Why I Shaved My Head Before Chemo
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- Опубліковано 29 чер 2024
- Hair loss is a side effect of chemotherapy, but before my hair could fall out, I chose to shave my head. In today's video, I share the reasons why this was the right choice for me.
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My mother was diagnosed with breast cancer when I was 50 years old, I took her to the oncology clinic three times a week, bald heads everywhere. I had long thick hair! I felt so uncomfortable there… I cut some hair off, and the next week, I cut more… it’s just hair! No big deal. Every time I took her there for treatment I went to my friend’s house and she would cut more off.
My mother never lost her hair, it changed texture and color for sure.
By the time that she died my hair was very short. She was 78 years old when she died. I’m now 72, long thick white hair.
It’s just hair!
❤️ How sweet that you were so supportive of your mother during her treatment. And how thoughtfull of you to cut your hair in unity.
I wish I had shaved my head before chemo. I had long, mutant thick hair and when I started chemo it matted. I was very lucky my sister came immediately to shave my head. Her granddaughters were with her and they complimented me on my pretty bald head. I wore turbans and not wigs. It came in handy during that summer. It was a lot cooler. My hair did grow back different. It is now normal thick hair but still has a little curl. The reaction I had was most people were very respectful and caring. I didn’t notice anyone looking away from me. I was worried that I would scare my granddaughters. We had dinner with them they were curious and wanted to see my bald head. They also like my pretty head.
Your granddaughters and grandnieces have great taste and clearly were raised by loving, strong women. Your hair sounds beautiful - even extremely thick hair - and now, just normal thick hair. And I like your turban method! I should try that! ❤️
Stay strong. My sister shaved here head, as she didn't want to have patches of hair, her husband also shaved his as well, to support her.
That is such a sweet, loving, and romantic gesture! My husband, too, shaved his head in support. so I am totally bias! ❤️❤️❤️
You are beautiful with your short hair and very brave for letting us know the vulnerability you are going through. Thank You!!
Thank you, Kindly. ❤️
Your positive attitude goes a very long way in your cancer journey.
I referred to my cancer journey as a speed bump in my life.
My hair fell out during one of my hospital stays during chemo. Exactly 10 days after I started. I had gone with a trusted friend to get a wig prior to treatments, do zi was prepared. But, I preferred the pink (favorite color) ball cap the same friend gave me. I wore the wig to church and ither functions,but mostly wore the ball cap.
My hair cane back as fine curly baby hair. I was hopeful it eould renain curly or wavy since my haur had been straight all my life. But, it didn't. Darn.
I didn't dwell on my cancer or center my life around it. Modt days I refused to think about it.
I'm so glad I happened to find you in face book as I was scrolling around for something new to watch.
I will include you in my prayers and have started following you now ❤
Thank you, Ellen. We all have different reactions with our hair! It's great to share our experiences. I appreciate that. ❤️
Attitude is everything…keep that sparkle 💖
Thank you so much!
Continued prayers for you. Always so happy to see your videos.
Thank you so much!
My daughter went through chemo at 16. Its just hair....it was pediatric oncology....tough to see as mother. But it's the people you meet that get you through it...the medical staff and patients and their families. I worked in the county jail. You know the men would shave their heads before going to prison. Getting prepared for what's next. I'm praying for you.
Thank you sharing your experience. I can't even imagine what you and your daughter went through.❤️ I agree, that the people you meet along the process, are just amazing. Thank you for your prayers and reaching out.
Hi Daniela- Prayers and gentle hugs to you on your fight. Thank you for the courage to post this for those who are going through the same. You are a spark of joy!
Thank you so much! What a supportive comment! ❤️
Thank you for that very honest video talking about one of the things you had to deal with in your cancer journey. You are a very brave and strong woman and beautiful before and after your chemotherapy. The beauty. Of your soul comes over in your videos💕
❤️ Thank you so much!
Sorry you are going through this. You are taking it very well. A lot of folks brush off a woman losing her hair when it comes to chemo, like it's no big deal. People see it as a vain thing, sometimes. Until a person has actually had to go through chemo, I don't think they can really understand the impact it has on a person's life. And a man shaving his head in support is a nice gesture, but it's not the same as a woman losing her hair. It doesn't even come close. Your hair looks very cute now, and I wish you all the best. Saying a prayer for you.
