“I Thought I Would Cry – But It Actually Felt Right.”
For many people going through a cancer treatment, hair loss is one of the things that takes up more space than you might have imagined.
Lotte is in the middle of treatment for breast cancer. When she received her diagnosis, she knew that chemotherapy would most likely cause her hair to fall out.
One of the things she chose to take control of in an otherwise chaotic situation was her hair.
Being Prepared
When Lotte first came to see us, her hair had not yet started to fall out. She wanted to explore her options and understand what might happen in the time ahead.
Making a decision in advance gave her a sense of calm.
As she explains, it was reassuring to know that a plan was already in place – if and when her hair began to fall out.
That meant it didn’t come as a shock when it happened.
Suddenly, it was no longer an unknown situation.
It was something she had already taken a position on.
Passing Her Hair On
Another important decision for Lotte was to donate her hair.
When she felt her hair starting to fall out, she asked her husband to cut it off in small ponytails. In this way, the hair could be passed on and used to create wigs for others.
She says she thought it would be much harder.
But it actually felt right.
Because her hair could be given new life with someone else.
A Wig That Feels Right
When Lotte later came in to collect her wig, it wasn’t just the hair itself that made a difference.
It was also the feeling of being met and guided in a situation where so much else feels uncertain.
She describes how she felt supported and guided through the process – in an otherwise chaotic life situation.
And how it gave her a special sense of calm to know she wasn’t alone with all her questions.
A Wig That Feels Like You
For many, a wig is not just about hair.
It’s about being able to walk out the door and still feel like yourself.
When Lotte left here, that was exactly the feeling she had.
As she says:
“I walk in with almost no hair – and now I’m walking out feeling like myself again.”
Part of a Bigger Journey
When you’re going through cancer treatment, there are many things you can’t control yourself.
Treatments, examinations, and decisions are in the hands of doctors and hospitals.
But sometimes it makes a difference to have something you can take control of. For Lotte, her hair was one of those things.
Watch the Interview with Lotte
In the video below, Lotte shares her story – from diagnosis to the decision to donate her hair and find a wig that feels right.
