4th week into radiation. How does it feel? Everyone asks me about it. Well, it feels tiring, traumatised by hair loss, sleepless nights, sleepy mornings :-) I've got to be careful about every thing related to me - for e.g., I shouldn't catch infection. I manage to do this with proper planning. For example, last week I visited friends at a restaurant. Initial weeks, I used to go out, but that has reduced.
So, what can we do about hair loss? Well, the first thing is being comfortable with who you are. That's being overly positive. But, it really helps. Secondly, it's being able to carry the bald look. Well, I know how tough it can be. It's never been easy. Trust me, you'll feel better if you're bald. For e.g., take me for instance. I cut my hair short once before the surgery. And then got a boy cut done with care before radiation began. Then, I was so stressed out, because starting 3rd week, I lost hair in 2 - days :-) . So, I went to the doctor, consulted him, and asked him if it's alright to shave it off. He said ok. So, I had a hair cut by my husband :-) Btw, I still wear caps when I am outside :-)
All said and done, I have a support system which will always be there for me. And, I am waiting for the radiation + chemotherapy to be over, so that I can plan a trip to Masinagudi, which I happened to miss last time, thanks to the diagnosis!
Signing off on a positive note : Beauty lies in the eyes of the beholder.