Thank you for your kind words and very thoughtful views. I, too, think that going through chemo is a very all consuming process. I appreciate your considerate comments. Thank you. ❤️
Daniela, you look great. Despite your illness, you look very healthy. I’m so glad that you appear to be keeping up your strength through your treatment. Continued prayers for you as you continue on your fight to good health.
Thank you for your openness. I’m sure that it will help others who may have to confront the same health issues.
Thank you! I appreciate that prayers and support. ❤️❤️❤️
so right, it's just hair, and you look fabulous. I'm old so very short hair works for me- easy peasy.
Thank you. I think women look very stylish with short hair. My mother in law always had very short hair and she was gorgeous.
Hi Daniela:
You are a remarkable woman. So many people have been inspired by your courage to fight this cancer. I love your hair short, but you can always grow it out. Whatever you decide is your choice. You’re beautiful inside and out. 💜😎🇺🇸
Thank you so much ❤️❤️❤️❤️
You look pretty with short hair too. 😊. People underestimate how taxing hair care is while going through treatments or when you have chronic illness. Medicines can thin or even change the hair in different ways that can cause stress. You chose to remove that potential stress. Thanks for sharing. Wishing you a speedy recovery.
Thank you ❤️❤️
You are a very strong woman and a good role model for the rest of us. Sending hugs and good wishes.
Thank you. I am blessed with supportive friends, family, and a lovely online community.❤️
I live in California, and it would not be out of the ordinary to have a shaved head❤😊you are beautiful both ways. Stay strong Soul Sister.
Thank you so much! ❤️❤️
I'm sending continued prayers for healing and warm hugs too!
Thank you! ❤️
I did the same thing, so happy I did. I'm one year into remission and have kept a pixie hairstyle because it just feels so natural now. I'll add to the "you look beautiful" comments. Much love to you, sister ❤
1 year in remission! Congratulations! ❤️❤️❤️ thank you for your kind words.
Daniela goosebumps of emotions and reverence for the amazing person you are. Real healing begins when we accept who we are in the way we are. . You are a true example of a warrior . Wow you are such an inspiration not only with your talents and abilities but also the strength and love for life in all the dimensions . Thank you for your trust in us in sharing your story. Personally I don't know you but I know your heart and soul. Love 💗 only love 💗 for you
Thank you for such kind words and support throughout my journey. Your comments have truly helped me express gratitude and accept what has happened. I truly appreciate that you reached out to me.❤️
Daniela, you’ve taken control, you look great with short hair. Thank you for sharing your journey x
Thank you so much!
I shaved my head also. I am 3 years in remission from 1 cancer and 6 months in remission from my other cancer. Yes I have 2 and one is rare to have with other. But the most important thing is I’m still here !😊
Without a doubt, it’s the most important thing! ❤️❤️ thanks for sharing your experiences, I wish you well!
@@DanielaMellen I wish you well also ♥️
Hi there Daniela, you are such a strong, courageous lady, and we all want to support you, you are also Amazing, love your Art ,take care.X💕🏴
Daniella, thank you for your strength and positive attitude. Your so encouraging. I support your choices. My husband had 2 different cancers. Although he lost his battle with cancer, but I respected his choices. Keep up your positive attitude and I think you are beautiful inside and out. I always look forward to your videos. Thank you!❤ sending you a big hug from Italia.
Thank you for your kind words. I am sorry to hear that your husband lost his battle. Your support for him and his choices was so selfless and supportive.
Daniela, you look great. so glad to see you again. we missing you and we are waiting for your new videos. prayers for you as you continue on your fight to good health.
Thank you! ❤️ I hope to start posting weekly very soon!
Oh my you are a gracious, gentle lady. You remind me of a soft luminescent dandelion. Feathery, delicate. Bless you darling.
❤️❤️❤️❤️ Thank you so much!
