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Sun Oct 31, 2010 3:56 am  |
I've never been through chemotherapy but have friends and family who have - and I know how devastating the associated hair loss is.
This is a special cap that is placed on the head during treatment to prevent hair loss. Read about it here:
http://www.newbeauty.com/dailybeauty/entry.aspx?id=3874 |
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Sun Oct 31, 2010 7:27 am |
| That article brought tears to my eyes. I would donate to a local "rental fund" in a heartbeat. |
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Sun Oct 31, 2010 7:54 am |
| Frodo wrote: |
| That article brought tears to my eyes. I would donate to a local "rental fund" in a heartbeat. |
I feel the same Frodo! I had hair just past mid thigh and when I decided to have it cut to shoulder length I donated it to an organization that made wigs for cancer sufferers.
This cap is such an awesome breakthrough, it's heartwarming! |
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Sun Oct 31, 2010 3:56 pm |
Haven't posted in years, but I do a quick browse of the board every few months or so. This post caught my interest. I knew that when I had chemo, if this device had been worthwhile, I surely would have known about it. So, I asked my best friend about it; she is an oncology nurse. Here is what she said:
It was tried years ago (Gilda Radner tried it as I recall) and a look back at those women who used it had a higher relapse/mortality rate than those that didn't. Also, it didn't work that great and was uncomfortable.
The thought was that by not letting the chemo get to those areas that perhaps cancer cells were sheltered there.
I have had a few women ask about this when I was in infusion and when I present it like that, no one wants to do it. It might help the hair but it might also help the cancer.
So, just want everyone to use caution. Better to lose every hair and nail, which do grow back, than shelter those cancer cells. Best regards, everyone! |
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Sun Oct 31, 2010 4:53 pm |
Good point Cedar.
A good friend of mine was just diagnosed with breast cancer. Luckily her oncologist has recommended a lumpectomy and radiation. He assured her that this is not going to kill her; there is no need for chemo and she will not lose her hair.
When she first found out that she had cancer, her first reaction was, "I don't want to lose my hair." After finding out (after an MRI) that she had it in both breasts, not just the one like the mammogram showed, she went from not wanting to lose her hair to ... "Cut these things off of me. I want to live and don't care about my hair." I know that it is a different feeling once the hair starts to fall out, but I don't think anyone would risk the success of their treatment for hair. |
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Sun Oct 31, 2010 6:17 pm |
| cedar wrote: |
Haven't posted in years, but I do a quick browse of the board every few months or so. This post caught my interest. I knew that when I had chemo, if this device had been worthwhile, I surely would have known about it. So, I asked my best friend about it; she is an oncology nurse. Here is what she said:
It was tried years ago (Gilda Radner tried it as I recall) and a look back at those women who used it had a higher relapse/mortality rate than those that didn't. Also, it didn't work that great and was uncomfortable.
The thought was that by not letting the chemo get to those areas that perhaps cancer cells were sheltered there.
I have had a few women ask about this when I was in infusion and when I present it like that, no one wants to do it. It might help the hair but it might also help the cancer.
So, just want everyone to use caution. Better to lose every hair and nail, which do grow back, than shelter those cancer cells. Best regards, everyone! |
Thanks for the heads up. I have no experience with the cancer issue other than what I read. |
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Sun Oct 31, 2010 6:51 pm |
| Frodo wrote: |
Thanks for the heads up. I have no experience with the cancer issue other than what I read. |
Good for you, Frodo. Your balanced diet is very very important info! I will keep that in mind....and hand. 
Also, Time2BMe, you summed it up beautifully. We open up to possibilities and things come into perspective.
Best to everyone. Take care. |
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