Hair Loss

Well it has finally happened - 15 days into my first 21 day cycle. This morning, when I combed my fingers through my hair, I came away with a handful. I am going to get Kyle to shave it all off for me. He wants to cut a rubber duckie in - I think I will let him try. Pictures tomorrow.

For those that have asked my what kind of Chemo I am receiving, I will try to explain what I understand. The Regiment is called AC--> Taxol Chemotherapy. The plan consists of 8 treatments cycles, each lasting 21 days (3 weeks). During the first 4 cycles, two drugs, Doxorubicin and Cyclophosphamide will be administered through my port. For the next 4 cycles, I will be receiving Paclitaxel along with Herceptin. After the 4 cycles are completed, I will continue with the Herceptin for I am assuming, another 6 months (9 months total). I may be wrong in the length of time for the Herceptin.

Following the completion of the first 4 cycles, I will be receiving radiation for 5 weeks/5 days a week, starting sometime in February, following my planning session at the end of January.

I am not happy with the way my port incision has healed - a misunderstanding by the nurse had me keep a waterproof dressing over it until last weekend. It is healing better now, but I think there is going to be a big scar.

Buy for now - I have a date with a barber.