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Gerri · 06-02-2009, 03:41 PM

Hi Darlene,

I did not have TCH, but lost my hair to AC/TH. Like Chris said, even though we KNOW that it just hair, as a woman, it is a huge part of who we are. I too shaved my hair off as soon as it started falling out. I remember shedding a few tears on the way home from work that night thinking about what I would be doing, but once it was done I felt so much better. It was a bit startling every day to look in the mirror and see the new bald me; I can't say that I ever got used to it, but I certainly learned to put it into perspective. I had a wig, much like my hairstyle and wore it to work everyday. For me, that was my way of feeling as normal as I could while going through treatment - you will find what feels best for you.

Best of luck as you continue with your treatment. I am happy to hear that you are tolerating it well.

All my best,

06-02-2009, 03:41 PM	#7
Gerri Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Southern California Posts: 900	Hi Darlene, I did not have TCH, but lost my hair to AC/TH. Like Chris said, even though we KNOW that it just hair, as a woman, it is a huge part of who we are. I too shaved my hair off as soon as it started falling out. I remember shedding a few tears on the way home from work that night thinking about what I would be doing, but once it was done I felt so much better. It was a bit startling every day to look in the mirror and see the new bald me; I can't say that I ever got used to it, but I certainly learned to put it into perspective. I had a wig, much like my hairstyle and wore it to work everyday. For me, that was my way of feeling as normal as I could while going through treatment - you will find what feels best for you. Best of luck as you continue with your treatment. I am happy to hear that you are tolerating it well. All my best, __________________ Gerri Dx: 11/23/05, Lumpectomy 12/12/05 Tumor 2.2 cm, Stage II, Grade 3, Sentinel Node biopsy negative ER+ (30%) /PR+ (50%), HER2+++ AC X 4 dose dense, Taxol X 4 dose dense Herceptin started with 2nd Taxol, given weekly until chemo done then given every 3 weeks for one year ending on March 16, 2007 Radiation 30 treatments Tamoxifen - 2 yrs (pre-menopausal) May 2008 - Feb 2012 Femara Aug 2008 - Feb 2012 Zometa every 6 months March 2012 - Stop Femara, now Evista for bone strengthening ********** Enjoy the little things, for one day you may look back and realize they were the big things. - Robert Brault