Aunt with Ovarian Cancer Having Chemo, Would It Be Weird to Be Bald?

when my mother had ovarian cancer, she shaved her head, my sister did it for her and i have to say it upset my sister a lot.
my mother was not bothered too much by being bald - she wore scarves and wigs and tried to look on the bright side.
with her second dose of chemo she decided not to shave her head, and this time although she lost a lot of hair, she still retained enough to look "normal"

i would say maybe hold off this time and see how much hair comes out.
im sure it would mean a lot to her if you would help her with it if you notice that her hair is looking to thin

I think it is a wonderful and caring thought to do this for your aunt, but I would ask her before you do anything rash. She may feel guilty about your proposed sacrifice, and it is very possible it could make her feel worse. The wigs they make now for chemotherapy patients are so beautiful. I think you should take her wig shopping and help her select the perfect wig! My hairstylist has a girl who works in her shop who makes wigs (and does weaves) for chemo patients, her name is Margaret. The shop is right by Lackland AFB, in Valley Hi, but I think she may meet you anywhere. Her number is ###-###-####. My prayers go out to you and your aunt, you are the best niece an aunt could ever have!

Hi, C.. I have aunts that would tell me no, don't shave my head for them. They would appreciate the sweet gesture on my part, but would not want me to do that. I agree with some of the others. There are some really beautiful wigs out there. And if your hair is long enough, you could possible cut off enough to donate in her name. There may even be a child out there that could benefit from your hair that you donate, if it's long enough, and that would speak volumes. Good luck to you.

I would have to agree with what Nina said. Is your hair long? Perhaps donating it in your aunts name would be the answer. This way, your suggesting the thought without being completely bald. You'll just end up with a short "do".
However, me personaly, I wouldnt think twice about shaving my head. After all, its just hair, and you can grow it back.
You could also look at it from the point of view of all the people you would educate about ovarian cancer. Perhaps, raise awareness for a cure. We "walk" for the cause, why not take it one step further. Years from now, you'll have your hair back and a grand story to tell.
This, of course, is just my opinion.
Margaret:)
P.S. May your Aunt have a speedy, and life-long recovery.

I just found out recently that my Aunt had Breast Cancer.She had to get a Masectomy and will soon go through Chemo and says she will likely lose her hair. She has beautiful curly hair and I feel awful she will have to go through this. After all this she is so strong and so positive that I admire her more and more everyday.

I think what you are thinking of doing is very sweet and very thoughtful. Maybe think about donating some of your hair to Cancer patients after a hair cut. Start there and see how you feel.:) I wish you and your Aunt the best of Luck and Good Health!

Wow! What a wonderful, caring niece you are! I have had several people in my life with cancer so I know how hard it is. The worst part for me is that feeling that you cannot do enough to help that person. I don't think you are crazy, just willing to make a huge sacrifice for your aunt. What ever you decide - bald or not - you can be there for your aunt. My one concern is that you aunt might feel bad that you shaved your head.

As a side note... one of my aquaintances had breast cancer and lost her hair. She got a good wig in Houston. It took me about a month to realize it wasn't her hair (because she was talking about it making her morning go faster)! Go to a good place where they can match your aunts hair color and style. Maybe you can help her with this?

My prayers are with you and your aunt.

I had breast cancer and took those dreadful chemo treatments and lost all my hair. It was slowing falling out and so as it started out I had a friend cut my hair really short. then it really came out by the hands full. So I called my friend back and she shaved it off. And as the chemo treatments continued I was as slick as a baby' but.
But you know there are wigs out there that are made from human hair and they are really nice. It never brother me to lose my hair. In fact there were alot of times I didn't wear any wigs at all. When I went to work I wore them and they look natural.
I wore hats of all kinds and colors, I wore the wigs, and I wore scarfs and even went ball headed alot. It was no big deal to me. When your Aunt hair grows back it will be curly and thicker. Sometimes I forget that I didn't have anything on my head and went to town looking like that. I see the expressions on peoples faces and realize what I had done. You know it really depends on the person how they can deal with losing their hair. It might be harder on them then it was on me. Give you Aunt all my love and best wishes on her treatments and just be there for her. That is what she really needs at this time. God bless you both you are in my prayers

I think your idea is very noble, but I don't think your aunt will want you to do that. She will be embarressed, my dad was very embarrassed. But it will get better. Wigs are eccential for ladies, i think. You should look into getting her a good wig instead of taking all of your hair away.

Have a wonderful day!

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I agree with the other suggestions of taking her wig shopping instead. I also suggest taking her to get a pedicure and manicure or maybe a massage......something along those lines. Make a day of it and boost her confidence for her whole body - not just her hair.