Hi, I started chemotherapy last July for Brest cancer of which I lost all my hair, I got through chemo ok, when I was booked in for surgery after that they found it had gone to the outside of the breast so could not have surgery, I am now on hormone tablets and a target therapy, I was wondering if it safe to use Rosemary Essential oil on my scalp to try to force my hair to grow back, thank She
Hello Shegetti A warm welcome to the Macmillan online Community - I am so sorry to find you here.
I can't answer your question as I have a different cancer - however I can advise you that the Community is divided up into different forums or chat rooms which are cancer specific. In view of your diagnosis I would advise you to join the
There you will find Community members on the same or similar journey. To join the Community just click on the link I have provided. Once the page opens up click on "join" on the black banner at the bottom of the page. You can then either copy and paste or re-post your original post in the "New Here - Say Hello" section. I am sure you will receive plenty of answers.
If I can do anything else for you please don't hesitate to contact me.
Best wishes - Brian.
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Hello Diannep A warm welcome to the online Community - I am so sorry to read of your diagnosis and I wish you well with your operation on Wednesday.
To connect with people on the same or similar journey I would advise you to join the Breast Cancer forum - to do this just click on the link I have provided below-
Once the page opens up, just click on join on the black banner at the bottom of the page.You can then add your post in the "New Here - Say Hello" section - I am sure you will receive plenty of replies.
If I can do anything else for you please let me know.
Best wishes - Brian.
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