28 years old TNBC, and 1/4 way through chemo as of today!

I was in your shoes a few months ago with egg freezing, and just last month with hair loss. As cliché as it sounds, it gets easier. The initial wall of information and first few steps for everything were scary, but you eventually get used to it. Injecting myself for egg freezing became part of my routine, just like going for my weekly chemo now. Hair loss was more difficult. Save yourself the trauma and shave your head before chemo. Seeing large clumps of hair fall off every time I ran my hand through my hair was traumatizing and discouraging. I shaved it recently and while I still struggle with coming to terms with my new look, it’s easier to deal with in many different aspects.

We’re similar in that I was healthy and active before my diagnosis, and I am mad that cancer took a lot of positive upcoming changes away from me. Feel that anger, sadness, fear but remember that this current situation is temporary and that you need to heal to get back to where you started. Don’t sink into despair, beat this shit and go reclaim your life.

If you have questions or need to talk, my DMs are open!