I knew this day would come. Last night my hair started to fall out. When I was diagnosed with Breast Cancer, my hair flowed down to the middle of my back, and the thought of being bald caused me anxiety (as if I didn’t have enough).
Hair loss is caused by certain types of chemotherapy. Oncologists prescribe multiple drugs, otherwise known as a Chemo Cocktail. Not all chemo drugs cause hair loss, but of course, this girl didn’t get so lucky. Because the cancer spread to the lymphnodes, my chemo “cocktail” would knock even Lindsay Lohan on her ass.
I’m all set with a really cute wig (blond bob) and a ton of hats and scarves, but still stressing about this part of my journey. It’s one thing to have cancer, it’s another to look like you have cancer. The plan is for Steve to buzz my hair tonight – I’m sure there will be a lot of laughs. He already started calling me Dr. Evil.
SILENCE NUMBER 2!
Happiness & Strength,
Marie Tomi Policastro
August, Interrupted 
Steve said:
Technically, Frau Farbissina yell’s “Scott!”. Not Dr. Evil. Get your facts straight, Doc.
Jack said:
Bald is Beautiful! Have fun getting buzzed tonight.
Lisa the hair stylist said:
I would be stressing about this part too. But, you are going to have the healthiest hair when it grows back. I can’t wait to rub that bald head for luck!
millie abramson said:
I can only imagine Steve buzzing your hair tonight, he is the one that should be the stand up comic in the family not DNA.
All kidding aside this is a bummer you don’t need, but part of the process that in the end will make you well.
Just remember you are on Charlies GODDESS LIST, WHO ELSE CAN SAY THAT!
LOVE YOU KID STAY STRONG.
Shawna Rose said:
Once you shave it, you won’t look back! Talk about maintence free! I’m glad you got a blonde wig…blondes have more fun! 🙂 xox
Kelly said:
When I first found out they were going to shave a huge portion of my head for my 2nd surgery, I freaked. You will look gorgeous because the strong, confident person you are will still shine through.