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I have just started my second phase of Chemotherapy, and the good news is that despite my white cell platelet count being a bit on the low side, the Doctors seem to think I am responding well to the treatment. Apart from the cancer itself, I remain in good health, am fit and well and am still able to do most of the things I would normally do. I have managed to get up a ladder and prune the conifer tree, and have mowed the grass (by hand - no fancy powered mowers for me!), and am now in the middle of decorating the front bedroom. The only thing I really cannot do is spend too much time in crowded places such as shops and markets because if the risk of catching other people's coughs and sneezes. If everything goes to plan my second session is next Monday, and then I do not have to attend again until a few days after New Year for the third phase.

 

The bad news (well for me at least) is that despite assurances that it probably would not happen, my hair has started to fall out, and I only payed to have it trimmed last week! Those who know me will be aware that my hair, although quite long is not very thick, and if the present rate of loss continues I will as good as bald by the weekend. At the moment the beard is only shedding the odd few hairs, fortunately it is quite dense, so the loss may be no more than normal. There is some consolation in that, although I will no doubt have to endure the jibes that my head is on upside down. If the beard also goes, and Jan is convinced it will!, it will be a big shock to everyone, After having it stuck to my face for 46 years, even I cannot remember what I look like without it. If it does go I will have to paste a new scary photo on my Viewing profile.

 

As so many people asked me to keep them informed I have started a new thread rather than resurrect the old one, and I aplolgise to tyhe mods for raising it in General Boating, but somehow the pub just befroe Xmas did not sem appropriate.

 

I wish you all a merry Xmas, Ours, by choice, will probably be fairly quiet, with only a few visitors.

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I have just started my second phase of Chemotherapy, and the good news is that despite my white cell platelet count being a bit on the low side, the Doctors seem to think I am responding well to the treatment. Apart from the cancer itself, I remain in good health, am fit and well and am still able to do most of the things I would normally do. I have managed to get up a ladder and prune the conifer tree, and have mowed the grass (by hand - no fancy powered mowers for me!), and am now in the middle of decorating the front bedroom. The only thing I really cannot do is spend too much time in crowded places such as shops and markets because if the risk of catching other people's coughs and sneezes. If everything goes to plan my second session is next Monday, and then I do not have to attend again until a few days after New Year for the third phase.

 

The bad news (well for me at least) is that despite assurances that it probably would not happen, my hair has started to fall out, and I only payed to have it trimmed last week! Those who know me will be aware that my hair, although quite long is not very thick, and if the present rate of loss continues I will as good as bald by the weekend. At the moment the beard is only shedding the odd few hairs, fortunately it is quite dense, so the loss may be no more than normal. There is some consolation in that, although I will no doubt have to endure the jibes that my head is on upside down. If the beard also goes, and Jan is convinced it will!, it will be a big shock to everyone, After having it stuck to my face for 46 years, even I cannot remember what I look like without it. If it does go I will have to paste a new scary photo on my Viewing profile.

 

As so many people asked me to keep them informed I have started a new thread rather than resurrect the old one, and I aplolgise to tyhe mods for raising it in General Boating, but somehow the pub just befroe Xmas did not sem appropriate.

 

I wish you all a merry Xmas, Ours, by choice, will probably be fairly quiet, with only a few visitors.

 

 

Will all of your hair go? I mean, what about that fluff that you have had since your voice broke. No short and curlies?

 

Richard

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Barry

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Time to start playing maybe :lol:

 

You can start experimenting with different looks

 

There's the Jean Luc Picard look - dignified and distinguished

 

Or there's the aging biker look - bald but with a beard - fancy a do-rag or a leather skull cap? :lol:

David Schweizer Veteran II

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Will all of your hair go? I mean, what about that fluff that you have had since your voice broke. No short and curlies?

 

Richard

It is my understanding that if the Chemo really kicks in with the hair loss, I could end up with my whole body being a smooth at an Olympic swimmer, pity I can't swim!

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It is my understanding that if the Chemo really kicks in with the hair loss, I could end up with my whole body being a smooth at an Olympic swimmer, pity I can't swim!

Maybe it's time for some tattoos?

 

Richard

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The bad news (well for me at least) is that despite assurances that it probably would not happen, my hair has started to fall out, and I only payed to have it trimmed last week! Those who know me will be aware that my hair, although quite long is not very thick, and if the present rate of loss continues I will as good as bald by the weekend. At the moment the beard is only shedding the odd few hairs, fortunately it is quite dense, so the loss may be no more than normal. There is some consolation in that, although I will no doubt have to endure the jibes that my head is on upside down. If the beard also goes, and Jan is convinced it will!, it will be a big shock to everyone, After having it stuck to my face for 46 years, even I cannot remember what I look like without it. If it does go I will have to paste a new scary photo on my Viewing profile.

 

If the beard survives, you could use is as a comb-over.

 

Sort of the ultimate in Bobby Charlton hair-dos

RLWP Veteran II

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To eat or to wear?

 

You know that patronising expression about "Boys and their toys"? Isn't a Rabbit an electric toy for girls?

 

Richard

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I have just started my second phase of Chemotherapy, and the good news is that despite my white cell platelet count being a bit on the low side, the Doctors seem to think I am responding well to the treatment.

That is good news, David. Sounds as if your mind as well as your body is responding well. Keep it up.

