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Starting chemo
Hi Ladies, well I got results back from surgeon. 12mm Grade 2 invasive ductal cancer, all clear margins. DCIS, 10mm High grade. ER/PR neg HER2 +. Had to go back for 2nd surgery to get better...
Hey Christina!
Glad at least your surgery is done and you have your results now! FEC seems to be the main one where you lose all your hair my Oncologist told me. I had long blonde hair and I cut it up short to the neck before my first infusion, within the week Id wake up with hair strung all over my pillow, Id shampoo and just be losing it all in the shower, then Id brush and it was literally just falling out. So I rang my hairdresser and I saw her immediately, she buzzed cut it. Really was the best thing as then when it fell out you didnt notice it as it was stubble, so like a No. 1 buzz cut.
Sounds like youre well in front and positive, good luck with the chemo, it is different for everyone. Just make sure you communicate constantly with your team, and stay on top of everything with medication. Its hard going but you can do it. Only thing I learnt was to be flexible and have no expectation of how your life will be, just be nurturing and kind to you.
Im 8 months post chemo now and a full head of hair thick and curly LOL, had 2 haircuts now and color, Im on my way to a new normal. so within a year of you starting chemo you'll be back to having your hair.
All the best.
Melinda xo