[BonnieR]

Thought would chime in about hair loss. Mine was very gradual...just keep thinning. No pain. Eventually I looked rather like an ostrich so began wearing scarves, snug hats when outside. I bought wigs but could not abide them so donated them to "Look Good, Feel Better" program put on by ACS. If there is one near you, they might provide a wig.
Last night I ran into another survivor and we were saying how we have kept our hair short since. And we agreed that going bald might have been just fine. I think a cancer survivor is a beautiful woman to behold. I never want to go thru it again, but if I did, I would not cover up so much. I think I partially was afraid of scaring people when I went out.
I remember being at a party with my head covered. It just was coming in peach fuzzy. The other guests encouraged me to go commando, so to speak, and uncover my head. I felt so empowered! It was our wedding anniversary too. I have a photo from that evening that I cherish.
Keep the faith.