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Losing My Hair

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Lelouak
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11 years ago
Hair loss, the one thing that everyone automatically associates with chemotherapy. It's the most obvious sign to the general public that something is going on in your life that you'd really rather not...
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Hazel_M
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11 years ago

I am 10 months post chemo and at the moment I have a very nice shade of silver going on and lovely soft curls. I can vividly remember getting my partner to cut my hair right back, then 2 days later while trying to shampoo what was left, my hair was on the shower floor all around my feet. Surreal! Loved my scarves, didn't wear my wig very much. As upset as I was when it happened, looking back, it was a small hiccup. For myself, I love my new hair and I hope things go well for you too. All the best,

Hazel xx

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