Hair loss

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Oh dear, just about to start 2nd cycle of chemo and noticed hair staring to thin. Gulp. I am 75 yr old male, with hitherto a good hair, until nowSmirk.

Right my question is:- Do l go for the macho grade 1 cut, or disguise the departing locks with a paper bag Wink or is there some cunning answer to STOP loss (l guess not)

I must admit l am feelin sightly empowered by predicament and l hope not posting an entirely frivolous question?

Anyway it's 0230 in the morning and l just thought l'd place a post hoping for an answer, any answer.

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  • Hi  welcome to the kidney cancer group. Sorry I'm a bit belated; I've been in hospital- unrelated to my cancer 

    Personally,I'd go for a very close shave, like you see some ( younger) snooker players sporting.

    Is that the same effect  as a grade 1 cut? I also wonder if you occasionally had a treatment break whether your hair would temporarily grow back  a bit. You may not think that's much of an answer tho?

    I can't think of a way to completely stop the hair loss/ thinning. I wonder if any male members of the group can? I've been on Pazopanib for nearly 8 years now n used to have thick, curly hair. Now it's straight, white n thin. But I'm still here to moan about it!

    Sue

    Fear of the unknown is the worst thing. Once we know what we're facing, we find the strength to deal with it.
  • Hi there, thanks for the heads upRofl. I don't really worry aboit the barnet coming out. Just a bit miffed. My fully haired-up, middle aged kids are delighting in dreaming up outrageous hat styles but l think the baseball cap is the way to go. Comparing myself to a young and shaven headed snooker player l will not be doing. Buy Bruce Willis....? Well l may.

    Seriously thanks for you reply, it's so rewarding when folk reply.

  • You're welcome 

    Fear of the unknown is the worst thing. Once we know what we're facing, we find the strength to deal with it.
  • Hi Norfolkflyer,

    I don’t blame you just wear your cap, I had lovely think hair that has now gone a lot thinner and have also lost my eyebrows, underarm and leg hair the only thing is I don’t have to pay for waxing anymore, the worst thing for me are my eyebrows, but as Buttercup01 said we are still here so a small price to pay, take care

    Sandra 55
  • Hi Sandra 55,  one of my male features was hairless legs, to my embarrassment l might add, Always been the bane of my life. Oops just had an almighty burst of laughter... that's whay happens when you discuss non-hairy legs at 2252 at night. I just love it. Great for the spirit. Anyway  hope you have a good night, sleep tight. Night night.