Losing one's hair can be really painful, so it's understandable why so many people see shaving their heads as a meaningful gesture of solidarity. But patients don't always see it that way.
Some patients don't want their loved ones to shave their heads because they would see it as a sign of what they have also lost.
I lived for the moments that felt 'normal,' when I could forget about cancer for a little while. Seeing my loved ones' scalps would not have been helpful for me.
Looking for an even better way to support your friend, family member, or coworker who has cancer? Here are a few tips based on what was personally helpful for me.
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