Hi everyone, just felt like I needed to share my story in a supportive forum with like minded people. I was diagnosed with breast cancer on 23rd August after a routine ultrasound - I have a family ...
I'm so sorry you had to join us but you are in the best, safest and most reassuring group you could ever be. You have already been given heaps of great advice here. Just also want to say that I too was scared of loosing my hair (39 when diagnosed). I cut my hair really short in the days before chemo start and then after first round of chemo (hair starts falling out at around day 13-14 from first chemo) I shaved my head at around day 10 to not have to endure the 'fall out in clumps' shock. It was very empowering to shave it off and I actually really liked it. I bought a very expensive wig that I never wanted to wear because it hurt and was too hot so that ended up in the cupboard. I looooooved buying soft colourful scarves to wrap my head in and match my outfits. It is such a great bonus too that you do not have to spend time on washing and styling your hair. I just enjoyed slapping on my scarf or cap and off I went!. You can totally do this and soon you will find your mojo too. Best of luck with your treatment x.