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Lythe
6 years agoMember
To shave for wedding or wait?
Hi all, I was diagnosed with her2+ breast cancer in my right breast and 2 lymph nodes a few weeks back and started AC chemo last thursday (14/11/19) and my next round is on the 2/12/19. My wedding is on the 30/11 and I'm having a quandary about my hair. The cancer care team said my hair would be gone by my wedding day and I'm ok with that and will make plans for a wig for the day but I guess my question is, should I pre-emptively shave my head, assuming that it will definitely be falling out by then and commit to the wig or wait and see (get a wig in case but hold off until it actually starts to fall). As far as I can tell, wigs can be uncomfortable and itchy and I'm in brisbane where it is hot so I guess I don't want to have that added discomfort if I don't have to but, if my hair falls out on the day in large chunks I guess that could be hard to deal with at the last minute. I'd love to hear people's experiences with AC and hair falling out. And wigs. Oh, I should say I am not a very princessy bride so while I want to look nice on the day, it's not my major driving force. Thank you for any advice.
38 Replies
- primekMemberStunning. Congratulations. You wouldn't know it was a wig.
- JulieVT11MemberYou you look absolutely stunning, congratulations and good luck❤️
- shs14MemberYou look gorgeous, what a hero!
And what a sweet family you all make <3
So glad it all turned out well in the end.
Good luck with the rest of it! - Giovanna_BCNAMemberHello @Lythe Congratulations! So wonderful to hear that you had a great day. Many happy returns
- NefertariMemberWow you look gorgeous, I love your dress! Glad your day went smoothly :)
- Caz1MemberWow you look stunning and your dress is beautiful <3
Congrats to all of you. X - SunnyvicMemberYou look wonderful. Glad that you had a lovely wedding :)
- kmakmMemberYou look so beautiful! Looks like the weather was kind. I hope the day went well. Onwards and upwards. K xox
- iserbrownMemberCongratulations!
Take care - AfraserMemberCongratulations - lovely photo!