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Reader Stories: I Lost My Hair During Chemotherapy

Hair loss is probably one of the most dreaded side effects of chemotherapy. There is nothing you can do to prevent it from happening. It's just one of those things you have to live with during treatment. We want to know about how you coped with losing your hair during chemotherapy. Share your story with fellow readers and if you'd like, you can submit "Before and During" chemotherapy pictures. Show off your favorite hair piece, scarf, hat, or submit a photo of you without a head covering.

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How Long After Treatment Began Did You Lose Your Hair? *

Did You Lose It Gradually or Very Quickly? *

What Was Your First Reaction When You Noticed the Loss?*

Were You Tempted to Shave Your Head? Did You Do It?

Did You Choose to Wear a Head Covering or Not?*

Some people choose to cover their head during chemo while others leave theirs uncovered. What did you choose and why?

How Did Losing Your Hair Affect Your Everyday Life?*

Some people feel liberated by losing their hair. Others become reclusive. Did your loss change your everyday life? How?

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What advice can you share for others with chemotherapy induced hair loss?

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