Hair shaving

Hi PJH,

thanks for your responsed.. after all those lingering question to myself.. I did it .. I shed tears looking at the mirror and I said to myself its only hair.. I have long way to go with my journey regarding cancer.. I took the razor..( I have 2 small shih-tzu)I used their razor I usually cut my two dogs hair every summer. I did it wholeheartedly with a smile in my face then I took a shower put make up and go for a walk and celebrate it .. I always think positive in everyway. I know I can do it my next 2nd chemo will be this coming Nov 5 and my head are up and beat every Side Effects I will endure. Thank you so much that you are all here .. to guide us in every question we would like to ask.. I know sometimes questions that we could answer it but it seems that we really need company to decide even for a small things... that's why I would like to volunteer here in our community. so I will try to apply for any volunteer since right now I dont work. thanks once again .

Well, OK! That's a tough step, shaving your head - now you've done it, and congratulations - you're a STRONG WOMAN. You can do this - we can help. And thanks for your offer to stay connected in this community and share your experiences with other women traveling the same path... PJH

Hi Ironside,

thanks for your reply, actually I did it in my own. I cut my hair with the use of razor.( I have 2 shih-tzu and they have a very nice razor I cut their hair every summer so I clean and cut my hair. I shed tears while doing it' but at the same time I smile while looking at the mirror. I said "hey it's a long journey try to keep it up and everything will be ok.. so I took a shower put make up and drove and go to a mall and bought something for myself

and celebrate. As we always know. 'Life is too short lets enjoy every minute of it. love one another.. as time goes by.. life is unpredictable.. but I see to it that I will always be positive in every way.. I am planning to buy a wig soon. as a matter of fact I spend so much with nice scarf and hats (too much hat) now wig time..  I love the curly wig? what do you think .. I can't believe its blonde and curly while you are dark hair?

it's ok.. just love it anyways, thanks again .. hope to hear from you soon.

I washed my hair off in the shower and it was the most empowering experience of my life. It was proof of my own strength and courage. After that i was able to face all the nasties in my treatment with confidence.

By the way, when it grows back, it's such a joyous experience that it's almost worth having it fall out in the first place - almost! I loved the softness of my new hair and would sit and stroke it, often checking my hand to make sure it wasn't falling out again!

Best of luck in your war on breast cancer, and may you enjoy many more victories along the way.

Sue

what a nice experienced; that is really, really proof of your own strength and courage.

I think I like that kind of experience.. Thank you sooo much for your kind encouragement for my many many victories along the journey of cancerland' I hope one day there will be or much better cure of Breast Cancer.. I am looking forward to see my new hair back but I know it will take a while to come back.. I dont know when.. Do you have any idea. I will still have 2 fec then 3 D means FEC-D then Herceptin.. I dont know when will it grow after FEC OR after D? thanks again.. take care , its unforgettable

Hard question to answer, Unforgettable. Everyone is different. I had AC chemo and my hair started to grow again just before the 4th treatment. It continued to grow during 12 weekly Taxols. I didn't lose eyebrows or eyelashes, though they may have thinned a little. My hair came back white, then grey then blonde, with a few curls and baby-soft. It feels lovely.

I looked up your chemo regime and hair loss and most women report hair coming back when the treatment finishes.

With the Taxotere (D) part of your treatment, watch out for peripheral neuropathy. The taxanes destroy the nerve linings in your fingers and toes, causing numbness and tingling. Make sure you report it to your doctor if it happens. Keep your feet well moisturised and go barefoot as much as possible. Avoid tight shoes.

Also ask about weekly Taxol and why your doctor has chosen 3-weekly Docetaxel. Weekly Taxol seems to be more effective and has easier side effects.

Herceptin is easy. I just get the sniffles. Make sure they give you regular MUGA tests while you are taking Herceptin to check that your heart is OK.

Stay strong and positive. You are already finding out how strong and brave you are. You rock!!

Love and best wishes

Sue

thanks soo much for all the tips.. ok I will watch that neuropathy.. I have energizer from head to toe. and that really helps me a lot I just put that in my feet and after an hour or two . I am energized again.. anyways, I dont feel fatigued so with my 1st chemo I was ok not too much side effect.. I dont know now with my 2nd chemo. hope still the same.. before my chemo I see to eat I drink a lot of water and make ginger (fresh one) boil it and drink with little brown sugar.. and I have ginger candy (organic) so I didnt throw up at all . hope and pray everything is ok with me for my 2nd chemo.. thanks for all your tips. I will mention that to my doctor regarding my Herceptin. I dont know how they call here, I know they call that in the states..MUGA' I am from Canada and I really dont know how they call it. but I have one before my 1st chemo. then they said I have to  finished my 3rd chemo ;then I will have another test. so I will all mention this to my oncologist. you know what I noticed and what side effect I have . its seems that I have a foggy brain on the 16th days of my 1st chemo. I would like to ask something for I forgot and while doing these things I dont know what subject I am talking about I have to read all over again.. forgive me, but I will try to focus myself while emailing you.. thanks and I will get in touch with .. take care and lots of Hugs. Unforgettable

Hi ,

why not eh I think I will try curly, and straight and green coz I love green means Hope. I will always stay positive all the way through.. I enjoy every minute of it.. whether good or bad when it comes to side effects.. just remember too .. eat good foods too and I do some juicing everyday.. carrots, apples, kale, and orange.. and tons of water.. take care and lots of hugs.. unforgettable..