Quick Hair Loss Question

I got the wig before I lost my hair and I do find it gives me confidence when out and at work even though I think anyone can tell its a wig but at least at work I don't look like a sick cancer person and therefore protects my privacy a bit as most people are not rude enough to say oh your wearing a wig and ask why.

I still have 4 treatments to go so it will be awhile before there will be any fuzz on the top of my head.

Thank you for making me feel not so weird not wanting to expose the noggin, some of the ladies don't seem to worry about it and that made me feel bad that I do.

I am glad that you are almost finished your chemo....what cocktail have you been having. I am on FEC for one more and then Taxotare for the next 3.

TAke Care,

Jacqui

Hi Jacqui - I know exactly how you feel, I have been 'bald' two or so weeks now, and yes my hair started falling out exactly when they said it would.  I got my husband to shave mine and have had a 'beanie' glued to my head ever since.  My husband has been very good about it all and I still feel like you do, I hate it and can't wait for the treatment to be over and start looking like a human again - and yes, the boob thing has definitely not been on my priority list of 'what looks the worst'!  I think that is because you can 'cover' your boob up - whereas the head is a darn side more obvious to every one - I am not going to worry about a wig as I only have two more sessions to go - so wearing a beanie in winter here in the south, does not look too out of place (lucky they cant see me in bed - I wear one there too because my poor old head gets cold!)  I am not good at scarves, I tried a few and decided I kept looking like Sadie the cleaning lady!  So when I get some energy up I will have a crack at making myself a turban.  In the mean time, you are not alone, and all those fears and thoughts - we have had them too, just remember it will grow back!  Keep your chin up and remember we are here for you, lots of love Josie x x x 

Oh yes, and we are special (why do I want to cry) lol x x x Josie

Ha ha Josie, that's when I decided to do it too. I couldn't stand the hair all over the house!! Good luck this afternoon & welcome to the baldy group. . .we are very special you know LOL.

Loretta xx

You look so beautiful Amanda.  I keep scaring myself when I pass the mirror but I am used to the baldness.  I don't look too bad when I put the make-up on and when I am feeling well. XLeonie

I am taking your advice as 'little bits of hair' are now making their way all over my pillow, clothes etc - so this afternoon it is coming OFF OFF OFF! I will look like a cancer patient, but so be it, that is what I am - there is no escape!

Hi all, I kept my eyebrows and eyelashes through AC but they fell out on Taxotere.  When the eyelashes first came back in, they were short and spiky like barbed wire so I pulled them out again.  But they grew back in nice and soft and long.  Eyebrows are thinner than before I think.

Helen.

Hi Amanda, your new profile pic is great. You make one beautiful bald women & I agree with Tonya. . .edgey.

Loretta xx

Omg Josie,stay away from that mirror then!!!

                             Tonya xx

Hey Joy,  Mine did the same and I was sick of the "bits".  My husband lathered me up with his brush etc and slowly and carefully he did the shave.   So much better.  It feels quite strange to touch = so soft and smooth and when I run passed a mirror I get one hell of a fright.  But you will get used to it like I have.  I even have gone totally bald around home this weekend.  Take the dare - off off off!!!!!!!!XLeonie