How do you feel about friends offering to shave their heads in support?

I had a nightmare that all my family did it for me. I woke up in a panic attack and decided getting shaved was terrifying me more than being bald. I told everybody no. I didn’t shave but I did put up with itching, irritation and soreness until it all fell out.💕

I think beating yourself up for how you feel is unkind to yourself. I think this act is a comfort to some and offensive to others. You’re allowed to feel exactly as you do right now. Lots of love and no judgement here.

Yes you might die; and conversely, you might not die. Same predicament as before your diagnosis. Try to focus on the positive. You need your moments of joy when you endure cancer treatment. I recently took a picture with all the males baldy's in my family and it's a hoot! It'll grow back WHEN your cancer is cured. if you don't get cure, cross that bridge when you get to it! You're going to get through this!

My mom shaved her head for me. It seems weird but I understand that she is states away and feels helpless so it makes her feel like she is supporting me. I just started chemo and it started out terrible. I passed out day one had to be taken to the hospital because I fell and hurt myself. So she comes on video live with me with her head shaved. I understood it was all she felt she could do...but still a bit weird.