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What to expect with chemo and radiation?
Cancer | Last Active: Jul 16, 2021 | Replies (7)Comment receiving replies
Thank you! This is my first experience with chemo/radiation.
I’m also planning to shave my head. Having my hair fall out in clumps would be very upsetting for me but shaving it myself will provide some control.
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Some great advice on here and only thing about the hair is you may not lose it. I had my hair cut as short as I could but then after couple of days of chemo the nurse said don't think you are going to lose your hair and I did not. Lost hair on rest of body but not hair. Go figure. HA. Rest is main as body only has so much energy and chemo drains it. We are not superwomen so take care of your self and be good to you. I pray all goes well for you and keep the positive attitude as cancer does not like a positive attitude.
About hair, not everyone losses hair. Mine was after 2nd chemo treatment, and I immediately went in and had head shaved. If I was going to loss it, I wanted it gone now. Everyone is different about losing hair. It did not bother me, I just joked that saved money on haircuts, shampoo, coloring, etc... and loved fact I did not have to shave my legs!
My insurance covered cost of wig if oncologist wrote prescription, I got one and only wore once. I got wig similar to my own hair and now wish would of went little wild and bought a long curly wig just for fun. Amazon has great selection of hair beanies. Sometimes I would accessories with pins and at the holidays I tied a Christmas ribbon around my beanie when I went to chemo. .
I also invested in nice wool hats. I live in MN and without hair I needed a hat to keep warm. And if in sun, be careful do not burn your head.
Once lost hair it was informal way of letting everyone know about the cancer. Up to that point only my immediately family knew.
Funny story, my sister also had chemo and lost her hair. My young niece about 5 year old asked the family if they would shave their head if Angie asked, I joked that my brother already had, he has been bald for years. Everyone laughed and it broke a awkward silence.
Laurie
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Your @name…fastrategizer says a lot about you and your attitude towards keeping control and shaping the world around you! I love your positivity! It will have a huge impact towards your successful treatment and outcome!!
You’re strong and motivated! You’ve got this!!! ☺️