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Old 11-05-2007, 10:38 AM   #1
Senorina
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Smile Hair

I understand. When I started chemo last year, I had very long hair....almost waist-length. I have had long hair my entire life. One year later and I'm still not use to my short curly hair. The color came back about the same, and I am grateful that my hair is baby soft now. I probably could handle the curls much better if my hair was longer.

When I got sick, I switched to mostly organic, which included organic shampoo and will do that forever. I understand how frustrating it is, because hair growth is just not fast enough for us. Be patient. Your hair will eventually grow and look beautiful, just as it did before.
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Old 11-05-2007, 11:01 AM   #2
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Yes, Yes, Yes! Go for the makeover, it will do wonders for you. There's a program in my community called "Look Good, Feel Better". It's offered to the cancer community free of charge, you get a free make-up makeover and tips on hair, etc, and go home with a goody bag full of beauty care products. Check with your clinic, there may be a similar program available in your area.

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Sept.'99 - Dx.Stage IIIB, IDC ER/PR-, HER2+++ by IHC, confirmed '04 by FISH. Left MRM, AC x's 4, Taxol x's 4, 33 Rads, finishing Tx May 2000. Jan.'01 - local/regional recurrence, Stage IV. Herceptin/Navelbine weekly till NED August 2001, then maintenance Herceptin. Right Mast. April 2002. Local/Regional recurrence April '04, Herceptin plus/minus chemo until May '07. Gemzar added from Feb.'07-April '07; Tykerb/Abraxane until August '07, back on Herceptin plus Taxotere and Xeloda Sept. '07. Stopped T/X Nov. '07, stopped Herceptin Dec. '07, started Avastin/Taxol/Carboplatin Dec. '07. Progression in chest skin, stopped TAC March '03, started radiation.

Herceptin has served as the "Backbone" of my treatment strategy for over 6 years, giving me great quality of life. In 2005, I was privileged to participate in the University of Washington/Seattle HER2 Vaccine Trial.
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