I am a new subby and hadn't seen any of your recent video's where you had shaved your head. God bless you. You are a beautiful woman with and without hair. Your inner beauty really shines through. Thank you for sharig your video. You are in my thoughts and prayes that the cancer goes into remission. Keep up with the postive attitutde. It really does help. Take care and am looking forward to your next video. God bless! 🙏♥
Welcome and thank you for your kind words and support! I hope to start weekly videos, soon!
My straight hair grew back curly. I loved it. Unfortunately it straightened out. Glad you are well Daniela.
Thank you for your kind words. How wonderful that you got to experience beautiful curls!
I love the color of your hair as it is growing in! 💖 We are all still with you on your journey!
Thank you so much!!
I did the exact thing after a few chemo for breast cancer that I started in Nov 2023. So powerful to have some choices. Thanks for sharing xoxo
Thanks for commenting. It is very powerful to have choices.
You look fabulous. Praying for you sweetness 😊❤
Thank you so much ❤️❤️❤️
Thank you so much for this video and the introspection and honesty that you've shared. You are so courageous! I am so happy to have crossed paths with you, even if only online. ❤
Thank you so much.
God bless you and may you successfully beat this horrible disease ❤
Thank you ❤️
Wise words ❤️ maybe you may get curls when it fully grows back. Regardless, your beauty comes from your heart and not your hair x
Thank you.❤️ I agree, hair is just an accessory!
May your journey, make you well. Wishing you the best
Thank you ❤️
Daniela, thank you for sharing your decision and your process. One thing about hair is that whatever we do with it, it's usually a date, not a marriage. I like that you are happy and open to trying new things, other dates, with your hair. Continued recovery.
I like how to described that! Great metaphor. Thank you for your support and kind words ❤️
@@DanielaMellen with pleasure. 🥰🥰🥰
Hello and every good wish to you from England. Keep on crafting I know that helps at difficult times from a personal perspective. ❤️❤️😊🇬🇧
Thank you! I agree completely! Expressing our creativity is sch a lovely outlet and form of communication. ❤️
Brave girl, Daniela stay strong, you are a great inspiration in lots of ways. Sending love and prayers.
Thank you, ❤️
You look great. I have thought about ultra-short hair just-because … by seeing my dad every morning in the mirror would definitely seem weird.
hahaha, it is VERY weird! A little comforting at times, but weird, nevertheless. Thank you for your kind words and the way you made me chuckle!
Thank you Daniela for your wonderful courage in sharing why you shaved your hair. You always look amazing.
Thank you so much!
Girl you are gorgeous and your beautiful spirit is evident on your face! God bless!
Wow, thank you!
Very courageous of you to share your feelings and experiences with cancer… Stay strong and the faith and hope!!❤❤
Thank you! I am fortunate that there are people like you who welcome hearing about my experiences.
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Daniela you are such a beautiful person on the inside as well as the outside. Love your positive outlook. Prayers for you often. Thanks for sharing. 🙏❣️👍🙌
Thank you so much! You are so kind and thoughtful. I appreciate all the prayers and am overwhelmed in such a wonderful way, by people like you!
May you be well dear, big hug.
❤️ Thank you.
Thank you for such an inspiring video, I’m so pleased you are looking so well when I know you are going through such a challenging time. Many blessing and love to you xxx😊❤️
Thank you so much! ❤️❤️
Love your hair...short. Mine makes me look and feel younger💜
Thank you! I like it, too!
God bless you strong, beautiful woman❤
Thank you!
Blessings and prayers - I think you look adorable with short shaved hair ❤️❤️
Thank you so much! ❤️
Good morning from...Florida!
Thank you! Have a great day!
I think hard things make us stronger.
I want to thank you for your video on a care basket. My friend is going thru cancer treatment. So your video was perfect for me. I made up a basket of items and took it to her. We hugged❤
So glad to hear that these items were helpful.
I appreciated your video so much. A lot of times we dont think of saying what we want or need in times of trials.💕
Thank you for the uplifting message. We all know cancer victims. I've had short hair for many years but have always had perms, cuts, color, etc. I'm mid-70-ish and so tired of the vicious cycle. I think I'll just have to bite the bullet and go shorter and straighter!
