Talking about hair loss as a result of radiation, I consider myself really very very lucky that I not only kept all my hair but it grew even stronger and healthier after radiation. I was prepared to lose most of my hair during treatment as I was already warned by my doctors that the possibility was high due to my intensive treatment of both chemo and radiation. So before my treatment started, I spent a lot of money getting a wig for myself. Really expensive because it was made from genuine human hair. I am that kind of woman who dosen't want to appear different and get people's sympathy. Surprisingly, apart from normal hair fall off after washing, nothing changed on my head. That's why when I returned to my work after a few months, some naughty colleagues came to pull my hair to see it was a wig!They were 'disappointed' So the wig is still lying in my closet and hopefully it will be there forever and that I won't need it for the rest of my life. My friend who received radiation only to his neck area did lose hair at the back and a letter M appeared. It took quite some time for the hair to grow back in that area. Since he is a man, he doesn't care too much and just tells people with amazing looks that it is the latest hair style for mature guys. Sometimes a sense of humor can be a good medicine.Be patient Tom,things will get better.

Karen