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Re: Chemotherapy Permanent Hair Loss
I totally understand about the hair and Taxotere. I wish I had opted for Abraxane instead. Slowly I am adjusting to the new thiness of my hair. I miss the thick thick hair that I had before - so convenient and it made me feel so much prettier.
Some women can adjust, but for others it really affects their self esteem and quality of life.
This is why I am so enthusiastic about clinical trials. We ladies need to join them, so that others in the future don't have to suffer the devasting side effects that we do.
I can't wait to see TDM-1 approved! and some of the breast cancer vaccines.
Hallelujah to the ladies that join clinical trials - to make the change!
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Diagnosed 2007
Stage IIb Invasive Ductal Carcinoma, Pagets, 3 of 15 positive nodes
Traditional Treatment: Mastectomy and Axillary Node Dissection followed by Taxotere, 6 treatments and 1 year of Herceptin, no radiation
Former Chemo Ninja "Takizi Zukuchiri"
Additional treatments:
GP2 vaccine, San Antonio Med Ctr
Prescriptive Exercise for Cancer Patients
ENERGY Study, UCSD La Jolla
Reconstruction: TRAM flap, partial loss, Revision
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