Hair Hair Hair - Another question

I flew alot while I was still bald.  I tried the wig, the scarfs, bald, the works and always got pulled aside for a pat down.  Never was aksed to remove my wig or scarf, but they always did alot of patting. I usually pointed out to them that I was a chemo patient, but that didn't save me.  But then, I always fly alot and rarely get through TSA without a pat down.  Just wear your wig and don't worry about it.  Have fun. 

I color my hair myself.  I have been topless for a week today and it feels so good.  I have been everywhere too, even a wedding!  I dont care this is me!

The facial fuzz I hate, but I am terrified of doing anything at all to it!  Think I will wait and see what my Onc says. 

The highlights last night did not go so well, but it was the first time I tried to do my own highlights.  After a trip to the store today for color (to cover up my mess from last night) and highlights - I love how it turned out.  I figured short hair needed to be a bolder color than my brown hair so I ended up with a copper color.

 Debating about whether to go to work on Monday without the wig.  I am taking baby steps and have stopped wearing the wig everywhere except work.

LuvRving: You look really cute in your pic.  Love the color.  Wish I were at your point in treatment instead of just starting on Monday.  But, the sooner it starts, the sooner the hair will leave and then return, right?  Hope I don't look to Shrek-like...and hoping I look as good as you when it grows back!  Linda

Thanks, Racy...so wonderful of you to wish me well.  Here's hoping all going through this have an easy time of it.  I love the saying I found on here (at least I think it was here), "You don't have to be brave, you just have to show up!"  Got a copy of it in my kitchen and even my husband uses it to make me believe I can do it! 

Carrol2, I started on Femara due to chemo induced menopause. It is similar to Arimidex. From what I have read here, studies have shown Femara is more effective than Tamox so I think it's worthwhile asking your onc about this. I had my hormone levels tested and my onc advised me they were 'in the menopausal range' hence the Femara. I was glad to go on it as I was worried about potential side effects of Tamox, especially endometreal cancer. The main side effect that I have from Femara is flash related sweating. The flashes themselves are mild but the sweating is not. (I am trying various remedies for this.)

I am starting on tamoxifen today. Hmmmm...... I put a lot of trust in my mo, hope she knows what she is doing.



3jays, I see what you mean by the spotty comment, but I think you look good! Certainly a lot more hair than me. I think I'm pretty close to luvrving, but she fininished chemo much later than me.

Lago - I love being in Salem, NH. I am originally from Nashua and lived several years in Litchfield.  I never thought much about Salem but it has a ton of really good Italian restaurants - chefs that have migrated north from Boston's North End, plus lots of other ethnic eateries.  It's convenient to Logan airport and the rest of Boston, and I can get to the beach in less than an hour and the mountains in less than two hours  I have to say it's a huge improvement over being "landlocked" in the Kansas City area (with all due respect to my MO friends).   Were you near the Milton/Quincy area?  Our best friends live in Milton. 

I2willsurvive - I agree, take the plunge, you'll be happy you did!

whatashocker3, I sent you a PM on cold caps.

Robo - I was sprouting within two weeks after finishing chemo.  That might be a lilttle earlier than most, I'm not sure.  I would think you'd definitely have some hair by March.

 So when did the rest of you start noticing growth?  I know some people see a little if they are doing weekly Taxol. 

LuvRVing I just visited my parents in late August. Don't expect to be back before spring/summer.

I never really checked to see when my hair was growing. I just figured it wouldn't start till 3 weeks after the last treatment and then I wouldn't see anything for a bit because it was growing below the scalp. I think my hair transition picture shows a decent amount of hair at 6 weeks PFC though. I had very low expectations for my hair. I just wanted to be able to go topless for my friends wedding in mid May. I had plenty of "fur" by then.

Lago - what sofware do you use to create the transition picture strip?  I'd like to create a similar thing and I haven't found the right tool yet.

Kiwi - my eyelashes are just starting to come in and I'm 6 weeks PFC.