two days to go

Hi , 

It depends on what type of chemo you have. Some you loose your hair and some you don't. I just went with the flow - never bothered me except occasionally for the stares and unkind comments. My head was never itchy and saved on shampoo ! It soon grows back 

Thankyou Nadine xx

Thankyou Dearest Ruth

Hi Brenda I went back to work today - first day back with my head shaved. My scalp is still too sensitive and going bald is much more comfortable that wearing a scarf at the moment. I had a ball laughing at all the comparisons that people made between me and other personalities. My favourite was GI Jane. But I also liked the comparison to the Canberra Magnet Mart guy on the tv ads (Local reference). Lined myself up with 4 other balding guys in my work area and I can honestly say I was the prettiest of the lot! In other words I really embraced the whole baldness thing. Everyone was intrigued but  over it in an hour or two. Now it will be normal going forward. I really value their kind hearted jokes that helped put me totally at ease but I think it helped that I set the tone as I didn't walk in there all apprehensive, but was positive instead and joked around first off before anyone got to say anything. This seemed to break the ice and let people know that I was ok with having a laugh about it. Good luck with it.

Nadine

24yr old son remarked on a dvd this morning how the star trek guy had such a flat bald head, Jean luc Piquard. I am so going to wear a scarf 24/7 now. I don't think I could handle a stray comment like that at myself.

Hi Nadi

those two sentences you wrote 'Maybe because I am accepting the reality that I AM a cancer patient and hair loss is just another bump in the road. This too shall pass' are fabulous. That really resonated with me - reality, acceptance, loss and optimism. Love it.

Ruth

Hi Peta it is nice to be able take control of something yay you xx

Good luck for chemo my step daughter who works in Medical Cancer research says not all women loose their hair, so it may not happen for you but if it does you probably have a beautiful shaped head.xxxxPeta

Thanks chopped hair off this morning, .. hugs Peta

Did the chop this morning , I like it, it is less heavy now.. all good. Thankyou all