Told my hair WILL fall out day 16 - tomorrow!! So... Wednesday was day 13 after chemo 1 and I took my wig to my hairdresser who has followed my life's journeys for 15 years. She cut my hair all off to a short hair cut, then a punk style and then all crew cut! My girlfriend brought the champagne and we had a few laughs. I was ready to have it off as it felt lifeless and was thinning onto my bathroom floor - but not obvious so much to others. When I arrived home my two daughters, partners and kids were waiting for me - WEARING WIGS! It was so funny. It has been interesting having an almost bald head but a shadow of my hair still. I thought I'd only want to wear the wig to feel normal. But I very quickly found a couple of scarves I feel comfortable wearing and a 'bamboo' cap.

You look great Erica, you have a great family, love the pics. Did you receive the lashes in the post yet? I think sharing as much as you do helps to deal with the really crappy parts. Keep it up Louie

No I haven't! When did you send them??

Nawwww - you look great Erica! And so amazing that your family got involed and made a bit of fun out of what is usually a very tough time! I especially love the photo of you with the little lady. Very cute!

I lost my hair at the 2 1/2 week mark after chemo 1. Sat. Morning woke up, had shower, started to brush my hair and it was coming out in the brush. At least 3-4 brush fulls. I was going to work that day! Rang the hairdresser in a panic, got appt. asked if they could give me a no. 3 out the back. Yep no problem (had head scarf on), got that, in tears, went home wore wig first time to work. Next morning thought I'll wash my hair. My new no 3 washed off and I was left with a light fuzz, which I still got after 4 chemos and 3 taxol's.

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Erica_Shadiac
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13 years ago
I was sure I'd only want to wear the wig cos I am also feeling I'm rather too vain. But I am loving the scarves for non special occasions. Still not sure how my 2 year old grandson will take to scarf look.... Loving losing hair elsewhere on the body!!! Haha Always a positive!
Erica_Shadiac
Member
13 years ago
Tim then turned up with a multicoloured wig! Just to keep the laughs going. :)
hispania
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13 years ago
How gorgeous are your family - what a supportive thing to do. Laughing is truly the best medicine. I love the baby in the pink wig. What a wonderful photo.You look great in the scarves and the cap. They really suit you - quite stunning.They weren't really in when I lost my hair so I put up with the wig which was really hard in summer when I wanted to scratch my scalp! I was terribly distressed about losing my hair and the hardest thing was realising I was so vain. I was seriously ill yet I worried most about being bald. Isn't that pathetic. The thing that worried me the most was that I would lose my eyebrows! I didn't really but they did thin out. The bonus is that underarm hair never really grew back although hair everywhere else did and quite thickly. So there is always a silver lining. Best wishes.
hispania
Member
13 years ago
How gorgeous are your family - what a supportive thing to do. Laughing is truly the best medicine. I love the baby in the pink wig. What a wonderful photo.You look great in the scarves and the cap. They really suit you - quite stunning.They weren't really in when I lost my hair so I put up with the wig which was really hard in summer when I wanted to scratch my scalp! I was terribly distressed about losing my hair and the hardest thing was realising I was so vain. I was seriously ill yet I worried most about being bald. Isn't that pathetic. The thing that worried me the most was that I would lose my eyebrows! I didn't really but they did thin out. The bonus is that underarm hair never really grew back although hair everywhere else did and quite thickly. So there is always a silver lining. Best wishes.
jilly55
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13 years ago
Love the pics...maybe you could get a pink wig to match Molly's ! I am betting you make a crew cut look great too. Xxx
jilly55
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13 years ago
Love the pics...maybe you could get a pink wig to match Molly's ! I am betting you make a crew cut look great too. Xxx
Cherylek
Member
13 years ago
Yes, I had the AC chemo, and I kept saying to the nurses how can you be so sure that it will come off in 2 to 2 1/2weeks? I had hair just below my shoulders, when it thinned I cut it to the same length as the wig. After that it was the no 3. Sure enough it was just on 2 1/2 weeks. In the big scheme of things I know it's just hair and it will grow back, but it's still upsetting and it's an obvious sign of BC (unless one has a mastectomy of course). Even the breast care nurse at Epworth Freemasons said in all the time she's being doing this job she's only had one patient who kept their hair! Oh well all we can do is keep smiling and know that we will get through this and our hair will grow back. Cheers Cheryle.:)
Cherylek
Member
13 years ago
Yes, I had the AC chemo, and I kept saying to the nurses how can you be so sure that it will come off in 2 to 2 1/2weeks? I had hair just below my shoulders, when it thinned I cut it to the same length as the wig. After that it was the no 3. Sure enough it was just on 2 1/2 weeks. In the big scheme of things I know it's just hair and it will grow back, but it's still upsetting and it's an obvious sign of BC (unless one has a mastectomy of course). Even the breast care nurse at Epworth Freemasons said in all the time she's being doing this job she's only had one patient who kept their hair! Oh well all we can do is keep smiling and know that we will get through this and our hair will grow back. Cheers Cheryle.:)
Erica_Shadiac
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13 years ago
Thanks, Daina. Cheryl, did you have AC chemo? I am up to end of day 19 and still have the no 1 crew cut the hair dresser gave me. I'm sure it's about to 'wash off' as I was told 100% guarantee..... Erica
Erica_Shadiac
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13 years ago
Thanks, Daina. Cheryl, did you have AC chemo? I am up to end of day 19 and still have the no 1 crew cut the hair dresser gave me. I'm sure it's about to 'wash off' as I was told 100% guarantee..... Erica