Cancer survivors living with chemo hair loss celebrate resilience
This article profiles Rhiannon Thomas, a breast cancer survivor who participated in the BOLD campaign to celebrate resilience after chemotherapy-induced hair loss. It details her personal struggle and her decision to involve her children in the process of shaving her head.
Why it matters
It provides a narrative on the psychological challenges of cancer treatment and the role of support networks in recovery.
Image source, Caroline Sikkenk Image caption, Rhiannon is one of 11 Welsh women who have been photographed for The Pink Ribbon Foundation's BOLD campaign
When Rhiannon Thomas lost her hair during chemotherapy just weeks after having a mastectomy, her confidence was at an all time low.
But being photographed for a campaign that celebrates the resilience of women living with breast cancer helped her find an inner strength she never knew she had.
"For the first time I feel I look pretty, I look confident and strong," said the 36-year-old mum.
"It's surprising the strength you find when you go through such a hard time."
Image source, Rhiannon Thomas Image caption, Rhiannon Thomas recently completed her chemotherapy
Rhiannon, a mother to two daughters aged 14 and nine, was diagnosed with breast cancer after finding a lump while in the shower in November 2025.
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