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DonnaD · 08-27-2008, 12:09 PM

Hi Paige,
Welcome! My you have been on some roller coaster. But you sound like you are handling things very well.

Just remember everyone is different with side effects. I will be happy to share my experiences but you may be totally different.

As you can see from my signature I finished Taxol in March of 07. I actually lost weight because I had some intestional issues from treatment. I did loose all my hair and it has been very slow to come back. My eyelashes and brows are still not back to normal. But I can finally were mascara! I went without my wig in July (4 months after Taxol), and as you can see by my photo it was the spikey look. It is now longer but still has a mind of its own and seems to really grow fast only in the back. My top and sides have grown several inches but very slowly. I am much older than you and it did come in gray and then very dark, not like my original color. Some say theirs came in curly, mine is straight and thin just like before treatment. Herceptin was so easy for me, with not many side effects. Some minor ones - a constant runny nose and split fingernails.

I wish we could answer your questions completely. Remember we are all different. You are beautiful and your wedding will be perfect as you share the day with family and friends.

Keep us informed of your plans and progress. You know we will want to see photos!
Donna

08-27-2008, 12:09 PM	#4
DonnaD Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Marengo, IL Posts: 518	Hi Paige, Welcome! My you have been on some roller coaster. But you sound like you are handling things very well. Just remember everyone is different with side effects. I will be happy to share my experiences but you may be totally different. As you can see from my signature I finished Taxol in March of 07. I actually lost weight because I had some intestional issues from treatment. I did loose all my hair and it has been very slow to come back. My eyelashes and brows are still not back to normal. But I can finally were mascara! I went without my wig in July (4 months after Taxol), and as you can see by my photo it was the spikey look. It is now longer but still has a mind of its own and seems to really grow fast only in the back. My top and sides have grown several inches but very slowly. I am much older than you and it did come in gray and then very dark, not like my original color. Some say theirs came in curly, mine is straight and thin just like before treatment. Herceptin was so easy for me, with not many side effects. Some minor ones - a constant runny nose and split fingernails. I wish we could answer your questions completely. Remember we are all different. You are beautiful and your wedding will be perfect as you share the day with family and friends. Keep us informed of your plans and progress. You know we will want to see photos! Donna __________________ Donna Crystal Lake, IL Diagnosed 8/4/06 at age 54 Lumpectomy 8/30/06 Stage llA, grade 3, ER/PR-, Her2++ 1.7 cm tumor, 1+ lymph node out of 9 Completed 4 A/C, & 4 Taxol with Herceptin 36 rads completed 5/16/07 Mammograms, 7/07 clear fractured ribs in radiated area 10/07 Finished Herceptin 12/27/07 Mammogram,CT,tumor markers 1/08 - small lung nodules in radiated area, repeated tests 3/08 stable Mammogram,CT ,tumor markers 6/08 stable NED 2 years!! 3 years !!! 4years!!!! 4 years, 10 months and 8 day NED, calling it 5 years!!! Official 5 years 8/30/2011 8/31/ 2012 - 6 years!!!!!! Last edited by DonnaD; 08-27-2008 at 03:23 PM..