-When I was taking chemo I decided to simply grin and 'bare' it. I did nothing except wear a cap when I was in the sun. I've seen numerous patients who seem to have the same attitude.

-A couple of years back, I went through chemo for the second time and was as bald as an egg the second time. I bought a wig, but they are so uncomfortable that I left it in the box. My head is too big for most hats...even without hair...so standard hats were out. I had a couple of knit hats that worked pretty well, but the majority of the time it was winter and I needed something to keep my head warm.

One lady at The Wellness Center in Knoxville, TN came and showed us how she tied scarves on her head and they were very attractive. The scarves she had were larger than those you normally buy at the store. If I were going through this again, I would probably buy thin material and make my own so I could get the right size. The old TV show, Rhoda with Valerie Harper had a segment last week about the scarves she wore and how she tied them...they were very fashionable!

The most important thing is to give her hugs as often as you can and remind her that hair grows back...most of the time thicker and curley! Encouragement is very important and hair loss is only a temporary condition. Giving up hair for a few months is worth the many years that you get, after it is all over