Hi, i’m new to the forum, i’m 47 and found a lump in August and was diagnosed with BC. I had surgery and am currently having chemotherapy, which will be followed by radiotherapy and further surgery, the list goes on!
The thing is, apart from the obvious fear of the cancer diagnosis, i’m finding it so hard to come to terms with having no hair.
I knew what was coming and thought i was sort of prepared, but nothing quite prepares you for it! I had my long hair cut in stages, then had it cut very short. However, it was actually starting to grow again which was distressing as i was waiting for it to come out! So i cut it myself, as short as possible, and felt such relief and in control. I then went round the house cutting back my weary looking houseplants which sounds a bit bizarre and ruthless but it helped!:smileyfrustrated: When it did start to come out, i had it shaved, and gradually felt a sense of relief.
I know in the big scheme of things hair loss is only a part of cancer treatment but i just cannot bring myself to look in the mirror! It’s so much to deal with in such a short space of time!