The Bald Project

Marissa, Interview 5

October 16, 2019 Monica Castillo Episode 5
The Bald Project
Marissa, Interview 5
Show Notes Chapter Markers

Marissa lost her hair at the age of 17 to chemotherapy.  

“Every new chapter of your life requires a different version of yourself.  And if you want to make change, and if you want to make progress, and if you want to move forward, then you’re going to have to have a different version of yourself to do that…” ~Marissa

At 17 Marissa says she was a selfish brat. During our interview, she reflects on how much this experience changed her for the better and what she has been able to give back because of the perspective she gained at such a young age.

Introduction
Diagnosis Story
Hair Loss & Tough Love
Trial Drug & Delayed Hair Loss
Intravenous Chemotherapy
Losing Hair & Shaving Day
How did your scalp feel?
Angel Wig Foundation & Hair Donators
Relationships with our hair
Lashes, Brows & Will My Hair Grow Back?
Loss of Control
Friends & Supporters
Hair Growing Back
Who would you have become, without cancer
Skin
Final Thoughts
Exit
Outtake: Chemo's effects long term