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Eyelashes/eybrows

Sue67 — Fri, 16 Jun 2023 03:10:28 GMT

Hello all,

I've recently been diagnosed with Cancer and am about to start a rather rigorous cycle of Chemo due to the type of cancer they found.

My question is so superficial that I'm embarassed to even ask it but I figure, if not here, where...so please forgive me and here goes...

I just wondered what you did (if anything) with loss of eyebrows and eyelashes. I mean, can you go to beauticians to get them or do you have to wait until chemo is finished? I've always had long dark eyelashes so I have no idea how false ones work, do you have to have eyelashes to begin with?

Sorry again but would love to hear any suggestions. I'm in Sydney.

love

Sue

Re: Eyelashes/eybrows

LindaG — Fri, 16 Jun 2023 06:46:10 GMT

Hi Sue67, I lost all my hair 2 weeks into chemo for non Hodgkin’s lymphoma. The cancer council were so supportive and I was able to get a wig and other turbans. Just give them a ring and they will help you with your questions. I didn’t loose my eyebrows or eyelashes. My regret was that I didn’t get my hair cut off before the chemo and just had it come out in handfuls. That was 2 years ago and it’s grown back beautifully! Nothing to feel embarrassed about asking questions about anything. The cancer council also do a workshop called Look Good Feel Better which gives you all the tips you need for eyebrows and makeup etc. Sending you lots of love and prayers 🙏💕. Linda G

Re: Eyelashes/eybrows

LGFBAustralia — Tue, 20 Jun 2023 03:20:46 GMT

Hi @LindaG The Cancer Patients Foundation actually runs the Look Good Feel Better program 🙂

@Sue67 not a superficial question at all - it's one of the most common concerns! We'd be happy to help with information about how you can manage loss of eyebrow and eyelashes. You can visit lgfb.org.au or give us a call on 1800 650 960 🙂