Hi all,
I'm 45 year of age. I've had a lumpectomy and one chemo session. and I'm 1 week away from session 2.
My head is itchy and driving me to distraction!
I always intended on shaving my hair when I started losing it but didn't know if shaving it now, even though it has not starting going yet would help this insatiable itch!
Has any one else experienced this and/or found anything to help.
(I can't use anything with TeaTree as I am allergic to it - ironically, make my head itch!)
Sending love and positive vibes
xx
Hi and welcome to the Macmillan Online Community although sorry that you needed to find us and especially sorry to hear about your diagnosis and ongoing challenges.
A cancer diagnosis brings many questions, confusion and lots of stress but talking with other people who are walking the same type of journey will help you navigate this rollercoaster.
The Community is organised into dedicated support groups so can I recommend you join our supportive Breast cancers and Breast cancer for the under-50s groups, these will be good places to connect with others navigating the same type of cancer journey.
To join a group just click on the link above then choose 'click to join' or 'join' (depending on the device you're using) on the page that opens. You can then introduce yourself by putting up a ‘New Thread’ or hit the box with the X on the top right (phones), you could just copy and paste the text from this your first post. You can also join in with existing ‘Discussions’ by clicking on 'reply'.
It’s always good to talk and the Macmillan Support Services provides lots of information, support, financial guidance or just a listening ear.
Most services are open 8am to 8pm, 7 days a week and it's free to call on 0808 808 00 00 have a look by Clicking here to see what is available and we also have our Ask an Expert section, but do allow two working days for replies from our expert team.
((hugs))
