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Loss of eyelashes
Hi everyone,
It is about 8 weeks since my last round of chemo, during which I lost most of my body hair with the exception of my eyebrows and eyelashes. Now, 8 weeks on my eyebrows have thinned out to virtually nothing and my eyelashes have all gone completely. This has upset me more than my actual hair loss!!
Has anyone else experienced this?
Jen xx
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Margherite, isn't it exciting when you wake up one morning and realise your hair has started growing back! And Anne, I didn't even notice that my eyebrows were gone to tell the truth. I wasn't fussed about it but then I wasn't much fussed about being bald either - just goes with the territory. I do have one very strong memory though. About 6 months before my hair started growing (I was wtihout it for quite a lot longer than Margherite) I was taken to the gardens on a mild sunny autumn day. I have never experienced such pleasure as the sun on my head and a gentle breeze across my skull. Something those with hair will never feel (and I kind of hope I won't feel again... ) That was my "silver lining" and I really hope you find some of your own. s
- Great plan. It is best to take one day at a time. I am nearly 8 months post chemo and my hair is about 3 inches or more long. Take care. M
Good luck to you Anne - eyebrows and eyelashes are definitely the last and mine didn't fall out until after radio - that was a surprise! Wishing you the very best for the rest of your treatment and recovery - it's long and slow but we all get there in the end, wherever that is! s
