Significant Hair Loss

 OK, so I have had many people ask me about hair loss. These are the questions and the answers, but the answers may not be the same for every VILLAIN patient, and these are only what I have experienced.

1. Q: how long after chemo does it take for the hair to start falling out
A: I was told my doctor after about 10 days, I should start seeing it fall out, up to 3 weeks
2. Q: does All the hair on your body fall out:
A: Well, I am not a hairy person; I only shave my legs and underarms about once a month. I have not seen any hair loss in those areas yet, but not sure if I would even notice...the pubic area falls out first, and Like I said, I am not hairy, but let's just say if I was a person who actively was getting Brazilian waxes, it would no longer be needed TMI for you? Sorry...I always warn people this is for my journaling and stress relief. Sorry if I offend. Those hairy guys on the beach offend me....you know the ones with hair from the front to their back? They need to WAX
3. Q: when does it grow back? And will it grow back the same as before chemo?
A: for some people, it will start to grow back even before chemo
treatments are done (more than likely not), but it is hard to answer that question since I am not there yet. Everyone is different, so all I know is what I have been told about it growing back. It could come back a different color, thicker, curlier, or the same.....it's all a mystery, maybe something to look forward to huh?
I am blogging about my hair loss from day one until it is all gone. I know this is strange to some people, but yesterday was my 1st day of significant hair loss, and I saved it all as much as I could in a baggie. I want to look back and remember appreciating and loving what I have for the rest of my life. 

When Tamy and I were driving to Mayo Clinic, I ran my fingers through my hair, and about 10-15pieces came out. By the time we were on our way home, chunks were coming out. By that night, handfuls were falling out. I decided to take a hot bath and get all my crying out, so I sobbed, hoping no one in the house could hear me. (good chance of that since only Eric and Haleigh are home) So basically, I have gone through all the emotions crying, sobbing, angry, mad, sad and now just annoyed by the hair. I walk around every day with a baggie scooping it all into the bag so I can record it at the end of the day. I am having a hard time uploading the 1st day, so it's starting today, the 2nd day.
the backside of the head 2nd day
the top side of the head 2nd day
2nd day
2nd day of hair loss