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  • achpurple
    achpurple Posts: 245
    edited January 2012

    ksmatthews:  Prayers are being said in Kentucky tonight - so sorry.

  • 3jaysmom
    3jaysmom Posts: 2,604
    edited January 2012
    hey ladoes, im still lurking, but the hair is barely holding on.. i have a new "do" but don't want to scare the newbies.. its still the hypothyroid working against the hair; even with minoxidyl.. however, im still trying, hoping we'll find "magic " number for my thryoid levels. only at a 3.0' which ISN'T it.. so, i'll be checking on you luckier ladies!!!thanks for the tip about the tea.. gonna try it for the sparse scalp.. and ks mathews, add my prayers for your friend.....3jays
  • LuvRVing
    LuvRVing Posts: 2,409
    edited January 2012

    So sorry Ksmatthews, it's a bitter pill to swallow. 

    I think we are even more sensitive to others' cancers at this point in our own battle.  One of my friends found out late this summer that she had lung cancer and she died within two weeks.  All I could think about was how she didn't even get a chance to fight.  It made me realize that no matter how much all the treatment really sucked, at least I got to have the treatment and fight the battle. 

  • kiwimum
    kiwimum Posts: 460
    edited January 2012

    Thinking of both you and Janet KS. Cancer sure does suck!



    Love from NZ xx

  • sewingnut
    sewingnut Posts: 475
    edited January 2012

    LuvRVing,

    Love the new avatar.

  • Jules59
    Jules59 Posts: 148
    edited January 2012

    So sorry about your friend ks.  Sending prayers for her family friend.

  • mccrimmon324
    mccrimmon324 Posts: 794
    edited January 2012

    Love your new pic LuvRVing!

  • LuvRVing
    LuvRVing Posts: 2,409
    edited January 2012

    Thanks, ladies!  I'm 15 weeks PFC and I think it's time to get the sideburns and the back of my neck shaped up.  Both of those areas are an unruly 2".  Check out the mini-bangs...lol!

  • achpurple
    achpurple Posts: 245
    edited January 2012

    That's what I call mine, "mini bangs" - it's been so long since I posted a pic I'm not sure I remember how but will try soon.

  • WaveWhisperer
    WaveWhisperer Posts: 557
    edited January 2012

    Ksmatthews, so sorry about your friend Janet. As someone said, at least we're able to fight this cancer. It's so tragic when others find out too late. I had a colleague who was diagnosed with stomach cancer and lived only two weeks. It makes our struggles with hair seem pretty insignificant, doesn't it? 

  • MamaV
    MamaV Posts: 373
    edited January 2012

    ks - so sorry and so sad... prayers for peace on the way

  • achpurple
    achpurple Posts: 245
    edited January 2012

    Maybe he needs new glasses - LOL!

  • lago
    lago Posts: 11,653
    edited January 2012

    Men aren't that observant regarding things like that. Remember they like cracks. THAT they notice.

  • ksmatthews
    ksmatthews Posts: 743
    edited January 2012

    Thank you ladies so much for all the prayers and words of kindness.  Sad to say she passed this morning :(

    I hate cancer!!!! 

  • YaYa5
    YaYa5 Posts: 532
    edited January 2012
    so, so sorry, ksmatthews.  
  • LuvRVing
    LuvRVing Posts: 2,409
    edited January 2012

    Oh ks, so very sorry!  Peace to you and her family.

  • specialk
    specialk Posts: 9,299
    edited January 2012

    ks - sorry about your friend - just concentrate on thinking that she is in a peaceful and illness-free place.  I know how hard this is for you.

  • lago
    lago Posts: 11,653
    edited January 2012

    ksmatthews I'm sorry to hear. I know this is hard.

  • cdairth
    cdairth Posts: 63
    edited January 2012

    Ksmatthews, truly sorry you lost your friend.

  • twisted steel
    twisted steel Posts: 13
    edited January 2012

    Ks

    So sad to hear about your friend's passing. How devastating for her loved ones to have so little time after her diagnosis to process it and lose her. Prayers, thoughts and peaceful vibes all headed out to all concerned.

    TS

  • sweetcorn
    sweetcorn Posts: 96
    edited January 2012

    KSMatthews--So sorry for the loss of your friend.  I think we can all agree--We hate cancer!!

    Sincere sympathies,

    Jane

  • tracie23
    tracie23 Posts: 214
    edited January 2012

    KS I am so sorry

  • kiwimum
    kiwimum Posts: 460
    edited January 2012

    KS, I'm so sorry for your loss.

  • granuaile
    granuaile Posts: 24
    edited January 2012

    @KS - I'm so sorry to hear this sad news.

  • Ossa
    Ossa Posts: 685
    edited January 2012

    KS, so sad to hear (((hugs)))

    Have anyone heard of using silicea to promote healthy hair? Heard about it today.. Going to try it.. Have to get OK from RO first though I can not find anything saying there is a conflict between this and rads..

  • Baileybump
    Baileybump Posts: 8
    edited January 2012

    KS - hugs to you during your time of grief.

  • Elizabeth1889
    Elizabeth1889 Posts: 509
    edited January 2012

    ksmatthews, I am so sorry for your loss.  

  • LuvRVing
    LuvRVing Posts: 2,409
    edited January 2012

    Ossa - my hair stylist said that the prenatal vitamins I've been taking to boost my iron levels will help stimulate hair growth.  I'm going to keep taking them, since it (or something) seems to be working.  I bought a big bottle at WalMart (they are not expensive) and take one a day.  My hair is thick but the texture is what it was pre-chemo...very fine. 

  • Ossa
    Ossa Posts: 685
    edited January 2012

    luv..thank you I will try that.. love your new avatar

  • kks_11
    kks_11 Posts: 189
    edited January 2012

    ((((KS)))) So sorry about your friend. This disease is so wicked and cruel.

    Ladies, the recent talk of getting a trim has inspired me (or, the word "mullet" was enough to scare me)... I called my stylist and proudly announced to her that I had hair and needed her help!  I'm scheduled to see her next weekend. Cool