My hair has started falling out

Alexis F

Briterstar said:

I cried
My hair started falling out just before my 3rd treatment. It took 4 days of cleaning out my brush every time I ran it through my hair and filling up my bathroom garbage can before I decided I had to get my head shaved right away. I couldn't handle this part. (I think I cried more about losing my hair than I did about losing my boob!. This may sound shallow but in my eyes it says with capital letters on my forehead that I have cancer and I don't want any pity.) My sister is a hairdresser but it was going to be another week before I was going to be able to see her. I bought a wig for $269.00 a few weeks ago. They didn't shave it completly to the skull, I still have some stubble left but it is getting pretty thin. This past weekend, I found out about cancer centers that have new and used wigs that are donated and are free of charge. (Wish I knew about this before I paid good money I didn't have). On a positive note though, now I have 2 more and can experiment with different colors and styles.

Just know that you are not alone in this. There are a lot of us in the same boat. Keep the faith and maintain a good attitude. I have a doctor that told me that medicine can only do so much. 90% is mental.

I had my 4th treatment today. Good luck with your next one.

Terry

Briterstar
Hi Briterstar and welcome to the board. I am so sorry for what you all have to go thru with chemo. But, it will end and we will all be here cheering for you! Post again and keep us updated on how you are doing!

Lex♥

mimivac

Hair...
Oh, honey, it's hard when this happens. No matter how "prepared" you are, it's still a shock and very distressing. Like Moopy says, it as though the reality of your diagnosis really hits. Now you can look in the mirror and see evidence of what you're going through. It is NOT easy or trivial. I cried even though I thought I knew what would happen. But the hair does really grow back quite quickly. I know that doesn't help right now, but just remember it. I am only 4 months out of chemo now and no one would really be able to tell that my short-short hairstyle was not a choice. I've gotten compliments on my "new look" and my husband does not want me to grow it out. He loves it! Of course, I cannot wait for long hair again! Hang in there, Lakegirl. A lot of us have been throught this part. It's hard, but it passes.

Mimi

Kristin N

Akiss4me said:

Sorry, Lakegirl
I am so sorry that you, or anyone, has to go through this part of the journey. We will be here to walk you through it. Hang in there and be brave, then do what I would do.....sit down to your favorite pint of ice-cream without guilt!!! ♥ Pammy

Lakegirl
I am sorry Lakegirl. I wish that with chemo, this didn't have to happen. God bless all of you that go thru it!

Kristin ♥

ppurdin

Hair falling out
readING your post and all the others on this subject.I have cryed all day.I seen my Cancer dr, today about treatments.She is letting me decide on the Chemo.I will let her know Mon.Loosing my hair like you is so scary.She said the second treatment it probley will make me loose my hair.I KEEP LOOKING IN THE MIRROR IMAGINING WHAT THIS WILL BE LIKE.WILL i SHAVE IT OR LET IT COME OUT IN HAND FULLS.i feel for you and knowing this will probly be me pretty soon.I PRAY I CAN DEAL WITH IT WITH DIGNETY.i am a strong person,but this part like for you is really tuff.God bless you.I will pray for you. PAT.

mmontero38

Hi Robin: Mine started
Hi Robin: Mine started falling out 17 days after my first treatment. My scalp started to hurt a few days before. I had been warned about that so rather than letting it fall out all over the place, I had it buzzed off. I sat on the pitty potty for a day and then decided that was enough crying. It made me feel like I had some kind of control over this crappy journey no one wants to take. It also made my scalp stop hurting. Only you can decide, so do what you feel is right for you. I feel that we all look like beautiful warriors. Good luck. Hugs, Lili