Bridget O,
My chemo is carboplatin and taxol and my caregivers have told me that hair loss is probable. My sister had breast cancer and lost her hair. She was devastated and often cried, which she rarely does. I have decided that I'm going to take the "bull by the horns" so to speak. When my "shedding" starts, I have ask my husband to shave my head (he has the clippers for it) and have already picked up a few turbans to wear. I did tell him that if I started crying, just keep going and reassure me that everything will be fine. I guess it gives me a small feeling of having some control of my life moving through treatment. He laughed when I told him I would wear the turbans and long earrings and just tell everyone I've turned gypsy! I just don't like the pitying looks when people find out I have cancer. I will continue to fight for as long as humanly possible and with God's blessing I will get through this just fine. Sometimes feeling positive about this situation is difficult, but I plan on staying confident and trusting my medical team. So far they have been wonderful.
Holly K