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This is a wonderfully honest question. I have no guidance on hair loss, but I would urge you to avoid wasting psychological energy fighting your feelings because some other women have it worse. My father used to say, "Comparisons are odious." He's right....but he's long gone so I can't ask him how we avoid comparing ourselves to others. So lean into your disappointment. Acknowledge it. Talk about it only with people who won't respond with, "Well, at least you don't....blahblahblah." Breast cancer is unique in the way it can disfigure us. We're raised to focus so much on our figures...and then have them DISfigured. Ugh. Give yourself permission to absorb this blow without weighing whether others have it worse. Virtual hugs.

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@kseanob well spoken..feelings are valid. I have found though that finding something to be grateful for helps me not wallow for too long. Example—my nipple spare SMX direct to implant was super tough and still recovering but grateful it went well. Also early on I had a scare it has metastasized to my liver but petscan confirmed it was ok. We all have the right to feel sucker punched, sad and even grief for what cancer took from us but I hope none of us stays in that pit too long. Love and hugs to all of us