25 yr old

Hey Sade, I too was worried over the same stuff. I am now 25, but was dianosed when I was 24 with stage 3 breast cancer. I was only just married less than a year. Losing your hair is a worrisome experience. I too was extremely scared, so many things being thrown at you with no time to consider everything. The one thing that got me thru it was my husband. Yes its definately a test of committment for your partner and yourself being newlyweds and dealing with your health. My hair gradually fell out over 3 months. I just finally woke up tired of cleaning my hair off of my pillow and trying to shower without even getting my hair wet so it wouldnt fall out. I went weeks without brushing my hair or washing it. Eventually you come to realize your husband isnt with u because of your hair, and it wont matter any longer. My husband was surprised when I asked him to go get the clippers because I was tired of all the loose hair and having funny looking patches. here is a website that u can order cheap wigs from.... www.lightinthebox.com I bought 6 different colour and style wigs. Its a time where u can have some fun and fool around with colours, styles, even hats and scarfs. Include him your selections and just have fun with it. 

Its quite funny looking back I was bald for 7 months before my hair started growing back. I had a photographer take some pictures and I still can't believe it was me. The time will fly by. Dont worry too much over something that will grow back. Atleast u will have your life and thats something that cant grow back.  

Hi Sade,



I am also 25 and was diagnosed when I was 24 and lost my hair. I can completely understand your anxiety, we're at an age where we are supposed to fit in to the typical long haired beauty that we see all over the Television. When I first found out I had cancer I didn't even care about what was going to happen to my boob or the rest of my body, I was most frightened at the thought of being bald. I cried over that and only that, how odd when you think of it. We are on the verge of losing our lives and we are obsessed over dead protein cells? But it was terrifying to me: my entire life I had long long hair and now, at the height of my youthful years, I was going to lose all of it.



I know this is way easier to be able to speak about now, but please please trust me, once it's gone you aren't going to care. It's the anxiety over it happening that is the worst. Once that moment has passed, you've thrown on your wig or wrapped your head in a scarf, you actually will feel relieved. The worst moment has come and gone and you are going to realize that with hair or without you are still you. Your husband married you for that person alone, not your hair. I know this is difficult and I know it doesn't seem like it but you WILL be okay I actually loved wearing my wigs, I bought them in all different colors and was even able to try out bangs. If you want to take a look at my before, during (with wig) and after pictures you can go to my "about me" section here @ www.imasur5er.wordpress.com. I know it helped me to see other people in their wigs. If you ever need anything at all, someone who can relate to you at your age, please message me . There have been moments where I felt alone because of my age, and I don't ever want you to feel that way. I am here if you ever need someone



Best wishes and hopes for your journey towards recovery