2-26-08

What look outside is not important, the most important is your health, if you had get through the chemo , the radiation, then just be patient for your hair to grow back, hair is not everything in life.

Sure hair is not everything, but it can be a big part of your femininity.  I found it very upsetting too as it also shouted to me in the mirror, YOU HAVE CANCER.  I  think Enn463's comments are a bit harsh.  When I finished my treatment I just wanted to get back to NORMAL life, but I guess the lack of hair etc. reminds you that you have been sick and that it is going to take time.  I finished my chemo end of August 2007 and now have a decent head of hair.  Thankfully my hair grew back nice and looks like I have a short hair cut rather than hair growing back from chemo.  But I have to say it is like watching paint dry watching it grow, it seems to take ages.  I think a lot depends on how long your hair was before chemo and how much your hair was part of your look.  I was blessed with gorgeous quality hair with gold and copper in colour, I always felt it was my best asset.  Now I am just grateful it has grown back.

I used to wear a wig during my treatment so that I would go on with my life as if all was ok to the outside world.  I did not want to the pity or the looks especially for my two kids, 5 and 2 year old.

I thank God that I was caught early, no thanks to the doctors and I believe more than ever that "your health is your wealth".  So although I do appreciate that your health if the most important thing, but after your treatment you just want to get back to living again and when you hair is taking so long to grow, I guess it is a constant reminder.

Please God in a year down the road, you will be back to yourself and that grey cloud that hangs over us all with lift a little.

Thank you soooo much for your encouraging comment.  That is alot how I feel.

I have never been comfortable in my wig though.  My daughter was more comfortable with me just wearing a hat.

Thanks again.  I am glad you are on the way to recovery.