Hair dilemmas

Boxie83 i think having a Bob cut is a fab idea I didn't go for cold capping myself  but I think it's worth giving it a go as it may just work for you my lovely. a few ladies at my unit have kept most of their hair it's just thinned out alot and a wig similar to your own style will be a good call. have a word with your BC nurse as you can get one from  free from the NHS I have one they are beautifully made now they come in all colours and styles worth an ask you get it within 2 weeks and they come with wig shampoo conditioner and finishing spray hope this helps wishing you the best of luck and love with your chemotherapy keep us updated with it all love Belinda xx

Boxie83  you can have a go with cold capping at your first chemo cycle and if it's not for you at least you tried it xx

Hi  I didn't cold cap but got amazing wigs. Due to lockdown last year and wig shops shut I gave amazon a go, it was fantastic I got beautiful natural brown bobs gorgeous cuts, recommend having a look. I wear mine to work as a nurse and no one would know xxx

Hi Boxie I'm in a similar situation having 6 year old twins. I'm a single mum so hoping I can get through this.  I can cope with most things but just want to protect my childen from this..... xx 

Thankyou this has really helped, think I’ll give it a go if it works great if not then least I tried x

Amazon wow, I will check it out! I buy everything else from there so great place to look, thanks x

Exactly, this is what I worry about. Have you said anything to your children? X

Hi there are some rubbish/fancy dress stuff but loads of lovely ones aswell

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Not yet. Just know mummy had a lump taken out of her boob and I'll need more medicine over the summer. No idea what to tell him. And hoping amongst all hope we can still go away in August! Got a week in isle of wight booked... not seen oncologist yet for date so no idea of timescales but they will be devastated if miss their holiday:-( 

Hi Boxie83

This page on BreastcancerNow https://breastcancernow.org/information-support/facing-breast-cancer/talking-children-about-breast-cancer has a lot of tips for speaking to children about breast cancer, and also a link to a booklet they produce called “Mummy’s lump” 

My children were teenagers when I was diagnosed so I wasn’t in the same situation as you, but my hair was really long and my youngest son was really upset about my hair. I had mine cut short and then shaved when it started to fall out. At home I didn’t wear anything on my head, but wore a wig outside and at work, mainly because I didn’t always want to have conversations about my hair/cancer etc. There are some really pretty scarves and bamboo turban type hats to wear if a wig isn’t for you, perhaps you can ask your children to help pick some out for you? 

You also need to factor in what you do when your hair starts to come back, if you have a long wig do you wear it for over a year until your own hair matches the wig? 

Jo x