…lost my hair in 1995 after my original diagnosis and now currently in the process of losing it again after my secondary diagnosis - almost half way through my regime of chemotherapy. For some reason thought I could handle it this time but no finding it very hard and its bringing back the memories of the first time too. My wig has arrived and going to shave my hair off as i have several large bald patches. Its all so depressing talk about kicking a dog when its down i am only 36 & keep looking enviously at girls hairstyles. Why oh why has this happened again ? I wish I knew.
Dear Max. Poor you, I totally understand how you are feeling. I have secondary bc and, at the moment, am on oral chemo which means I still have my hair. If this doesn’t work then I expect to be offered another type of chemo and having the resulting hair loss. I’m dreading this. Thinking of you, it’s such a difficult road that we are on…for the second time. Wishing you well.
So sorry about your hair. I’m losing mine, too on FEC, despite cold cap. Mine thin a bit when I was on taxol last year, but this time it’s a lot worse and started a lot earlier.
I’m thinking about giving up on cold cap and just face the world with my wig. Not easy! My long hair has always been my pride and joy and going to the hairdressers is always my worst nightmare. Have had very short hair since last year and now I’m having a very patchy head and may lose it all.
thanks for your comments. Well last night took the bull by the horns and got hubby to shave off my hair, so thats it done, look like i have a skinhead just now not a good look i have to say but i was sick of my hair falling out everywhere onto my dinner plate etc.
I am trying to realistic here and the bottom line is i have secondary breast cancer to various areas, fighting to survive and that is more important my survival than my hair, although still very hurtful and has knocked my confidence for 6 again, but trying to tell myself it will grow back but concentrate on getting my treatment just now thats vital.
I didnt use cold cap this time used it 5 yrs ago and hated it i gave up on no. 3, it was just not for me, i can understand how u feel m1yu its not an easy decision but once u make it and stick to it it will be fine, do u have a wig yet ? x x
I do have a wig from last time, but didn’t need it then.
Now, my head has gone patchy and my friends were telling me to wear it because those who have seen it said it’s lovely.
Well, I tried it on the other night, liked it, but not brave enough to wear it in public! I’m going everywhere with my lovely summer sun hat at the mo and feel more at ease. So, that will do for now! Wig can be really hot and uncomfortable on hot days like today.
One of my friends commented last night that my hat made him feel more summery and that’s the best comment ever! Certainly put a smile on my face!