It's the first day after my 7th chemo session. I washed my hair this morning. The last few weeks, I have probably had half a plughole of hair. This morning. 2 plugholes full of hair. Literally a whole clump, a handful! Also have lost most of my eyebrows (which were always thin anyway) and only a few lashes left. Looks like I will have to start being very creative and get that emergency standby cosmetic kit out...
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