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Date Posted: 15:49:00 01/17/13 Thu
Author: Cynthia Ste. Claire
Subject: Re: Raven Update - Monday night
In reply to: GoodWillTalking 's message, "Raven Update - Monday night" on 00:03:26 01/17/13 Thu

I was stage 3 ovarian, they thought it was medium lemon sized, but a month later found it was soccer ball size that was hidden by my uterus. Radical Hyst, with extras taken out, chemo began on Christmas Eve. I have been thinking of you so much, inwardly doing the countdown on when you'd have to deal with the loss of something so intrinsic in us. Our hair, something that grows fast, but.. there just are no words to describe.

When fistfuls came out, I cut the rest right then and there, to get it over with. I slept with a pillowcase over the top of my head to stay warm. I had a delay in my chemo, it was a very rare and aggressive form, and after the third treatment they had to stop for 2 months until my white count was high enough. That taught me to take things one day at a time, not easy for a girl who has a brain that works a million miles an hour.

This was in '98-'99, and after my hair grew back in (the second time, lost it again with the 2 month delay), I told the oncologist that I'd have kissed his feet if I'd known what my hair would turn out like.

I'd always had uber straight hair, I'd have to use aqua net (I was an 80's girl) to get it to hold if I'd go out) just to try to keep some style in it. But after the chemo, I had ringlets! I was so shocked. Only downside was the color is a dirt brown, I was a blonde before.. but perms cost more than coloring, so it's still a win/win ;)

You've gone through soooo much, there are no words that I can say that will really help. But I care, even though I'm a lurker and don't post (until now).

You are so loved and cherished, wig or not, you are beloved by many. Forever..

Cynthia

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[> Re: Raven Update - Monday night -- Hannah (((((((healing hugs)))))) :)), 01:13:10 01/18/13 Fri [1]

(((Dearest Ravenbeauty)))

All the side effects are temporary - perhaps it would help if you could see them as badges earned as you win the battle! :)

Incidentally, I have read many cancer survivors who have said that when their hair grew back after chemo, that it was softer and shinier than it ever had been before! Now, I hope that may have put a smile on your face. ((((hugs))))

Love you always,
Hannah


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