We were advised before chemo that hair loss was likely. Secretly we thought that because it's been so long since the chemo was given we may have escaped this particular side effect. It is something we've talked about, the idea of it can take a little getting used to. Tony's always said it didn't really bother him if it fell out, because he doesn't have to look at it! It's something I hoped didn't happen. I know how that sounds. Hang on, i'm not being judgey allow me a sec to explain. I don't care what Tony does to his hair, clothes, it's irrelevant. I was scared of him looking ill, gaunt. That probably sounds really shallow, but it's true. Tony came into our bedroom from the bathroom this morning with a clump of hair is his hand. Clump sounds dramatic, I can't think of a better word though. 10 strands or so. I hugged him and cried fo a moment. He explained it was happening all over his head and he was certain it was falling out and not ...
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