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Susan, Thank you for the response. My sister had breast cancer (9 yrs cancer free) and she was devastated. But she has been helping me through. So far, have not lost hair, but only second treatment. I was informed it will probable happen in the next couple weeks. Not looking forward to it, but I have very understanding friends and family. It really helps. I no longer work. I am 71 in November and retired so I only have to be in public when I want to be and with whom I want to be. That also helps. I know with God's help I will get through this but I really appreciate all the feedback I get. Thanks again for the response.

Bridget O, My chemo is carboplatin and taxol and my caregivers have told me that hair loss is probable. My sister had breast cancer and lost her hair. She was devastated and often cried, which she rarely does. I have decided that I'm going to take the "bull by the horns" so to speak. When my "shedding" starts, I have ask my husband to shave my head (he has the clippers for it) and have already picked up a few turbans to wear. I did tell him that if I started crying, just keep going and reassure me that everything will be fine. I guess it gives me a small feeling of having some control of my life moving through treatment. He laughed when I told him I would wear the turbans and long earrings and just tell everyone I've turned gypsy! I just don't like the pitying looks when people find out I have cancer. I will continue to fight for as long as humanly possible and with God's blessing I will get through this just fine. Sometimes feeling positive about this situation is difficult, but I plan on staying confident and trusting my medical team. So far they have been wonderful. Holly K

Hi Donna, Thank ;you for the response. My treatment is both Chemo and Radiation. I do the radiation 5 days a week and the chemo once a week. I've only had 1 chemo treatment and it made for a really long day because I went from chemo to radiation before going home. I didn't have a real bad reaction to the chemo so far and have not yet lost my hair, but they indicated I would. I'm currently working on how I'm going to deal with that. I'm guessing it will start within the next couple weeks. I'm preparing myself as best I can. My best friend passed from lung cancer on November 4, 2016 and I sat with her through the whole thing, spending hours at the hospital and worrying at home. I'm trying to stay positive so that my loved ones do not have to go through it. I think of her fight often, but am trying to stay as positive as I can.

Hi, my name is Holly and I was diagnosed on August 15. I have started treatments and was very upset and confused, but I'm starting to get a handle on the routine and let go of the fear. I spend a lot of time alone, which makes it a little more difficult. Too much time to think!