 

As for the hair - you know what they say about bald men ;-)

ditchcrawler Veteran II

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It is my understanding that if the Chemo really kicks in with the hair loss, I could end up with my whole body being a smooth at an Olympic swimmer, pity I can't swim!

I dont think we need those photos.

You can always paint rabbits on you head so they look like hares

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Maybe it's time for some tattoos?

 

Richard

 

http://www.bizarremag.com/weird-news/tatto...oed_granny.html ??

 

Possibly not entirely safe for work, pictures of a tattooed woman but with some sweary words thrown in for good measure :lol:

 

Edit to say: glad treatment's going well so far, hope your peaceful Christmas is lovely and cosy and the food and telly are up to scratch!

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I have just started my second phase of Chemotherapy, and the good news is that despite my white cell platelet count being a bit on the low side, the Doctors seem to think I am responding well to the treatment. Apart from the cancer itself, I remain in good health, am fit and well and am still able to do most of the things I would normally do. I have managed to get up a ladder and prune the conifer tree, and have mowed the grass (by hand - no fancy powered mowers for me!), and am now in the middle of decorating the front bedroom. The only thing I really cannot do is spend too much time in crowded places such as shops and markets because if the risk of catching other people's coughs and sneezes. If everything goes to plan my second session is next Monday, and then I do not have to attend again until a few days after New Year for the third phase.

 

The bad news (well for me at least) is that despite assurances that it probably would not happen, my hair has started to fall out, and I only payed to have it trimmed last week! Those who know me will be aware that my hair, although quite long is not very thick, and if the present rate of loss continues I will as good as bald by the weekend. At the moment the beard is only shedding the odd few hairs, fortunately it is quite dense, so the loss may be no more than normal. There is some consolation in that, although I will no doubt have to endure the jibes that my head is on upside down. If the beard also goes, and Jan is convinced it will!, it will be a big shock to everyone, After having it stuck to my face for 46 years, even I cannot remember what I look like without it. If it does go I will have to paste a new scary photo on my Viewing profile.

 

As so many people asked me to keep them informed I have started a new thread rather than resurrect the old one, and I aplolgise to tyhe mods for raising it in General Boating, but somehow the pub just befroe Xmas did not sem appropriate.

 

I wish you all a merry Xmas, Ours, by choice, will probably be fairly quiet, with only a few visitors.

 

Ask for an ice-cap to wear during your next infusion. This should limit the hair-loss, which in any case will be only temporary.

Nightwatch Veteran II

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Flippin ek, I only met you once, how on earth am I going to recognise you now that you are hairless, be it temp?

 

 

Well done that man!

 

 

Martyn

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It is my understanding that if the Chemo really kicks in with the hair loss, I could end up with my whole body being a smooth at an Olympic swimmer, pity I can't swim!

 

 

This is the sort of perfect excuse we wish for when we fall in - you can now say 'i'm in training' This will accord a serious amount of kudos until 2012 when you don't win the 100 metres at the olympics. You can then say I had a minor medical issue but I will win in 2016. Besides you will get to travel further then so don't peak too early!

 

Take care

 

Dave

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I have just started my second phase of Chemotherapy, and the good news is that despite my white cell platelet count being a bit on the low side, the Doctors seem to think I am responding well to the treatment. Apart from the cancer itself, I remain in good health, am fit and well and am still able to do most of the things I would normally do. I have managed to get up a ladder and prune the conifer tree, and have mowed the grass (by hand - no fancy powered mowers for me!), and am now in the middle of decorating the front bedroom. The only thing I really cannot do is spend too much time in crowded places such as shops and markets because if the risk of catching other people's coughs and sneezes. If everything goes to plan my second session is next Monday, and then I do not have to attend again until a few days after New Year for the third phase.

 

The bad news (well for me at least) is that despite assurances that it probably would not happen, my hair has started to fall out, and I only payed to have it trimmed last week! Those who know me will be aware that my hair, although quite long is not very thick, and if the present rate of loss continues I will as good as bald by the weekend. At the moment the beard is only shedding the odd few hairs, fortunately it is quite dense, so the loss may be no more than normal. There is some consolation in that, although I will no doubt have to endure the jibes that my head is on upside down. If the beard also goes, and Jan is convinced it will!, it will be a big shock to everyone, After having it stuck to my face for 46 years, even I cannot remember what I look like without it. If it does go I will have to paste a new scary photo on my Viewing profile.

 

As so many people asked me to keep them informed I have started a new thread rather than resurrect the old one, and I aplolgise to tyhe mods for raising it in General Boating, but somehow the pub just befroe Xmas did not sem appropriate.

 

I wish you all a merry Xmas, Ours, by choice, will probably be fairly quiet, with only a few visitors.

 

Hello David,

I've known many people over the years with different kinds of cancer, and very often after chemo is finished up their hair came back in compeltely different--curly where it was straight, thick where before it was thin, and sometimes a different variety of color as well. When all is said and done you may well have luscious locks to brush! I am a cancer suvivior. I appreciate the truth of your signature quote. I am holding you in my thoughts and wishing you the best with your treatment and recovery.

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My best friend lost every bit of hair on his body due to chemo. That was 11 years ago and he is alive and well. Still bald as a bowling ball. We will take him bald over gone any day. I wish you success in this battle.

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