jayfab
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Post by jayfab on Aug 13, 2022 20:42:30 GMT
Yay! I'm so happy for you!
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moodyblue
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Jun 26, 2014 21:07:23 GMT
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Post by moodyblue on Aug 14, 2022 0:46:55 GMT
Awesome! Celebrate in whatever way feels right to you and know we are all celebrating with you!
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Post by cindytred on Aug 14, 2022 1:00:24 GMT
Congratulations!
Cindy
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Post by iamkristinl16 on Aug 14, 2022 3:45:54 GMT
I’m glad to hear you are doing well!
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RedSquirrelUK
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Aug 2, 2014 13:03:45 GMT
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Post by RedSquirrelUK on Aug 14, 2022 9:15:22 GMT
Thank you everyone!
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Post by Lexica on Aug 14, 2022 9:48:55 GMT
Congrats! I am thrilled for you!
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Post by ss on Aug 14, 2022 11:10:55 GMT
I am so so happy for you!❤️
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Post by MZF on Aug 14, 2022 11:35:46 GMT
Good news! I'm happy for you!
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Post by AussieMeg on Aug 15, 2022 0:21:53 GMT
Congratulations, that's wonderful and exciting news!
When you say your hair has grown back like a poodle, does that mean it has come back curly? Was your hair straight before?
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peasquared
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Post by peasquared on Aug 15, 2022 0:46:44 GMT
That makes me so very happy! Congratulations!! I hope you do something fabulous to celebrate, sweet pea!
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Post by SallyPA on Aug 15, 2022 4:32:45 GMT
Excellent news! So happy for you!
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mimima
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Post by mimima on Aug 15, 2022 4:48:48 GMT
Wonderful news indeed!
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RedSquirrelUK
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Post by RedSquirrelUK on Aug 15, 2022 8:56:51 GMT
Congratulations, that's wonderful and exciting news! When you say your hair has grown back like a poodle, does that mean it has come back curly? Was your hair straight before? You know how poodle fur feels? Curly, springy and really soft? That's how my new hair is. Because it's brand new, it's like baby hair but very thick. Before it was thick and curly, but not little spirals.
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Post by jeremysgirl on Aug 15, 2022 11:38:30 GMT
Aww...I'm so glad to hear this. I have prayed and prayed for you my craft thread friend. I'm so happy you are finally at the end of treatment.
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Post by phoenixcov on Aug 15, 2022 11:49:14 GMT
So very pleased to find you are at the end of your treatment. I thought about the peas a lot during my recent hospital stay.
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RedSquirrelUK
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Post by RedSquirrelUK on Aug 15, 2022 12:20:11 GMT
Aww...I'm so glad to hear this. I have prayed and prayed for you my craft thread friend. I'm so happy you are finally at the end of treatment. I've prayed and prayed for you too. Thank you, thank you. And thank God too. You and all those who have prayed for me, offered help, encouragement, sympathy and an outlet for my frustrations, and are now celebrating with me - you've all kept me sane through this. Thank you all!
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scrappinmama
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Jun 26, 2014 12:54:09 GMT
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Post by scrappinmama on Aug 15, 2022 13:50:38 GMT
Congratulations!
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Post by Susie_Homemaker on Aug 15, 2022 14:57:02 GMT
Yay! Enjoy your celebration!
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Post by papersilly on Aug 15, 2022 16:55:18 GMT
congrats to you! that's a great update.
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Post by scrapcat on Aug 15, 2022 18:08:48 GMT
So glad you are through it and happy to see you celebrating! I've lost track of the many peas on various cancer journeys (like, wtf universe?!), so not sure if I commented before, but glad you are done with active treatment.
I've been on letrozole since Nov 21 and doing ok so far, it's not great, but it's not horrible. You will def start to feel better! I was surprised I almost feel like before my diagnosis, I prepared myself that I may never be the same, but happy I have energy back and for most part ok. Take your time and work up to things.
I am just about 10 months post-chemo and these chemo curls or poodle as you put it are out of control. Thankfully in summer I've just let it dry naturally and be a bit crazy, but I am hoping it starts to straighten out a bit soon bcz I have no idea how to style!
