Wendie-  This is Rose I agree with you 100%. I had stage 2 cancer with one positive node. I had the same treatment you had. I also shaved my head the very first sign. I thought I had control of my hair not the chemo. My doctor also said a positive attitude is very important.   I couldn't agree more on that subject. No matter how sick I was I always said I am ok, but you know how I really feel. I would never give in to the chemo. My hair was my trade mark. I had long thick beautiful hair. People always made beautiful remarks about my hair. But, in the long run it is how you feel that is more important. I now have short hair and it is very easy to take care. I look younger. All of this happened two years ago. I am now 56 and people cannot believe my age.

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From: Wendie Horowitz
Date: Saturday, June 6, 2009 10:44 pm
Subject: Re: [friendsforlifefoundation] Re: Chemotherapy treatments
To: friendsforlifefoundation@yahoogroups.com

> My name is Wendie.  I also had a bilateral mastecomy, but I was
> stage 3a and had 10 nodes positive. I did ac and taxol.  I also
> felt do whatever  you have to, I have 4 girls to be there for. 
> I will tell you that I shaved my head at the first sign of hair
> loss and that was the best thing I ever did.  It really
> aleviated the anxiety of the slow loss.  A positive attitude is
> the biggest part of recovery.  Good luck.
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> From: cherylisraeloff
> To: friendsforlifefoundation@yahoogroups.com
> Sent: Saturday, June 6, 2009 4:03:47 AM
> Subject: [friendsforlifefoundation] Re: Chemotherapy treatments
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> --- In friendsforlifefound ation@yahoogroup s.com, "ladymckraut33"
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> > Hi FFL ladies. This is Monica,and I need some advice. I saw my
> oncologist on monday (at MSKCC Commack). At that visit she
> insisted i
> have the AC-T regimen of chemo followed by Tomaxafin. When she
> discussedthe side affects, i was very upset about the hair loss.
> She called me
> again on friday after she discussed my case with other
> oncologists and
> they determined that i also am a candidate for the CMF regimen. they
> said there is a 2-3% difference in the two treatments of the cancer
> matastasizing. They said the decision is up to me. So now i am really
> confused! If any one would share their experiences or has any
> advice, i
> would really appreciate it. i had stage 1 breast cancer, i had a
> bilateral mastectomy, no lymph node invasion the tumor was 1.5
> cm. but
> was a grade 3 tumor. I am also 33 yrs. of age. Any
> thoughts,advice, or
> experiences shared would be helpful. Thank you all Monica.
> >
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> Hi, Monica my name is Cheryl. I had a very similar situation to
> you.
> The hair loss was very traumatic i agree. It is a very personal
> decision about the chemo. I felt I wanted to do all I could to
> beat the
> cancer. I wound up with cytoxan and taxotere. It wasnt fun but
> almost 3
> years later I am glad I did it. I was 40 years old at the time
> with 3
> kids. I also had a bilateral mast. with reconstruction. Feel
> free to
> call. 516-435-7096. The hair does come back and if you are a hair
> color nut as I am, you get brand new virgin hair to dye anyway you
> want!
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