My doctor told me there was a high chance the chemo I needed for my brain tumour would make my hair fall out. I hated the thought of not knowing when or if it would drop out so to make myself feel more in control, I went to the hairdressers and asked for a really short cut. I also bought some false eyelashes and started wearing those. When my hair did eventually fall out, I felt much more able to cope with it.
Susie Aitchison, 36, Morpeth, Northumberland
After my husband had his brain tumour removed, he was very weak but often couldn't face food. Our doctor recommended Fortisip drinks which are like nutritious milkshakes and can be used occasionally as meal replacements. My husband found them much easier to stomach than full meals and they come in eight flavours. They're £2.47 each from www.paydenspharmacy.co.uk
Maureen Lichstein, 49, Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire
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