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Mouth sores (mucositis) typically appears 7-14 days after the start of therapy and heals when blood counts return to normal. Mucositis includes redness, dryness, swelling, ulcers and white patches and are a result of high-dose chemo that can temporarily damage some normal cells such as those that line the mouth, throat and gut. The nurses are adament about rinsing with a Sodium Chloride Solution seveal times a day to prevent mucositis - I follow orders well.
Hair loss (alopecia) always occurs following high dose chemotherapy. It begins to fall out 1-3 weeks after the first day of treatment. Since my first day of treatment was May 20th I'm in that time frame. I am a little unsure how I feel about it, but I guess I don't really have any choices now do I? I came preared with some cute hats and have purchased a wig although I haven't picked it up yet. Maybe I'll be the exception. Do I sound like I'm in denial???
Hair begins to grow back 4-6 weeks after the last treatment. I've heard mine might come back gray!
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Hi Bev,
ReplyDeleteI have been following your comments and updates diligently and am so thankful you have the ability to communicate your thoughts to us this way. I am also glad to see you continue to have your wonderful sense of humor.
We were thrilled to see you were able to go forward with the transplant as planned. I hope the coming days don't prove to be to much of a test of your will...nah who am I kidding, your too strong willed, one of the many things I admire about you.
Our thoughts, prayers and love continue to be with you. I can't wait until we are celebrating your beating this illness.
All out love,
John and Diane Brant
Hi Bev, I have been keeping up with your comments everyday and just marvel at your spirit.I'm sure that most people that go through what you are endoring are not doing nearly as well as you are.A positive mental attitude is so important in this kind of situation,and you are a shining example of how to deal with the worst kind of advercity. May God continue to bless you in every way.We hold you in our prayers! God Bless You!!! Stan and Brenda
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