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Hi Dede,
I know exactly what you mean...this wasn't on my list of things to do in my lifetime either!! I am er+, her2+++, and have mets to bones & skin. I was on navelbine for 6 mos, then had progression. My onc and I selected gemzar because I did not want to lose my hair again, and so far it's only thinned a little, but there's a question of whether it's working for me. I guess the next choice will have to be one of the taxanes, which will probably mean hair loss. I've had minimal side effects with gemzar, so maybe it will be easy on you, too. I also hated wearing that wig in the summer...wish I was one of those brave broads who just goes without, but I'm not. One of the ladies in the treatment room this week took her wig off and put it on the table next to her and took a nap....which made me chuckle. Then an older black gentleman broke into Old Man River, and did it justice! After sitting in there for hours, I was exhausted, but I have to say it was one of my more unusual sessions. As the other courageous women who post here always say, live for today, enjoy your loved ones, and take one day at a time. Research has made tremendous strides and hopefully will continue to develop new drugs to lengthen our lives! Best wishes to you!
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