I am planning to shave my head before my first chemo treatment..but in all the cancer sites that I hang out at these days, I have never heard any one do that..they go really short and then wait for that to fall out..ne special reason...
any reason one should not shave before chemo and should let chemo make ur hair fall???
I actually shaved my head after 2 treatments. I picked a day where my son could shave it and my good friend from childhood had him shave her head as well. Personally I think she always wanted to shave her head but used me as an excuse.
I did feel more in control rather than find it all over my pillow or on my clothes. Best of luck, I bet you'll be beautiful.
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thanks 4 answering the quest Phyllis..i dont think i am brave enuff to watch my hair shed...shaving wwill b far less traumatic..:)..will b going to a salon to get that done!!!!