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Catherine · 02-03-2007, 10:19 PM

Dumb question time. I have yet to shave under my arms since chemo ended Aug 06. Modified radical Mast on right side and some lymph nodes removed. Simple Mast. on left side. Am I supposed to only use an electric razor under both arms?
How about my legs? I have shaved my legs a few times with a straight bic-type razor. No problems. But now I am thinking maybe I am supposed to use an elec razor on my legs too. Please advise. I know I am to avoid getting cuts in the kitchen or garden. Re: electric razor.... I don't even own an electric razor and I don't think my husband wants me to use his!!!

I tried to find a thread on shaving and could not.
Thanks, Catherine

02-03-2007, 10:19 PM	#1
Catherine Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Oregon Posts: 715	Is there a thread about shaving underarms? Dumb question time. I have yet to shave under my arms since chemo ended Aug 06. Modified radical Mast on right side and some lymph nodes removed. Simple Mast. on left side. Am I supposed to only use an electric razor under both arms? How about my legs? I have shaved my legs a few times with a straight bic-type razor. No problems. But now I am thinking maybe I am supposed to use an elec razor on my legs too. Please advise. I know I am to avoid getting cuts in the kitchen or garden. Re: electric razor.... I don't even own an electric razor and I don't think my husband wants me to use his!!! I tried to find a thread on shaving and could not. Thanks, Catherine __________________ Catherine Found my own lump in the shower April 2006 at the age of 58 Stage IIB, ER- PR- HER2+++ multi focal tumors, largest 2.3cm Chemo first: AC/Taxol over 16 weeks Bilateral mastectomy Sep 06 33 rads after the surgery 1 year of Herceptin completed Dec 07 15 years and no recurrence as of April 2021