Darn! I just knew I would have a full head of hair before the wedding....

My last radiation was in November and I have about 1/4 inch of hair and a big bald spot at my crown and on top of my head!  I am trying Hair Loss shampoo and conditioner and treatment.  I had pretty fine hair before, but had a really bad reaction to the Taxotere, so they say that might be why it might be taking so long.  I just want it to be long enough to be stylish without a hat or wig!  Summers coming and they can be so hot.  I don't even care that it is coming in all grey!!!!

MJ

I did not have chemo so I can't relate...but feel well and have a great time..

Denise

meandmom said:

Mom was on Taxotere

Her hair was very fine before BC.  Chemo did a job on her scalp.  It took about 18months to really come back...but she is 80+.  The younger ladies (like you) had it back in less than a yr. 

Hair is just hair and it really doesn't matter if you are doing well. 

 

Stacey

Dang!  I hate that you have this worry.  Enough already.  As you know, Eileen, most of my hair has never come back - I have just enough to make me look like the crypt keeper.  And it's been 3 1/2 years since I had Taxotere.  Given you're still on chemo, tho, I bet no one would venture to guess what will or won't happen with your hair in time for the wedding.

I've made peace with my permanent hair loss but I still don't like it.   I always wear a wig when going out and keep my head buzzed (it sort of acts like velcro under a wig).   Feels sort of silly to be this vane at my age, but I justify it by telling myself when I have all my stuff on, I look pretty good for my age, better than most women my age and probably even better than if all my hair had come back - even on a good hair day.  

It might be a good idea to begin to shop for the perfect "hair" for the wedding and just buy it and make it part of your mother of the bride outfit for the big day.  I love the wig you sported a while ago.  I have learned so much about wigs, wig shops, and hair options.  There really are some very nice choices.  Believe me, I know you want your own hair back and there is absolutely nothing that can take its place, and I really, really hope it will all come back for you and in time for the wedding.  But if it doesn't, a good wig shop (this doesn't necessarily mean expensive) can help you find a natural looking wig that will allow you to dance at your daughter's wedding.  Looking your best and looking healthy might include wearing a wig.  I'm so sorry.  It does matter, it is every bit as devastating as the scars, and other collateral damage we're left with after treatments.

Hugs, Suzanne

Whine all you want... I don't consider that whinging. We have all earned the right to "whine" about stuff.

I am sorry that you don't think you will not have a full head of hair....I know I would have a hard time not having hair! If it is an consolation, you look radiantly beautiful and more importantly, HAPPY in your picture here on csn!