New here, just started 2nd cycle of EC chemo, not feeling too bad, but hair loss started today, just made me feel bit down, not sure how to handle the visual effects, just feel bit sorry for myself I think, anyone else going through this x
That’s when mine started to go - got husband to shave my head because it was shedding everywhere like a retriever.
It’s weird because I have my hair back now and being told that short suits me - drastic way to find a new style in late sixties but hey….
It’s ok to be sorry for yourself, cry shout and scream if you want. You can do this !
xx
Hi Meadow view
Welcome to the forum and sorry to hear that you have been diagnosed with breast cancer. It's perfectly understandable that you are feeling sorry for yourself. My hair started to go after my second session of AC Chemo so my mother shaved it off. At first I felt as if I wanted to disappear but I soon got used to it. I wore a turban whenever I need to go out. My hair started to grow back shortly after my last chemo session and it turned curly.
Wishing you the best of luck with the rest of your treatment.
Best wishes
Daisy53
Thankyou so much, I really cried today, first time since I was diagnosed, I thought I was coping so well, all the injections and pills I could do this, then the hair today I just broke down, I felt really weak, I knew it was going to happen, I had my long hair cut short to prepare but nothing does prepare you for this, I know I will get over this but today was a bad day, but thankyou for your support it really does help to know you are not alone in this xx
Hi, it's rough isn't it? I also felt pretty upset when my hair was falling out and like others, I shaved it, which made my hubby even more upset. I felt much more comfortable in a wig than scarves, and I got a great wig that looked like real hair, so it made me much less self conscious, might be something to think about. Best wishes
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