Early breast cancer
i have been diagnosed with grade 2 invasive ductal carcinoma. A wise doctor advised me many years ago to have mammograms every 2 years from 40 as I have an aunt who has breast cancer (at 60 yo). At 41...
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Most people find it best to either shave their hair or cut it very short ( I did the latter). If can be distressing for you and others to have it come out in handfuls. 14 - 16!days after first chemo seems the norm. I waited till it started coming out, others cut it off straight away. Either way if helps if you have made some decisions about coverings or not covering, and if you plan to cover your head, whether scarves, hats and/ or wigs will be your preferences. I wore wigs most of the time, but sometimes scarves and hats. Synthetic wigs are not too expensive and I didn't find them hot, but you may be able to use a wig bank, so you can try one or two out, which is a great idea. Good luck, the plus side is that you have started treatment and putting cancer behind you.