just diagnosed and so scared

Hi harleybear, mine hasn't started falling out yet, but I know it is just a matter of time. I did have it cut short beforehand . I feel it is a very individual thing, but if I just lose alittle and can keep my hair in this very short style I will but if I lose all my hair or start to lose alot I will shave it and wear my beanies. In my home there is just me and adult son. So we have spoken about it and he wants me to do what's most comfortable for me about the house, so will not bother with a hat all the time. I havnt got a wig yet but have looked at some.  My next chemo is next Friday. Love and best wishes xxxxx

The rate of loss has speeded up now and no one can prepare you for how distressing this is .   I truly hope you keep yours .  You may well do as you are only 2 days behind me with your chemo aren’t you ? Is your second next Thursday xxx

Your right Harleybear no one can prepare how distressing it is   yh its my second next week.  Have you decided what to do xxxx

Ah Harleybear I think losing your hair is probably the hardest part, that's when it really kicks in and you probably realise how hard the next few months will be but we can do this together.  I've been feeling really anxious last few days, do you still go out to do the shop ? what about catching germs etc? one big worry. I feel like I'm pushing everybody away that cares  xx

Hey Harleybear

We have missed you and wondered if you're OK? I am sorry that you're in distress, big hugs. Understandably the rate of loss will cause a panic however, you said your hair is thick so that is a plus and may not be obvious to others. Are you able see if your partner feels its getting thinner? Maybe that it's not as bad as you think? Have you got very long hair? Maybe as a compromise cut it shorter? It all depends on how comfortable you are dealing with this on top of so much that is already on your plate. I feel for you...its just so hard isn't it?

For me personally, I have gone to cut my hair shorter (bit of a boy cut) in anticipation of treatment. When I was doing all the scans I felt my hair dropped a lot more than usual, so I think I want less trauma for myself should it ever comes to a clean shave.

Good luck to you brave ladies for your next round next week.

C x

Looks like we are in the South West!

Hi Rhiwbina 

How you feeling today? X

Hi Claud , yer I'm good thanks no sickness again . Waiting to see if fatigue sets in but not yet had a nice little walk today a bit slow but I did it. Best wishes for this week X 

Jayne 

Oh key. I double mask if I need to go out anywhere like hospital. I have told my partner and son to do so too. Must sanitise coming in house etc wash-hand constantly, the fear is so real. I actually caught sore throat and cough from my son. So I explained to them...look its really real this passing on germs and they need to so step up on all fronts.

I think all we can do is to shield as far as possible. Don't feel bad about pushing away people. I told my partner that I may not kiss him so much etc. So many changes it sucks. I know it feels like you're this horrible person but rest assured you are doing this for survival...and once this nightmare is over, it will come good again. Hang in there 

Cx 

Great. Today the sun has been lush...I think any exercise is better than no exercise. Fresh air makes everything much better. You're doing so well my lovely....I thought I would share my woodland walk. Its just the prettiest