I am putting this new pic up of my hair growth!I took this today,and it is 11 weeks after chemo.Grey with patches of white,but I feel happy with it:) I feel well,and my hair is not that important to me at the moment.Perhaps I will feel differently further down the track,but at the moment,I really like the 'easiness' of hair like this! Hope,you are all doing OK:). Cheers xoxRobyn

Hi Deanne,if I'm really honest here(!) I have to say that my hair was probably this colour before,but because I coloured it,I don't really know how much grey there was!I used to worry about the day that I no longer wanted to colour my hair,and how I would grow it out!A little girl that lived with us last year,always used to say,"Robyn,you've got regrowth" I am determined not to colour it again,so as I won't have that problem ever!!My finger nails were discoloured,but they are starting to look a lot better:) Cheers Robynxox

Three weeks after final chemo and impatient for more than sprouty bits of various shades. Much darker than I was expecting.... Looks like the new me could be grey! Still warming up here in Oman so can wait to have enough cover to go wig less! Julie :)

Robyn Not a bad crop of hair:). I think I will keep my short when I get them back! Cis

Hi Robyn, Like you, I was just happy to have hair of any colour! My photo was taken 10 months after chemo finished and is the natural colour it grew out. After 6 haircuts, the curls have become waves and it's easier to straighten. Actually, I like the grey and don't intend to colour again, so no re-growth for me either! Completely happy as it is. Deanne, it took a year to get pink toenails back, and they are still improving. I think we get things in perspective nowadays, and you're right - happy and healthy is the goal. All the best, Michelle x

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TonyaM
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12 years ago
Tamoxifen will thin hair in at least a quarter of women on it.However,I don't think it happens straight away.After 3.5 years on Tamoxifen,I'm just finding my hair thinning now. I seem to be cleaning my hairbrush twice a week and my hair is thinning near my fringe in particular.I'm abit concerned about it and have put myself on vitamins. Tonya xx
Robyn_W
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12 years ago
The front of my hair on either side is white.It is a bit hard to tell in the photo.The rest is a whitish grey.I figure if I leave it now,people will just get used to it.I also read the other day,that when you are on Tamoxifen,your hair can be more brittle and thin,so I wouldn't want to do anything to make it worse.I have my 3 month checkup tomorrow,so I am going to ask my oncologist about this.Take it easy Jen:) Look after yourself! xoxoRobyn
Robyn_W
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12 years ago
I agree Tonya.I am just grateful to have anything growing on my head! Can you msg me the address and I will send the head covers tomorrow.xoxCheers Robyn
Robyn_W
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12 years ago
Thankyou:) xox Robyn
Robyn_W
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12 years ago
Good idea Rosanna.I think you might just enjoy it :)Let us know how you go with it.Take care,and I hope you are still feeling ok after your first chemo.xoxRobyn
Robyn_W
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12 years ago
I will be VERY happy if my hair is curly.I have always had straight hair,and curly would be a change.I can't tell yet cause it is really only FUZZ!! xoxRobyn
Robyn_W
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12 years ago
Short is the way to go I think! The less we have to worry about every day,the better!xoxRobyn
Robyn_W
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12 years ago
Thanks Julie.Enjoy your time there.Robynxox
jenpen
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12 years ago
Wow Robyn!

No wonder you are getting rid of your head covers....just fab! I'm right behind you by 4 weeks so glad to see whereabouts I'll be then!

Mine is really white & hoping it may look ok to leave.....I had it light blondish forever....like my brother said, girls queue up & pay hundreds for this color at the hairdressers!

Now it is just short of about 1cm & very thick as it was before chemo...possibly curlier but still too short to tell! We are all getting the opportunity to try a new style & color - and much quicker to get organized by not having to blow dry etc!

Yes...certainly puts things into perspective! Doubt I will ever drive my husband mad again with color or style complaints.....:-)
TonyaM
Member
12 years ago
You have more hair than I did at 11weeks Robyn.Mine came through like the colour of steel wool.As time went on it lightened up to what it was pre chemo.It was very curly and didn't straighten for 18mths.You just never know how it will end up.I never complain about my hair because I'm just grateful to have it back. Tonya xx