Sum info about 'A Close shave'

On the 9th of December 2007 a family of perfectly hairsome folks shaved their heads in order to raise awareness of and to raise funds for charities that support people with cancer. You can still donate to our causes via the donations links on the right.

Well I thought it was about time I contributed to this blog, so here we go!
In April I was diagnosed with Non Hodgkin’s Lymphoma, a type of cancer affecting the Lymphatic system. In my case it was my bone marrow that was affected, which meant my blood levels were very low. Even before I was diagnosed I started doing lots of Alternative treatments including diet, juices, supplements, Healing, Acupuncture, Homeopathy, herbal remedies, coffee enemas etc.
Once diagnosed I started going to a clinic in Tunbridge Wells for IV Vit C & Whole Body Hyperthermia, amongst other things. We also got a Far Infrared Sauna to use at home & incorporated various other treatments into my regime. We installed a whole house water filter & also put our drinking water through a 'Wellness' jug filter.
Unfortunately my blood levels continued to drop & I eventually had to start Chemotherapy in August. I negotiated a lower dose regime than they wanted to do (3 drugs instead of 5!) & found I had virtually no side effects. They had said they would have to go in heavy to get on top of it & that in any case I would probably need blood transfusions every week. Well, the chemo started working immediately, rather dramatically & I have only needed one blood transfusion during the whole course. My blood levels are up to normal & my latest bone marrow biopsy showed very significant clearance of the lymphoma cells. The doctors are rather dumbfounded! It is I am sure because of all the other things I’m doing.
I have not lost my hair as was predicted, but decided I'd go ahead & have it shaved off anyway. My advantage is that I have been given a very nice wig by the hospital in anticipation of my hair loss. I've also got several hats including one to wear at night!
Sue