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Old 11-05-2009, 12:37 PM   #3
Jean
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Re: Sore Head - Will shaving it help?

Hi Vicky,
Yes oh yes, I remember well how sore my scalp was.
Each blade of hair ached. Turning my head on the pillow or touching it.

Then after 21 days a clump of hair started to fall out as I washed it. I went to the hair dresser and had him shave my head. It took away the soreness of the hair and I just could not stand having my hair falling out.

It was just much easier to have my head shaved.
Also do not use a harsh shampoo. After I had my head shaved I came home and took a light clean dish towel and got it wet and placed it in the microwave and lightly heated it up then took a small amount of olive oil a drop
and rubbed it into my scalp and then placed the warm dishtowel around my head. Then soaked in a warm hot tub.

Vicky it does get better, the early days of treatment much is going on at once. Just take baby steps each day.

You are already past your 2nd treatment 1/3 done and behind you. Sending you best healing wishes.

Keep us posted with your progress.
Hugs,
Jean
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Stage 1, Grade 1, 3/30/05
Lumpectomy 4/15/05 - 6MM IDC
Node Neg. (Sentinel node)
ER+ 90% / PR-, Her2+++ by FISH
Ki-67 40%
Arimidex 5/05
Radiation 32 trt, 5/30/05
Oncotype DX test 4/17/06, 31% high risk
TOPO 11 neg. 4/06
Stopped Arimidex 5/06
TCH 5/06, 6 treatments
Herceptin 5/06 - for 1 yr.
9/06 Completed chemo
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