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Di
9 years agoMember
@KylieBNZ hi I had lovely thick hair before my chemo . On the 13th day of my treatment my scalp became very sore and my hair started to drop out in clumps. I tried to hold off shaving my head but my scalp became unbearably sore and I finally succumbed. I had previously bought a wig when I was first diagnosed so that I could match it as closely to my original style . My sister convinced me to wear the wig as my hair was very thin by this stage to see how it felt. We went to my chemo appointment with it on and then out for coffee and nobody noticed the difference. This made my mind up and that day my sister shaved the remaining hair. It was an extremely emotional moment. The relief from the sore scalp was instant. I wore my wig when out but at home went bald or wore cotton scarves.,6 months after my chemo completed my hair started to grow back. Loosing my hair was extremely confronting for me . I look at my hair now and it is so healthy and back to normal and I get it trimmed and a head massage at my hairdressers every 6 weeks . This is my treat and I treasure my hair .
You will know when the right moment is for you .
Di xx
You will know when the right moment is for you .
Di xx