It happened ~ hair is gone 😭

[Sunshine0921]

Well, I had my first Chemo treatment on June 14th. My hair started falling out 14 days later. I decided to go get a pixie cut so I wasn't pulling out long strands of hair. On day 17, I had my 7 year old granddaughter shave my head. I wanted her to be a part of the process so she wouldn't be scared to see her Gi-Gi with no hair. I have to say losing my hair has been the hardest part to this nasty cancer diagnosis. I'm hoping I can get through the rest of my treatments with the little side effects I've had so far...do the side effect usually worsen with each treatment?

[Nancy222]

At the risk of sounding insensitive, you look beautiful!

[Sunshine0921 in reply to Nancy222]

Thank you , Nancy. It's going to take awhile to get use to. I've always had long hair.

[Lily-Anne]

Well you look fab! I also know that doesn’t really help because losing your hair is quite traumatic for most of us and one of the reasons I didn’t choose Taxol. I am so bloated from steroids I can’t look in the mirror. It’s not my choice of looks.

Sending you a big hug and copious amounts of virtual wine.

LA xx

[Angie-69 in reply to Lily-Anne]

Yea I too get bloated from steroids....body didn't gain weight but oh my chin n chops lol x

[Sunshine0921 in reply to Lily-Anne]

Thank you

I told my Oncologist I didn't want to be put on Steroids that I would deal with the side effects. I don't need to gain anymore weight. I was hoping to lose weight! I was hoping weight loss would be my positive outlook to being diagnosed. I'm sure you are beautiful bloated

Hugs ~ I may need some more wine....Finished that bottle

[1032]

you look fantastic

[Sunshine0921 in reply to 1032]

Thank you

[Hidden]

You look beautiful

[Sunshine0921 in reply to Hidden]

Thank you

[lorraine71-Australia]

Hi, Yes you do look beautiful and hard to believe you have a 7 granddaughter.

As for the side effects we are all so different when it come to treatment,some ladies find it hard ans others not so I hope it's easy for you Take care Lorraine xx

[Sunshine0921 in reply to lorraine71-Australia]

Clinique is a wonderful product

fingers crossed that the rest of my treatments go as well as the first round!

[Juleswhee]

You look stunning xx

[Sunshine0921 in reply to Juleswhee]

Thank you Jules

[Solange]

So sad that you've had to lose your hair but you look absolutely lovely. You've got a beautiful face and lovely eyes. Plus, you've made a very special memory for your little granddaughter to remember for the rest of her life.

I think it's traumatic for us, losing our hair. First time round, eleven and a half years ago, I had my first Chemo session on December 22nd, and I 'd made jokes about getting two wigs, one red and one green. When my hair actually went, I hated it. I'm no better this time round. My lovely, poor Darling husband - I've been like a temperamental teenager last week!! 🙄Not a nice thing at 75.......... Thankfully, I've recovered and adjusted to the little old man look, lol. Keep smiling , love Solange 😊

[Angie-69 in reply to Solange]

Love your posts....always make me smile how you word everything, same sense a humour x

[Sunshine0921 in reply to Solange]

Thank you ~ My granddaughter has been great during this crazy time. I have tried to explain everything to her the best I can for her age.

I am sure you are as cute as a button and Rocking the old man look!

HUGS

[Luchie]

You look beautiful! I have the same haircut as you. I had it shaved, and felt better compared to seeing it all falling out in lumps and all over the pillow is so sad. You will feel better after a few infusions, that's how I felt, but everyone is different. Good luck and take care. Xxx

[Sunshine0921 in reply to Luchie]

Thank you ~

I't was driving me crazy to comb my hair and see all of it coming out like crazy ~ I must say I feel much better taking control of the situation instead of it having control over me.

Take Care ~ hugs

[Roobarb1]

You look so beautiful!!!! I look like Gollum with no hair 😂....hope the chemo went well xxxx

[Sunshine0921 in reply to Roobarb1]

Thank you! I"m sure you look precious

Chemo wasn't as bad as I made it out to be. The only side effect I had was bone and joint pain for 3 days after the Nuelasta. It was hard to walk up and down my stairs Fingers crossed that I don't have any other side effects ~ Wishful thinking

[Roobarb1 in reply to Sunshine0921]

Weirdly my chemo side effects were way worse for my 2nd one but my nurse says that’s not usual,so am hoping 3rd chemo is better on Monday.

I’m wearing a lot of hats 😀

[Sunshine0921 in reply to Roobarb1]

I hope all goes well and you breeze thru it ~ I have my next treatment on Thursday.

[Angie-69]

I feel your pain was deffo hardest part for me too. Hair was my trademark, kids in my class used to choose what colour I would do next etc...nobody recognises me now! Surprisingly have started to get used to it...hope u do too, saving grace for you is youbate absolutely stunning bald!!! And I can't stand bald!!! Seriously u look great....now mines growing in black brown and grey n whit I look like bloody ron Pearlman from son's of anarchy lol xx good luck on the journey hun

[Sunshine0921 in reply to Angie-69]

Thank you! I have always had long hair down the middle of my back. When I found out I was going to lose my hair I cut it up to my shoulders.' I'm sure mine will come back gray ~ I've already decided that if it does I will have pink or violet hair. Hope all is well ~ hug

[Maxjor]

Yes the hair part was tough--I found it so hard looking at photos as we still did things, traveled (post chemo) and I was shocked every time. But I have to say you look so beautiful and I think your eyes are the first thing anyone would look at! Love that your grandaughter was involved. So smart.

Chemo did not get worse for me with each session, although I know we are all different and that is more common. Just one experience for you. All the same and all tolerable.

Wishing luck and many hugs to you. oxox Judy

[Sunshine0921]

Thank you ~ I tried wearing my wig yesterday to the store and by the time I got back to my car I couldn't remove it fast enough. It was so itchy and scratchy (that could have been because it was 103 with the heat index yesterday. My husband told me I just need to rock my bald head

I'm hoping my symptoms don't worsen.

Hugs

[Hopefulgal1]

Hello I am with you here.. I have had my third Taxol heading for no 4 on Thursday .. Hair hanging on in there for now.., but for now it is short and snowy white having come back like this after Taxol a couple of years ago. I hated losing my hair but if this Taxol works it will be worth it! So far side effects so minimal compared to Carbo cayleax it is a relief!! Xxxxx

[Zena41]

Well you look fab !!

[Sunshine0921 in reply to Zena41]

Thank you it's starting to grow on me...