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Ciaobella57's avatar
11 years ago

What to expect ?

Hi everyone . I went back to my surgeon today to get my results. Unfortunately margins were not clear but the good news was that my lymph nodes were fine . So the plan is chemo for 3 months using Taxol weekly . 12 months of herceptin. I will be having a mastectomy/ reconstruction when the chemo is finished. I will also be having genetic testing so that May influence whether I have a double mastectomy . I am wondering if anyone can tell me how they found taxol and how it affected their hair.I saw the oncologist after the surgeon . She said I may not lose my hair tho there would be definite thinning . However I have been googling since and most of the info I can see talks about hair loss . I don't mind but I would rather get a short cut now and be a bit more in control . I know it's not going to be an easy year but I am so thankful my cancer was found early and incredibly grateful that I live in australia and have access to such wonderful medical services
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