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Why You Probably Shouldn't Shave Your Head For The Cancer Patient In Your Life
Personally, when I was in treatment, 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 — it would have been a constant reminder that things were very much <i>not</i> normal.
I see so many comments that boil down to, "If he really supported his friend, he would shave his head for real." But far too few people are considering what it would actually feel like to be the cancer patient in this situation. 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.
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