I really thought I would never have to shave my underarm again,
Did you have regrowth after rads?
Sue
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Cancer takes so much away
Cancer takes so much away from us...why can't it take the things we want?
I haven't done the rads yet. So I don't have any advice or stories to share.
Hugs,
Linda0 -
Unfortunately, yes.
I completed rads last Christmas Eve. I do have hair growth on the radiated side, too. The problem is I also had 2 levels of lymph nodes removed so the area is numb. I actually have to shave my underarm while in front of a mirror so I don't cut myself.
Cancer, the gift that keeps on giving!!0 -
Yes I have to shave thatMyTurnNow said:Unfortunately, yes.
I completed rads last Christmas Eve. I do have hair growth on the radiated side, too. The problem is I also had 2 levels of lymph nodes removed so the area is numb. I actually have to shave my underarm while in front of a mirror so I don't cut myself.
Cancer, the gift that keeps on giving!!
Yes I have to shave that side now too. I was hoping, like you, that I never had to again. Mine is numb too and I have a sunken in hole right in the middle, so shaving is a challenge.
Wanted hair back in some places, but not others!0 -
Shaving
Yes, I did have some regrowth after rads (but not the whole underarm area as before).
PLEASE make sure you use an electric razor to shave under that arm and not a regular razor. I am just starting to get back some feeling (after a year) and avoiding worse lymphedema than I've already dealt with is one of my goals. Be very careful to not cut, burn, or bruise your arm if you've had lymph nodes removed - this can cause the swelling.
Wolfi0 -
boy do i remember that day
I could finally shave both sides....hehe...i think each time I do it now..I think back to just doing ONE for a long long time0 -
boy do i remember that day
I could finally shave both sides....hehe...i think each time I do it now..I think back to just doing ONE for a long long time0 -
boy do i remember that day
I could finally shave both sides....hehe...i think each time I do it now..I think back to just doing ONE for a long long time0 -
Egads...disneyfan2008 said:boy do i remember that day
I could finally shave both sides....hehe...i think each time I do it now..I think back to just doing ONE for a long long time
Yep, my armpit was a direct hit too. I thought all was fine and dandy, but was embarrassed when my daughter told me (she accompanied me to my prosthesis fitting) that I had hair there. There was no flipping way! I too fear lymphedema and only shave when I have to take my blouse off for an exam now. I'm not thrilled either that I am now limited to using Tom's of Maine deodorant, but heck...it's my excuse to not work up a sweat.0 -
I don't have any hair yet!MyTurnNow said:Unfortunately, yes.
I completed rads last Christmas Eve. I do have hair growth on the radiated side, too. The problem is I also had 2 levels of lymph nodes removed so the area is numb. I actually have to shave my underarm while in front of a mirror so I don't cut myself.
Cancer, the gift that keeps on giving!!
I don't have any hair yet! I always thought that was at least something good out of rads!
Sue0 -
I agree...with everything
I agree...with everything the treatments take you would hope that it would at least give us a little break and take away the hair growth... but nope... no such luck for me... and from the node removal a year and a half later, I'm still numb so shaving is something I do very carefully... top it off, I'm blind in my left eye so I can't see when I shave on my radiated side...lol... gotta laugh... what's a girl to do!
Hugs,
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Yes, unfortunately I've got the darn hair back!taleena said:I agree...with everything
I agree...with everything the treatments take you would hope that it would at least give us a little break and take away the hair growth... but nope... no such luck for me... and from the node removal a year and a half later, I'm still numb so shaving is something I do very carefully... top it off, I'm blind in my left eye so I can't see when I shave on my radiated side...lol... gotta laugh... what's a girl to do!
Hugs,
~T
Even after the axillary node dissection with 23 lymph nodes removed! My surgeon suggests using a hair removal product such as "Nair" instead of a razor or electric razor. Geez--you'd think we could get away with just one thing--right?!
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I don't have any hair, so, Idisneyfan2008 said:boy do i remember that day
I could finally shave both sides....hehe...i think each time I do it now..I think back to just doing ONE for a long long time
I don't have any hair, so, I still don't shave. And, I don't sweat either. YEH! ♥ Kristin ♥0 -
No hair and no sweating!Marcia527 said:Surgery was done December
Surgery was done December 2003 and rads in 2004 but the site is just now feeling not numb. No hair yet but they removed a lot. 15 lymph nodes. I think he removed all the hair follicles. And the sweat glands.
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Hi Sue,
I didn't have rads, but did have chemo and yes my underarm hair is growing back like the rest. Instead of taking my chance with a razor (and an electric razor doesn't cut it for me), I actually go for a waxing every 3 or 4 weeks. I have my eyebrows, underarms & legs waxed. Hugs, jean0
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