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In reply to the discussion: Got results back from my PET Scan yesterday, not good [View all]Staph
(6,467 posts)67. Been there, done that (though my cancer was endometrial).
I won't repeat everyone else's advice, but add one comment, from my brother-in-law the cancer surgeon -- losing your hair is a good thing!
Assuming that your chemo is the kind that can cause hair loss, losing your hair means that the cancer is working! Chemo is designed to affect fast-growing cells, like cancer cells, which means that it also affects hair follicles. All that hair in the shower drain is a sign that the chemo is slowing those fast-growing cells.
My hair came back in curly! I was hoping it would turn red.
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I also have a friend who went through the stage 4 breast cancer chemo/radiation regime. Her family
ratchiweenie
Jun 2022
#80
So so sorry to hear this KST. Stay strong, and fight it hard, plus look for the best
Celerity
Jun 2022
#19
Sending healing vibes and hugs, KS T. I'm so sorry about the scan results, but
highplainsdem
Jun 2022
#51
I am so sorry...feel better. The treatments available today are so much better. If you
Demsrule86
Jun 2022
#78
I know it's difficult, but please don't give up. My dad was diagnosed stage 4 last year.
Akoto
Jun 2022
#81
Chemo is a lot better than it used to be. Give it a chance. Take some vitamins and
flying_wahini
Jun 2022
#85