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Great thanks! I am now also considering whether I should leave it the way it is colourwise.
6 years ago Place Breast reconstruction
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Treatment finished at end of April and coped well. 4 months have now gone. My hair is growing back and want to colour my hair. Does anyone know if it is safe to do. Just semi-permanent no bleach.
6 years ago Place Breast reconstruction
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Thanks! Will make a decision this week.
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Good news that you have completed your treatment. Has made me feel more at ease whatever I decide.
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Thank you!
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Thank you! That is most helpful. Never thought of a partial dose. I will check with my Dr.
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Good morning This is my first post. I was diagnosed with Multi focal Invasive Lobular Carcinoma 20 Nov 2019. Was recommended by my specialist to have a Lumpectomy but I decided on a Mastectomy with full breast reconstruction of left breast. Turns out besides the main tumor being 35mm but there was 2 small other tumors nearby of 1mm. Two sentinel lymph nodes were also clear so it had not spread to other parts of my body. Given the size of the main tumor and that is was close to the superficial margin I was recommended to see a Radiation and Chemo Therapist Oncologist. At this stage I have been told I may not need Radiation, yet to be confirmed. Upon seeing the Chemo Oncologist I have to take Hormone Therapy, which is tablets. She also suggested to think about Chemo treatment. The Chemo can lower the risk further of the Cancer not coming back in other parts of my body. I am a low risk of 1-3%. It is my decision to make. I can't take the tablets until I decide if I need Chemo or not. The treatment would consist of 1 treatment every 3 weeks for 4 months (by drip). I can't decide whether to have the Chemo or not. I would be on the TC Chemo. I have looked at all the side effects and wondering if anyone else has been in the same situation as me. Thank you! Mary Anne
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