Hi, so sorry to hear about your diagnosis. The diagnosis can feel like such a shock followed by the news of side effects. I think the main thing to do is consider what is right for you. Personally I got a short haircut immediately ( like a short bob) and chose a wig. After my first round of chemo it started falling out so I cut it short. Then after my second I shaved it as more was falling out. I wore “fashion turbans” after this which made me feel good. I never actually wore my wig.
Others I met either shaved their hair immediately and left it as that or cut it short and got a wig. I’ve seen people online go for one final crazy hairstyle they always wanted to try or a wild colour. 

It’s certainly a journey and at this point people saying it will grow back feels so far away. It was strangely a relief after my hair fell out as I had been dreading it and then I didn’t have to worry about it anymore. 
A lady at the beginning of my treatment told me hair grows back better :) mine is now long, thick and a totally different colour than before. Good luck with your journey and there’s plenty of people on here who can relate and offer advice or a listening ear. 

Hiya, 

If you haven't started chemo yet. 1Ask your chemotherapy team about Scalp Cooking. Do they offer it and is it effective with your type of cancer.

A waterproof cap s placed on your head 30 mins before chemo, connected to a machine that pumps liquid coolant through the cap. 

The cap stays on during chemo and up to 90 mins after.

Scalp Cooling helps to reduce/ prevent hair loss.

Keep fighting x

I myself have been quite well this last week, following a week after chemo when I felt  absolutely ***. 

All the best! 

Hi I used the scalp cooling cap fir two of my chemo cycles but unfortunately my scslp was exposed on the 3d cycle so they said they couldn't do it anymore? I had 5 cycles of chemo.4 of docetaxel and one of Epirubicin.my hair came out about 2/3 weeks after my  chemo so just be aware if might not happen straightaway.ive got a wig but Been wearing hats.its a visual thing but you get used to it eventually not all drugs you.loose your hair.but I lost quite a bit.