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 Posted: Thu Oct 28th, 2010 02:45 pm
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Helen...continued prayers for you. 

 

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 Posted: Thu Oct 28th, 2010 02:56 pm
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Prayers sent from here.

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 Posted: Thu Oct 28th, 2010 07:56 pm
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I just heard on WBAP radio this morning a report that people who wear an ice cold cap while getting the chemo tended to keep their hair. The supposition is that the cold causes the hair follicles to constrict and hold onto that hair. It might be worth investigating. Good luck and prayers for you.

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 Posted: Fri Oct 29th, 2010 04:13 pm
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WOW. I don't know what to say other than a  simple thank you! Your kind words, prayers, and support mean so much to me.  

I am doing quite well.  Still doing chemo until the end of December, but I have finished the most aggressive and toxic drugs. Thank goodness. Should start radiation in January for about 6 weeks.  I was diagnosed with breast cancer, and the small tumor was  removed  June 17.  Dr said they got clear margins, but since it had spread to some lymph nodes, I have to do the whole regimen including chemo to make sure it didn't go anywhere else. However, all my scans and tests were clear. This was found on my routine mammogram, so PLEASE, Ladies, GET YOUR YEARLY MAMMOGRAM!!  It could have been much worse if I had waited.  

Again, thanks everyone.  And I would like to add that chemo really sucks!  But hopefully it is worth it. 



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 Posted: Fri Oct 29th, 2010 04:16 pm
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Helen
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Gigi wrote: I just heard on WBAP radio this morning a report that people who wear an ice cold cap while getting the chemo tended to keep their hair. The supposition is that the cold causes the hair follicles to constrict and hold onto that hair. It might be worth investigating. Good luck and prayers for you.
Wish I had heard this before the hair fell out.  It's sometimes SO cold at the oncology center, I'm not sure I could have handled having an  ice cold cap on my head.  LOL



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 Posted: Fri Oct 29th, 2010 05:04 pm
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Helen, if you like, we can gather the members of the Dallas Digest Street Choir and Shuck 'n Jive Marching Band to come do a performance. Most of 'em are out on bail right now.



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 Posted: Fri Oct 29th, 2010 09:26 pm
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Pie for strength!  And perhaps some cheerful singer-songwriter music.  No folk music though...too depressing. 

Sending lots of positive energy.  Hopefully the chemo doesn't make the wine taste bad.

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 Posted: Fri Oct 29th, 2010 09:49 pm
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Prayers sent to you.

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 Posted: Sat Oct 30th, 2010 07:11 pm
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Zephyr wrote: Helen, if you like, we can gather the members of the Dallas Digest Street Choir and Shuck 'n Jive Marching Band to come do a performance. Most of 'em are out on bail right now.
Sounds like a fun time!!!:clap:



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 Posted: Sat Oct 30th, 2010 07:21 pm
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Treehugger wrote: Pie for strength!  And perhaps some cheerful singer-songwriter music.  No folk music though...too depressing. 

Sending lots of positive energy.  Hopefully the chemo doesn't make the wine taste bad.

Unfortunantly, the wine tastes terrible.  :tear: :eew:  Tastes like rusty nails have been soaking in it. I have had to give up the wine for now.  Doesn't mix well with the drug I am taking.   But I am all for the cheerful music and positive energy!!!



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 Posted: Sat Oct 30th, 2010 09:02 pm
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Sounds like you're doing great, Helen! I'd love to connect with you in April at the Komen Race for the Cure here in FW. It's going to be at Ridgmar Mall this year instead of downtown. It shouldn't be too hard for you to get there from Granbury. Let's talk, OK???



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 Posted: Sat Oct 30th, 2010 11:03 pm
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Bless you. Prayers are sent and continued strength.

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 Posted: Sun Oct 31st, 2010 03:52 pm
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tennis gal wrote: Sounds like you're doing great, Helen! I'd love to connect with you in April at the Komen Race for the Cure here in FW. It's going to be at Ridgmar Mall this year instead of downtown. It shouldn't be too hard for you to get there from Granbury. Let's talk, OK???
Sounds great to me! I will be finished with the treatments by then and may even have some hair back. Easy to get to Ridgmar from here, but you may have to remind me.  I also should be retired from my job by then. Woo Hoo!!!



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 Posted: Sun Oct 31st, 2010 04:00 pm
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