Also, I’ve had blading on my eyebrows in preparation. Let me know if you’re considering it. A beautician in Sunderland takes 100 off the price for anyone with a medical problem resulting in hair loss. She’s brilliant. I’m not sure if I’m allowed to give details here. She only charged me £150 and that includes a top up session. It was pretty painless and I’m happy with the result. X
I had 2 inches cut of my hair the other day I went in with the intentions of getting it cut into a Bob but wimped out and felt like crying with the 2 inches! God knows how I’ll cope if I lose it all! Ah that’s great I’ve been looking for somewhere that does it. Can you private message me the details please x
I will start my chemo sometime in june. My friend suggested having my hair cut shirt before it did start to fall out but I think that will make me worst… knowing that I’m cutting it so not much has to fall out! I’d rather it fall out when it needs to be. To be honest this is the worst part I am dreading out of all off it. I know It sounds vain but it’s taken me 3.5 years to get my hair to a length, style and colour I am happy with and then cancer comes along and ruins it! I will be looking at wigs though! X
If it’s any consolation queenbee everyone says I look younger now that I’m rocking my ultra short cut. People have been complimenting me who don’t know I’ve had it cut short for chemo. It is weird though. Bladed eyebrows, short hair cut, one boob. ? I do have off days where I don’t recognise myself. My hubby says he’s slowly getting a brand new wife. He’s looking forward to the reconstruction. ?
Melia I’ll private message you the beautician’s details. X
Hi Melia. I’ve sent you a private message. Let me know if you receive it. Also, forgot to say. When you ring the beautician as well as mentioning me do tell her that you’re due to start chemo. Xxx
Queen bee in totally with you on this im finding the hair thing the hardest to deal with, it has taken me a good 5 years to get my hair the length I wanted it as it would never grow past my shoulders. Regular trims, treatments, overnight conditioners…amd all for nothing. And im sick of people telling me ‘it’s only hair, it will grow back’ that’s not the point tho I feel like all my femininity is being taken with this disease. Sorry for that rant haha xx
I amfrom Taplow! Maidenhead & had my op on April 3rd at Heatherwood, referred from the Parapet, where they have been wonderful. I was there this afternoon for my oncology appointment to discuss radiotherapy & hormones. I have looked up & found that Anastrozole tabs contain lactose & I am lactose intolerant. I had told the oncologist, but she said the pharmacist would look into it, but wouldn’t think they could prescribe an alternative, don’t quite know what to do !
Hi Everyone
I am from Ashby de la Zouch in Leicestershire and being treated at the Glenfield Hospital.
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Melia… it isn’t only hair though is it?? It’s part of us… our identity… we’ve already been ripped to nothing poked and prodded and then to lose your hair in order to get better (I know it’s only a short price to pay) is a big process to go through. X it will grow back but how is the question… it won’t grow back to how it was before I lost it though! X
My treatment in Exeter x
Anyone from Sheffield?
Ahhhh, queenbee … you live just around the corner from my Mum and Dad, I wish I did ?, unfortunately I live in Johannesburg, South Africa … it’s really nice to know I’m not the only one thinking about losing my hair, it’s long and curly and almost reaches my waist … please can someone explain the eyebrow thing???
ArchSA really… where abouts do they live? I’m terrified of losing it if I’m honest… it’s my children who um thinking of the most my little boy is 4 and bless him he takes it all in and looks after me so much… I’ve told him I’m going to loose it but I don’t think he understands properly! I’m not sure about the eyebrow thing I’d be interested though x
Not to far as I’m in the village of healing in Grimsby! It’s taken me 3/4 years to get my hair to how I like it xx
Hi Gail I am also newly diagnosed (last week). I have grade 1 ER+. I am also having surgery at the end of the month and radiotherapy at western park. I also don’t know if I will need chemo until my op. I have an MRI on Friday at the hallamshire. Please pm me if you would like to maybe meet up as we will likely be st western park at the same time
Lady bowler where abouts are you?
Hi ladybowler - I’m at city hospital (Dudley Rd) x