I have cancer im at the point where my hair is falling out.
2006-09-01 04:46:41 · 16 answers · asked by bridget h 1 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Cancer
That's sooo sad!!! Im sorry!!
email me deedadee84bridget@yahoo.com
2006-09-01 05:23:42 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Be positive, do not focus on dying with cancer, and certainly you will not die fom cancer. I am 54 years old, was told that going to have brest cancer as having fibriod filled brests, and was given all hormones medicines, which were so costly for me at that time that looking after myself , I can not afford education for my children. Therefore I decided that I am not going to die with cancer, I accepted simple and natural diet and hard manual work, without any fear of death with cancer, and now I have lived 25 years of very healthy and efficient life. Twelve years back I was digonosed to remove my uterus, but through my strong will power I survived the operation for its removal, and it is still with me, a loving part of my body. Can you imagine I have three feet long hairs, and people ask me , how at this age , I have got this much healthy hair. The truth is I have lot of love for my hair too, and with positive outlook, acceptance of negatives as challenges to boost me up I have survived, it is not late dear you can too. Love life, and love those who are around you, be a giver, and you will not be a loser to cancer. I will not die with Cancer, I will die at least when I feel that I am unable to give anything to anyone, material or non material, Trust in God and Have faith, you will not die certainly with Cancer.
2006-09-01 12:40:09 · answer #2 · answered by zahida367 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depends on what kind of cancer. I had prostate cancer which was treated with radiation, and has apparently disappeared. Some other cancers are even easier to treat. You can ask your doctor, straight-out, about how long you will probably live. Also, find out what your kind of cancer is called, and search the internet to get more info on it. Good luck.
2006-09-01 11:59:45 · answer #3 · answered by yahoohoo 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your hair doesn't fall out because you have cancer. Not everyone who has cancer loses their hair. Hair loss is because of chemotherapy.
There are no definite answers with cancer. And prognosis can change almost day to day. Five weeks ago the oncologists didn't think my husband would survive his first round of chemotherapy and expected him to die within days. Today, after three rounds of chemotherapy, he is talking ot friends on the computer and just finished putting together a set of bunk beds.
Everyone is different and there are no definite answers.
2006-09-01 11:59:33 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
cancer does not have to be a death sentence, there are many kinds of cancer and numerous treatments available. The one thing I would suggest is to get a second opinion for treatment, I strongly recommend the Siteman Cancer Center at Barnes Hospital in ST. Louis, Mo, My son-in law has had great success there, he had a stem cell transplant and is doing well. Good luck.
2006-09-01 11:51:59 · answer #5 · answered by sophie 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Cancer isn't always fatal. Please do some research (with legitimate sites, books, doctors) to learn more about the type of cancer you have and what are the latest treatements for it.
I am a two year breast cancer survivor (Stage II) I endured 6 rounds of chemo, my hair fell out too and I did 30 days of radiation. I am doing fine now. My sister, who is a 13 year survivor was a fantastic source of inspiration and cheer during this phase of my life. She sent me a great t-shirt that I wore to work. "With a Body Like This, Who Needs Hair".
Just before I finished chemo, my sister-in-law was diagnosed. We are all just fine now.
If you want someone to talk to, please contact me.
2006-09-01 15:21:48 · answer #6 · answered by knittinmama 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your doctor should have a good idea of your chances for survival or your life expectancy.
Every type of cancer is different, every treatment carries its own set of risks and successes, and no one on the internet can offer you accurate health advice.
I suggest you call your doctor and ask him the question.
Hugs.
2006-09-01 11:50:49 · answer #7 · answered by cjsmommy 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The future life span has to be predicted with reference to the type, location, maliganancy, metastasis (spreading to adjacent organs), secondary infections, functioning of vital organs and the determination and the health of the patient to outlive the cancer etc.
2006-09-01 11:59:45 · answer #8 · answered by gangadharan nair 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Good knows , depending on type of cancer stage of cancer and other many factors.
2006-09-01 11:54:46 · answer #9 · answered by Fouad 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depends what part of the body is infected and how far the cancer has spread. No one really know for sure, sorry.
2006-09-01 11:51:01 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Having cancer doen't even mean your going to die anymore. The time could be anytime.
2006-09-01 11:52:10 · answer #11 · answered by Eggdrop 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