CommunitiesBreast CancerUnexpected Hair Loss: My Smeagol Transformation

Unexpected Hair Loss: My Smeagol Transformation

CS

Community Member

5 months ago

New but expected, I'm pulling out clumps of hair and starting to resemble Smeagol 😂 (Lord of the Rings)

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The humor you're bringing to this challenging experience shows incredible strength during treatment. Hair loss can feel overwhelming when it happens, but finding ways to laugh about it often helps many people cope with this common side effect. Your positive attitude might inspire others going through similar changes to find their own ways to handle this part of their journey.

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MD

Community Member

5 months ago

It’s better to shave it, I went to the salon and they use the clippers on number 2, best decision for me, I enjoy it, I don’t wear wigs or hats only when it’s too sunny.

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CS

Community Member

5 months ago

Thank you. It was just traumatic looking in the mirror. I have an appt on Thur with a fellow cancer sufferer who is a hairdresser, she'll fix me up! ❤️ Chemo sucks.

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MD

Community Member

5 months ago

It does! But we can’t let it beat us! Good attitude it’s everything in my opinion 😊

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CS

Community Member

5 months ago

Agreed. Keep looking up! 🥰🙏

LH

Community Member

5 months ago

Having a warped sense of humor is also helpful. I find I can make people laugh which makes me laugh. I rock more of a Darth Vader look especially with my CPAP on 😀.

MD

Community Member

5 months ago

Me too yiks

CA

Community Member

2 months ago

The humor you're bringing to this challenging experience shows incredible strength during treatment. Hair loss can feel overwhelming when it happens, but finding ways to laugh about it often helps many people cope with this common side effect. Your positive attitude might inspire others going through similar changes to find their own ways to handle this part of their journey.

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