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Leftboob - thank you - Yup, we did finish the same time - I hear herceptin could slow the growth a bit, but it should take off reallyu well  well when you're done - I've got to do tamoxifen.  I also heard that might slow it too?

Teakay - it does feel good :-)  that wig was really bothering me and I realized I was scratching my head all the time because the hair was coming in.  It did take quite a bit of talking to myself this morning...and then Ativan finally talked me into leaving that wig behind.  I was also woindering if it was messing with the new hair since it was so itchy with the wig on.

Funny part is, I am a blond !!!  go figure this color??..never thought I'd hear myself say this, but I think I like this new color better.  I can't wait till it really fills in and there is some sort of syle.

You look beautiful just like that!

Gorgeous AEM! You finished chemo 3 weeks after me and have much better coverage than I do. Go girl!

You are stunning AEM.  I finished April 5th and have about the same as you.  Congrats on going topless and welcome to the world.  It feels like freedom!!

AEM:  WOW!  You look beautiful.  Your hair is really growing in.  I hope to be that far by Thanksgiving.  Finish up tx on 6/28.  Are you taking biotin?

Aem you look awesome, hope I will be there with you soon! Topless at last!

Thanks guys :-)  It was scary, but I think you're right it will get easier.  I did have some fun while wearing that wig... I got some strange looks from some who had recently asked me where I got my hair cut... and now realize  I was full of shit when I sent them to SuperCuts down the street.  I'm okay with them never talking to me again.

Some that said they loved my hair, I would tell them if they gave me a minute to take it off...they too could have that style....some I just straight out told it was a wig...or that I loved this style so much since it was the only style I ever had that I could take off at night.....that seemed to puzzle alot of people.

But I got alot of strange comments like " wow...that's alittle different look for you "  I got the impression some people thought I actually went and got a summer crew cut and dyed it...lmao.  I should have sent those people to super cuts too.  I also had some people who normally would greet me in the hallways, look very uncomfortable...I don't know why, but I kinda enjoyed that..hehee

But overall most were very encouraging and supportive which put me more at ease as the day went on.  It really is a strange to feel unrestricted again outside of the house.

Kjibery - yes Biotin 2xs a day 5mcg each

Last summer all my facebook friends that didn't know what was going on all of a sudden saw my long bob profile picture go short. The loved the new pixie. They had no idea what had transpired the past year. When people say the short hair looks good most truly mean it.

Aem47, terrific head of hair, you look marvelous!

When hair looks like that and you go topless, there's always going to be a few people who think it's intentional.  One well-educated woman at work, who knew what I was going through, even asked me if my hair fell out or if I'd shaved it.  That was almost a year ago, and I don't think I'm ever going to forgive her because what she was saying was 'did you shave your head to get attention?' and that really pissed me off! 

JoanQuilts...look in the mirror and practice:

observer: "Your hair looks nice"....Joan: "Oh, thank you.'

observer: "I like your hair".....Joan: "Gosh, thanks!"   

Geez Aem you have inspired me to start taking something for my hair regrowth, you look great. I have one more taxol treatment to go and am hopeful that it will really start growing after that. I am getting hair and nail vitamins from Costco, and am looking at these shampoos. This Nioxin looks popular but there are so many systems, anybody know which system of shampoos is best? I am not ready to deal with minoxidil just yet.

While doing some research on hair stuff I came across this stuff called Thymuskin. Anybody have any experience with it? It is unbelievably expensive but says that it will prevent hair loss from chemo. I am too late for that but was wondering if any one tried it and had any luck or in anyone has used it after hair loss to help regrowth. I am skeptical, so many of these beauty products are crap and are taking advantage of desperate people with prices like that.

Yes! So happy and surprised! I got the fuzz on my face too. Nair for face work but gave me a mild rash for a couple of days...

AEM, you really do look cute.



JoanQuilts, lol. I know what you mean, but yesterday a woman at my gyn office was like "I love your hair!" She had no idea, so I said thanks & went back to my book. She proceeded to ask if I blow it out, flat iron it, and wanted to know which products I use to keep it so smooth and shiny. I gave one word answers & she finally gave up. I probably seemed a little rude, but I do what I have to do to get myself past uncomfortable situations these days.