Best time to shave head?

Does anyone know why I get random smiley faces turn up in my post when I'm writing it?

I’m following this as I would also like to know! X

Hiya

I can’t answer the smiley face question maybe just roll with it .

I had my Docetaxel which is a strong chemo and knew I would lose my hair, I think its a very personal thing but I waited until the very first signs of it falling out which was day 12 post chemo, then I shaved it off, for me the thought of it falling out all over the house and bed was a definite no.

whatever you decide has to be right for you.

good luck on your journey x

Hi Ellen944, 

I would say this is like a personal choice of what to do. 

I did the cold cap throughout the 6 months that I had chemo (from June to November) - I noticed I started loosing my hair on the second cycle so like week 4/5. However, I didn’t get bald patches until near the end - around October.  

I couldn’t shave mine because I just couldn’t. I didn’t have the guts. At the time I had bald patches I used my other hair to cover them and also got a wig. 

My hair started growing back so I asked my hairdresser to cut the ‘scraggly’ ends so it was all one length - literally a couple of weeks ago after my surgery. 

You do what you feel is right for you. You’ll know

Good luck xx

Thank you for replying. I also don't like the thought of having hair randomly falling out around the house - it's bad enough when my cat sheds her fur! I think I will follow your lead and shave it about a week after the first infusion. 

I hope your treatment is going well x

Thank you, I'm sorry you found the hair loss difficult - I'm honestly not bothered, my hair is very short anyway and also very fair, I often look bald in photos already, ha ha.  

I hope your surgery went well. I had surgery first and originally was told I wouldn't need chemotherapy but they found my cancer was further advanced than  initially thought and grade 3 so now they are throwing everything at me. 

Good luck with your post surgery recovery 

Xx

I’m over the hair thing now  it’s took me a while but I’m managing better now there are no bald patches! 
I haven’t worn my wig since before my surgery on 21st January. 

Ive had a mastectomy. I was meant to have reconstruction but unfortunately this failed so just a mastectomy. Due radiotherapy and chemo tablets. Awaiting to see oncologist again. 

How did you feel when they told you what they’d found? 
I guess nothing can be guaranteed until the tumours are removed and analysed. 

You sound very positive and upbeat which is half the ‘battle’! 

Good luck with it all… xx

Hello Ellen944

I was hoping I would not loose much hair because I opted for cold capping but once my hair started falling I felt it was best to shave them all off. I felt I was more in control of what was going to happen to me and the thought of bald patches was not a good thought for me. I actually liked my bald look, indoors I don’t wear any head cover and because it was spring to summer when it happened it was much cooler for me. I also enjoyed shopping for scarves and other head cover. In fact I only worn my wig twice.

wishing you the best in your journey.

Glad you're over the hair thing! . 

To be honest, I wasn't surprised at the histology results as I sensed it was further advanced. It's a long story but I had a clear screening mammogram and then 3 months of back and forwards to the GP, asking for a breast clinic referral - only to be fobbed off with 3 x courses of antibiotics! My mother had breast cancer so I kind of half expected it really. 

I feel blessed that my children are adults, I would have been far less upbeat if I had smalls to care for and worry about. 

My philosophy is, don't borrow tomorrow's sorrow and enjoy each day. 

It's easier to say than do but, most days, I manage it. 

I hope all goes well when you next see the oncologist

X