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AnoThEr hair/health update...

rene9
rene9 CSN Member Posts: 214
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Hi, can't believe I haven't been on here since February. I guess no one needs my advice or experience expertise...anyhow, as for my hair...It's just growing. I had my last chemo May 2010, so it's been over a year. I got a perm this past April. My hair was fine before and now it is more fine with a better texture. I get a perm every 10 weeks now. Last month my beautician put in some highlights. I basicly wear headbands as my hair is right below my ear. I realize in time my hair grew back and I didn't need to use any special products or take any meds. You can't look at me and tell what I've been through. Oan:I did decide to not get a nipple after reconstruction. I think my straight scar looks better. November will be 2 years since diagnosis. Without reading my history...I've had a left mastectomy with expander placed & port, 6 rounds of chemo, 5 1/2 weeks of radiation, and reconstruction & port removal. Then, non-cancer related this year I've had a bowel resection, apendectomy and my gall bladder removed. I take a blood pressure pill, which I was taking before and tamoxifen. And, I'm still maintaining my 120 pounds, LOL! In all, I am happy, still healing, but feeling better. Take care! and HugS to everyone!
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  • grams2jc
    grams2jc CSN Member Posts: 756
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    Glad your hair is doing well
    And that any medical problems you have been having are not cancer related.

    Hope you are feeling much better all around, your tummy should feel like a new woman.

    Jennifer
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  • Alexis F
    Alexis F CSN Member Posts: 3,598
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    Sounds like you are doing
    Sounds like you are doing pretty well right now and I am so happy for you Rene. Yes, it has been a long time since you posted.

    You just stay happy and live your life!


    Hugs, Lex
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  • rene9
    rene9 CSN Member Posts: 214
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    grams2jc said:

    Glad your hair is doing well
    And that any medical problems you have been having are not cancer related.

    Hope you are feeling much better all around, your tummy should feel like a new woman.

    Jennifer

    Thanks Jennifer:)
    And trust me, my tummy still has its days, but it's getting better! Yeeeaaay!
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  • rene9
    rene9 CSN Member Posts: 214
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    Alexis F said:

    Sounds like you are doing
    Sounds like you are doing pretty well right now and I am so happy for you Rene. Yes, it has been a long time since you posted.

    You just stay happy and live your life!


    Hugs, Lex

    Hi!!!
    Yes, I have no complaints, just prayers everyday. Take care!!!
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