When diagnosed with Breast Cancer in 2020, I went through treatment that caused alopecia or hair loss. It was at about the 3rd treatment that my hair started to fall out. It was completely gone by week 4 and I felt like it was the end of the world for me. I had never been bald, yes I've had a few bad haircuts in my lifetime but never completely bald. How can I describe this feeling, "it hurts". When I mean it hurts when your hair is falling out, I mean like when you wear a hair tie too tight for to long and the ends of your hair follicles are screaming in pain hurts. It felt as if my hair was being pulled out strand by strand at the follicles. It also hurt my heart. I don't know how else to explain it except that the pain you feel is an aching pain in your soul. You lose eyebrows, nose hairs, and all around body hair. Looking at myself in the mirror also hurt me, I looked so different I could barely recognize myself. I know I am not a vain person but this short period of my life was devastating. I felt as if my hair would never grow back, but it did. After I was done with chemotherapy a month later I began to see some peach fuzz on my scalp. It made me laugh but I cried at the same time. It took a few months to actually have enough hair to be seen. The reason I am telling this story is because these cancer caps have become very important to those that we pass them out to. The story behind every cap is unique and genuine. The stories that have been shared by those going through their own cancer battles is one that we would love to share with everyone. That is the reason that we make these Cancer Caring Caps. For those who have gone through or know someone who is going through this exact scenario. We also want you to share your stories on our Forum, so others will know they are not alone. The happy part about this story is that I have been 2 years cancer free. Yes, I have hair now. It came back slowly and even though I had a small amount of curl before cancer, it came back Shirley Temple curly. It is hard to see in the picture attached but most of my hair is super curly and well I am learning to work with it. Hair to some people may not mean a whole lot but to those who are undergoing treatment it means a lot more than you think. With this story I want to inspire anyone who has gone through or knows anyone going through treatment and hair loss to donate to a great cause. These Cancer Caring Caps are making a world of a difference in those we share them with. Please see our donation or ways to volunteer page if you are interested in joining a great cause. You may also reach out to us on our webpage listed and share a story on our Forum page. Keep believing, keep sharing and never give up. Diana B (Breast Cancer Survivor)
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