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Gemma (gemmag)


January 29, 2007


MissisTook


Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania


February 5th, 1988


Ovarian Cancer


November, 2006


Stage 1


07


Grade 1


No


Methotrexate, Cyclophosphamide (brand name: Cytoxan), Gemcitabine (brand name: Gemzar)


Cancer Survivor


Electrolytes plummeted which caused -> no appetite, night sweats/fever, dizziness, headaches, inability to walk, fatigue.


10 inch incision on lower stomach. The doctors found a 22cm tumor surrounding my right ovary, removed it cleanly along with my appendix and right fallopian tube.


Nausea, fatigue/sleepiness, “Chemo brain” (inability to concentrate), dry skin, no nail growth, hair loss.

January – May as of now




gemmag's Cancer Blog

May 4, 2008

My hair :(Views: 200

“Minimal hair loss” my ass.

/sigh what a let down. I have a big bald spot where my bangs should be. Now to go get it all shaved off… again.

Sorry to hear you are having such a rough time of it. The hair thing had got to suck. When I found out I had cancer I shaved my head just so it would be my choice!

But that is different, guys shave their heads and nobody thinks twice, I am syre it is a differnt deal for a lady.

That said I will keep praying for you.
Mac

My hair has begun falling out and I have been on chemotherapy for more than 13 years. I lost a small amount early on but it wasn’t efough for anyone to even notice whereas in the last several months, my oncologist along with family and the girl that does my hair also said that quite alot fell out during the shampoo. So. I saw a girl that mostly specializes in this. So, I just about 5” cut off, It looks so much better, getting it cut short has made it look thicker. My ends were very wispy, Best choise I’ve made
Good Luck,
Patty

I bet your man will dig the new look…I do (Sinead O’Conner is the bomb), you are cute no matter what!

Take Care!

Timothy

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