic my physical therapist mentioned. So, I was going to get some tea tree oil and when I explained what I wanted it for. Lo and behold, they had tea tree oil shampoo.

Since I don't have much hair a dab will do me. The bottle I got was around $8.00. Just thought I would pass this along. I'll see if it helps.
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Vicky
Age 47, TN, Diagnosed 05/09
Her2+, ER/PR-, Stage III, 2 tumors = 1 8cm tumor
Grade 3
Sentinel Node Biopsy-speck present in 1 node
Completed 3 month clinical trial of weekly Herceptin and 1000mg Tykerb daily
Tumor no longer present
Right mastectomy and lymph node removal 09/25/09
No cancer present at time of surgery, none in lymph nodes
Start TCH 10/15, every 3 weeks for 4 months followed by radiation
Finished chemo 01/28/10-YEAH!
Herceptin every 3 wks until end of June
Radiation begins 03/01, 6 1/2 weeks
Radiation complete--Yeah!!
Developed lymphedema after radiation
In hospital for 4 days with pneumonia:(
Herceptin done! 06/24/10
Port Removed 07/08/10
Still in PT for lymphedema and mobility issues
DIEP Reconstruction 05/11
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