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Irishonly

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1. I had to have a couple of platelet transfusions
Sun Jan 8, 2012, 11:33 PM
Jan 2012

Hospitals are great when you need them but blah, I hate them. The second time I was released from the hospital, strawberry season had just started. My doctor was on vacation and the doctor covering for him said I couldn't have any fresh fruit and vegetables. I was upset. Fortunately, I saw my doctor in a couple of days and I pigged out on strawberries. Thirteen years ago I guess there was debate on what fresh foods you could eat.

Not everyone loses their hair. I was pretty cocky and didn't think I would lose it. I cut my hair very short and was thinking I needed a haircut and then poof, it was gone. My cousin didn't go bald although her hair became very thin. I know I wanted my hair to come back brown, thick and curly. It came back with a lot of white, baby fine and one curl. My daughter was only nine when I was diagnosed so I had her make a huge "Bald is Beautiful" sign for the door and a t-shirt I wore to chemo.

Rest tonight.

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I had to have a couple of platelet transfusions Irishonly Jan 2012 #1
I wrote this when my hair started to come out cmd Jan 2012 #2
My neighbor KC Jan 2012 #3
Her counts went up to 69,000 today! Uben Jan 2012 #4
More good news! JohnnyLib2 Jan 2012 #5
Great news ... slipslidingaway Jan 2012 #6
I am doing just that..... Uben Jan 2012 #7
You're doing much more than my suggestions ... slipslidingaway Jan 2012 #8
Uben Irishonly Jan 2012 #9
I agree maddezmom Jan 2012 #10
This group could publish a survivor, caregiver handbook. Irishonly Jan 2012 #11
any host can pin a thread maddezmom Jan 2012 #12
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