How Many More Chemo Treatments Do You Have?

I don’t know. I started chemotherapy (Abraxane) in May 2021. I had my last infusion the last week of January 2022. We are thankful for the benefit we received from such a long time on this treatment. And it is possible that I will try another chemo in the future.  But it is hard on my body and Peter and the kids hated seeing me suffer. We are hopeful for fewer side effects on my next treatment plan.

Why Did Your Hair Only Recently Fall Out?

At first, I did not lose my hair because my treatment consisted of two hormonal therapy drugs. While the medicine sent me from breastfeeding my youngest to full on menopause within a matter of weeks, it did not touch my hair.

Often cancer patients lose their hair because most types of cancer treatment programs will employ chemotherapy at some point.  Chemotherapy’s most well-known side effect is hair loss. But the assumption that all cancer patients will lose their hair for the duration of all treatments proves to be a stereotype.  If/when I have my hair back does not mean that I am cured or in remission. Also only recently losing my hair does not mean we are finally fighting back my cancer tumors.  Hair proves to be a poor indicator of my health. However, I will be VERY HAPPY to have it back!

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