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Lung cancer with mets to the brain 2x's this second time

Marlane4723
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Joined: Jul 2012
Aug 09, 2012 - 4:02 am

I had a brain mets removed in January didn't have radiation because i was told some of my short term memory will be affected by the radiation permanently. well decided not to radiate. five months later a larger met was found. had it removed and did the radiation. now here i am bald again, and i do not like wigs too hot and if your head gets hot you just don't whip off the wig. it would be like a model tripping on the runway.
So to counteract the scar running down the right side of my head I am thinking of having my head hennaed with a nice pattern. but am unsure of how the scalp would react as it is still a sensitive.
Anyone have any ideas or know of someone who has done this with radiated skin. I can find lots about chemo hair loss and henna but the radiation tenderness is the concern.
Thanks
marlane4723
kalderman89
Posts: 2
 Joined: Aug 2012
Aug 10, 2012 - 10:00 pm
My mom

When my mom lost her hair from chemotherapy she too hated wearing wigs! Lol. They really enjoyed wearing silk scarves though. They come in different patterns and colors and they really do look beautiful. I'm not too sure about getting the henna on the scalp, I would imagine there might be some risks being that it's still tender. Have you talked to a doctor about it yet?
nanaof7
Posts: 119
 Joined: Feb 2009
Aug 19, 2012 - 12:17 am
brain mets

I also brain mets and had wbr,my hair has not grown bac in 2 yrs and to tell the truth it dosn't bother me I have a whole collection of hats and love them some are sporthy some are nice my hair does grow on the sides and back and if I don't cut it I look like Bozo lol, on the bright side I can get out of the shower and be ready in no time I do have wigs but really don't like wearing them good luck on your decision

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