Two weeks and two days since my first treatment and the shedding has started. I feel like a cat. At this stage, the hair I’m losing from my head is reasonably minor so I’m still hopeful the cold cap works. Fingers crossed my hair only thins. My scalp is quite tender though ……. I’m not sure what that means but I have read it can feel like that before and during hair loss. Gulp.
There is also evidence in other areas of my body that hair has either stopped growing or is falling out. Even though I was told it can start as early as two weeks, it is still confronting when it happens.
Fortunately, I had some head wear arrive today, so I am prepared……. but I don’t want to (stamping my foot like a two year old). I don’t want to look like a cancer patient. I don’t want to wear a hat. I don’t want to feel different.
But, I will. I will get on with what needs to be done. I will do it with a smile and I will document it for you all.
And….. I will try really hard not to hide away. I am even planning my return to work. Plus, a silver lining…… less hair is good for swimming!
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The BooBee Journey 