For many people diagnosed with breast cancer, one of the most visible and emotional side effects of treatment is hair loss.
When Melinda Fletcher of Elkridge learned she had breast cancer in March 2025, her focus quickly shifted from an unexpected diagnosis to concerns about what treatment would mean for her future and her sense of self.
“My oldest son was getting married at the time; all I thought about was, I’m not going to be able to make it to the wedding,” she said. “I was gonna be losing my hair, so many emotions; it was very hard.”…