Hair Loss

Nice one thanks. 

Hi Rameses. Sorry for not replying sooner, I hope you are coming to terms with the hair loss. Personally I think it must be be just as hard for you blokes as it is for us women. I still have days where I am all over the place and it messes with your head.  I

I have joined a few cancer support groups near where I live and I find this has helped massively. Talking to people in the same boat or just having complimentary treatments have made me feel soo much better.  If you  have a Maggies centre near you I would recommend popping in and seeing if there are any groups that you might find beneficial to how you are feeling.

Take care Rameses 

Maxine

Thanks Max66

It hasn't gone yet but I've got my 2nd round of chemo today and that's apparently when it can start to thin out. I can tell it's gonna happen as my hair feels very dry and I know it has not grown as I used a clipper to keep it low anyway. Even the consultant yesterday said you've still got your hair then, but round 2 is coming up. 

Its just another outward sign that I'm ill I guess. I think it's that more than my appearance I'm afraid of.

People are very kind when the see me trying to walk with my stick and that, holding doors open etc but then there's look of pity in there eyes that gets to me.

I have looked up Maggies and no, there's not one near. St Giles, the hospice team have a big facility quite near. I'm going to go and have a look around as they have complimentary therapy sessions and coffe mornings I believe.

I’m sorry to hear how you’re feeling. I do understand this, I lost some of my hair during radiotherapy but did not lose all of it and I haven’t lost any through chemotherapy. Maybe talk to your oncologists, I did and I got a lot of support through the hospital as it was extremely traumatic for me even losing some hair and I knew some people lost all theirs so felt guilty about being upset 

Thank you charlotteLG for your reply.

Max,

Come on. Does it really matter? The treatment absoloutly comes first.

You know I'm scared of losing mine too and yes it's very personal but I think ladies with short hair or even no hair,  if they're happy to carry it off, look beautiful.

I'm sure you will too.

Don't overthink it, just be the new you.

Hi Guys

ive had 2 rounds of Chemo now and I’ve still got my hair. I’m gobsmacked. I really thought I would lose it as it’s gone very brittle.

Anyway, I have decided if it does start to go I’m going to shave it full on Peaky Blinders style and take loads of photos for a laugh. I’m from Small Heath in Birmingham, so it seems appropriate plus I’ll never have a chance or the nerve to do it again. 

What do you reckon?

I’ve noticed my scalp feels very tender to touch. Is that normal? 

I didn’t get this but apparently that’s not normal ( i just got lucky)

I was told 99% feel at least a bit of soreness so it’s completely normal 

Thanks Charlotte

I was getting a bit concerned. However I’m worrying about the slightest issue at the minute. 

Sometime that’s all I need, thanks again.