Thank you! Hair is quite the conundrum in our lives. We try and balance feeling confident with ease of care. When we find that equlibrium, we become the happiest with our hair, at least in my experience. ❤️
looking great Daniela :) I didn't shave my head at first. I thought I'd see how fast it falls out. Well, if I would have known how many times I got the vacuum cleaner going and cleaned the drain in the shower ..my, my ,my ! The last stray bits I asked my husband to shave off early one morning. During the lock down we ordered a hair cutting kit for him so that came in handy. It's almost 2 years since my last chemo and it's looking good :) Thanks you for reaching out and sharing your experience with others.
2 years! That's fantastic! I think it can be a tough decision - to shave to not to shave, as there are so many unknowns. You tackled it well. ❤️❤️❤️
Your new hair style looks wonderful Daniela ❤ thanks so much for for sharing your experience, you are so brave! 😊⭐️😘 xxx
Thank you so much, Sweet Friend! ❤️
Hi Daniela! It's nice to see you looking so good. This video was very interesting and helpful. I'm sure many people will also be grateful that you have shared your experience with us. Thank you.
Thank you so much!
Keep God first and all will be well!
Yer lookeen goood!
Thank you ❤️❤️❤️
i like your short hair... and i wish that i had the courage to cut mine earlier before my chemo.. i didnt ...and for me it was so much of a shock even though dr told me ahead of time that would happen.... i waited till it started to fall out... and for why i dont know ..i grieved for my long hair more so than my breast ? go figure...thank you for sharing.. looking back i probably would have not felt that way if i would have shaved it off before chemo...silly huh? oh well, yes i wore those wigs.. they too itched and were HOT ! my "new" at that time told me to remove my wig..at a dance one night so after that i never wore them again ! AND he to this day wants me to have my hair like it was when we first dated ! i keep tellin him... thats when i had hair just growing back and it was SOOO curly from chemo ...as my real hair finally went back to straight matchstick hair ! now i keep it in a short bob or pixie..... i have never had my long hair again like before chemo and really now i dont miss it ! lollolo go figure !
Hair is quite the journey! It's part of our identity and that is hard to change! I can totally understand the shock it would be to lose your hair through chemo, and I am sorry for the pain it caused. Your "new" seems like a keeper! He saw right past the hair and into YOU! ❤️ Love the pixie or bob for short hair. Thank you for your support and kindness.
Oh Daniella, wash and wear is the way to go. I've had short hair since my mid 20's, and I like my length. Take care and keep fighting.
Thank you! I love the wash and wear! Imagine my joy when I was able to comb a tiny side part! ❤️❤️
Thank you for doing this for others who are going through the process of figuring out what to do when they are diagnosed. I don't have cancer but my mother had it and things like this video can mean a lot to people like her. You are a trooper and I hope you are doing better. Praying for you and I hope you have a wonderful week. Even though I am a day late Happy Mothers Day.😊
Thank you so much. ❤️ I wish the best for your mother.
Hi, I just wanted to say that through research, the Ann Wigmore Institute in Puerto Rico (and online) and the Hippocrates Health Institute are renowned for their healing from everything from diabetes to high stage cancers. Also Chrisbeatcancer here on UA-cam. Stay strong and be safe.
Thank you for that info.
You’re gorgeous! Your spirit is so very sensitive and insightful. We have a lot more to learn from you than your many talents at making art. I hope you are on the road to recovery ❤️🩹
Thank you so much! ❤️❤️
What a nice video …. Many blessings …. Ps…. I love my very short hair and I love yours as well ❤
Thank you so much!
With you always, beautiful Daniela. Brava!
Thank you for your support and kindness!
U r beautiful with or without hair. Donate to locks of love.
Thank you! I wish I thought of that before I cut it off. ❤️
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What an amazing woman you are Daniela ❤ . You've taken on this battle head-on, showing us your vulnerability and your incredible strength, making videos, sharing some of your journey. I truly admire you because , your kindness, genuine interactions and the way you've empowered yourself, are inspiring to so many, not just people who might be in a similar situation, but everyone who can hear your passion for life and your authenticity. And by the way, you're looking so well! Take care & lots of love 💞. Isabelle @textilememories
Thank you, so much, Isabelle. Your support means the world to me.