It's started!

You know I had the same irrational thoughts about not losing my hair too. I somehow thought that because my hair was very thick it might withstand the chemo. But sadly no, right on cue it started to fall out fast, two weeks after my first treatment. For me it has been the worst part of having breast cancer. As you said, our hair is so much a  part of us as women.

I guess what has helped me was buying a nice wig. It's a bit annoying to wear for long periods - gets a bit itchy - so around the house I usually just wear a beanie.  But I never leave the house without it. Everyone has told me it doesn't look like a wig (hope they're not just saying that to be polite) so I do feel quite comfortable with it in public. It was expensive - about $375 - but well worth the investment. At least I haven't had to spend money on hair cuts and colours for a while.

 I finished my chemo back in Aug so my hair is growing back but it is a slow process. I don't think I'll be ditching the wig for a couple more months yet. 

It's tough losing the hair, no getting around it. But I guess we just have to think of the greater good ie eliminating the cancer and get through it as best we can. I hope your chemo treatment goes as well as possible. You're certainly not alone in feeling the way you do. Good luck and take extra special care of yourself right now. Janet :)