melissad's Cancer Blog
July 26, 2010
Hi all,
Now that I’ve got some head hair growing back (I know, brag brag brag), just wondering what if any potential ‘dos I could shoot for? I’m still in #1 buzz cut form with cowlicks galore and absolutely thrilled to have some hair back. Its fun to post about something other than fatigue or hemorrhoids for once!
Best,
Melissa
July 8, 2010
Today was my 28th and final radiation treatment. It was pretty uneventful, my main feeling today is exhaustion. I’m not sure if that’s partly emotional or just the physical effects of treatment catching up. In any event, it will be nice not to have to haul myself in for treatments anymore and to have my skin get back to normal.
Next up I need to meet with my oncologist and get started on either tamoxifen or arimidex. But for the next couple of weeks I’ll be staying out of the doctor’s office!
Best wishes and healing to all,
Melissa
Congratulations! I send you big balloons and streamers and party popper thingys.
Be blessed
Mac
Posted on Happy Raduation Day! Celebrate by sitting down and getting some rest!
You’re likely to be pretty tired for the next couple of weeks, so just be prepared and it’ll be fine. Then…you’re on your way to life post-cancer! Yay, Melissa!
Peace,
Kathy
Posted on Hi Mel…. this is great news, congrats. paryers for your speedy recoevery… enjoy your time away from the “doc”!
Barb
Posted on Hello Mel ,congratulations and wonderful news. If your Onc decides on Armidex I hope you keep us all informed on the side effects, if any.
I am taking Tamoxifen with no S/E but have now been told I must take Femara. I have taken Femara before and do not want to take it again but seems I have little choice if I want to beat this.
I hope you have a wonderful week-end and once again many congratulations.
Much love
Dani xx
Posted on One more life experience behind you now. Congratulations. I don’t think we will ever forget the sound of the radiation machine – ptttr, pttr, pttr, bleep – only a cancer patient would understand that sound effect, lol.
Congratulations on being able to cross that hurdle off your list!
Posted on Congrats, Melissa!
Posted on Congrats…Best wishes
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Thanks for your support - 
Hello Melissa I am writing filled with envy, I am about to lose mine again for the second time. It took 1 year for my hair to grow 5 inches and all though I was none to pleased with the colour and fineness of its return I am broken hearted to think I will lose it again. I used gentle baby shampoos at first and did not colour it for six months…and yes it is wonderful when it returns…my advice…enjoy.
I’m in the process of losing my hair for the first time. I have very little left at the moment. I had to give myself a buzz cut because of the scalp pain. Anyway, being where I’m at right now, enjoy those cowlicks, girl! Spiky, wild hairstyles are in. Maybe you could mousse it and give yourself little spikes all over. Have fun!
Yes, I’m thinking that mousse is going to be a big part of my future. When my hair is long enough I want to try for the Ana look (from TV show “V”). Open to any and all suggestions, though…
Mine is returning too! Although I am also still in buzzcut cowlick mode and styling is beyond my immediate ambitions, I think the “very short bangs (like just an inch or two of bangs) and pixie cut” is a cute look.
When my hair started coming back, it wasn’t as fast as I expected and I got panicky. But, it will speed up. My hair came back very curly, but it loosened up and was really nice for about 8-9 months. I also colored mine at about 6 months. Now it is back to exactly the same texture, body, etc. I miss the nice curls I had for awhile. :)
Enjoy!
My hair came back thick, curly, and very, very fast. I almost wished I could have stayed bald longer – as strange as this may seem, I kind of enjoyed that part. In any case, I’ve always had really dark hair so as mine was coming in, I dyed it platinum blonde. As it’s grown out, it’s been fun to watch. Do whatever makes you laugh and makes you smile.
:)
Jill