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Post by gizzy on Aug 15, 2022 18:40:12 GMT
Congratulations!! I hope the side effects go away quickly.
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Post by gigito7 on Aug 15, 2022 18:44:11 GMT
That’s fantastic news!
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RedSquirrelUK
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Post by RedSquirrelUK on Aug 16, 2022 7:29:17 GMT
So glad you are through it and happy to see you celebrating! I've lost track of the many peas on various cancer journeys (like, wtf universe?!), so not sure if I commented before, but glad you are done with active treatment. I've been on letrozole since Nov 21 and doing ok so far, it's not great, but it's not horrible. You will def start to feel better! I was surprised I almost feel like before my diagnosis, I prepared myself that I may never be the same, but happy I have energy back and for most part ok. Take your time and work up to things. I am just about 10 months post-chemo and these chemo curls or poodle as you put it are out of control. Thankfully in summer I've just let it dry naturally and be a bit crazy, but I am hoping it starts to straighten out a bit soon bcz I have no idea how to style! It seems as if you're about a month behind me. I started my Letrozole in October and am now 11 months past chemo. My energy is not quite back to "normal" but pretty good. Did you have a PICC line? I had mine in from the end of April to my last chemo in September, and the pain, swelling, numbness and tingling are still bad. What are you doing with your hair? My curls are maybe starting to straighten out, possibly! The hairs that come out are more like question marks now than spirals. I've had it cut short right at the back, sort of Grace Jones style. The actual hairs are a good 4" long now but so tightly curled that it doesn't look anything close to that. Was your hair curly before?
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Post by scrapcat on Aug 16, 2022 16:11:18 GMT
@redsquirreluk I had a chest port, not Picc line. I had it out like 4 weeks after my last chemo, so beginning of November. I'm sorry you are still having pain from that. Have you asked about therapeutic massage? They may be able to send you to a trained PT who could help. I am wondering if moving the lymphatic fluid around would help?
My hair sounds similar as far as not tight curls. I was just letting it air dry, and using a little texture pomade, I like Mane Tame by BlowPro. It's available at Walmart. On the suggestion of others, I also tried Curl Talk by Not Your Mother's. It also works fine, but leaves hair looking more wet/greasy. It's probably about 3 inches in length. I air dry it and scrunch it a bit with pomade, then use a small barrette to pin the front part over to one side. I also have some stretchy hairbands for next day hair.
I am tempted to get the back trimmed, but then keep just letting it grow to see. My scalp is a whole other issue, dry/flaky. Trying not to wash as much. I used to only wash like twice a week.
Not curly before, somewhat wavy if left to airdry.... it was down to the middle of my back, I wore it straight mostly and it was dyed blonder. Now my hair is a darker brown, it used to be more a mossy light brown. I am debating getting highlights again... will see.
It is quite the experience...let's hope behind us both.
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RedSquirrelUK
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Post by RedSquirrelUK on Aug 16, 2022 19:54:56 GMT
scrapcat We don't have Walmart in the UK, or Mane Tame, not even available on Amazon. I need to keep looking. I'm using a VO5 product at the moment, with a serum. It's OK-ish. Not great. I need something that will separate and define the curls without being greasy and getting all over the glasses that I wear on my head. I suspect that might be a tall order! Yours sounds so pretty. I used to wash my very thick hair every 3 days, no less. But I'm finding that every other day is better for the dry scalp. I never would have expected that. I use a free-of-nasties shampoo bar, locally made, and no conditioner. Massage is not covered by the NHS but I've paid for a couple of massages. They wouldn't do much to the bad arm though. I think they were worried about inflaming it. I have a physio appointment next week. Fingers crossed!
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Post by mellyw on Aug 16, 2022 20:04:59 GMT
Absolutely fantastic news!
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Post by evnimom on Aug 16, 2022 20:07:30 GMT
Yay! Congratulations.
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Post by Zee on Aug 16, 2022 21:01:22 GMT
🫶💗😻
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Post by bessieb on Aug 17, 2022 7:37:14 GMT
So so happy for you. congratulations
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Post by Deleted on Aug 17, 2022 21:28:34 GMT
Uplifting, excellent news!! SO happy for you! I hope that your side effects eventually dissipate. Hugs to you! xo
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