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Kellie Pickler Shaves Her Head in Support of Cancer-Fighting Friend

09/05/2012 at 10:45 AM ET

Kellie Pickler Shaved Head
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Now this is friendship. Kellie Pickler appeared in a video clip on Good Morning America Wednesday sporting a very different look: a totally shaved head.

The country starlet buzzed off her blonde locks on Tuesday in support of her best friend, Summer Holt Miller, 36, who was diagnosed with breast cancer in June and is starting chemotherapy treatments on Thursday.

“Cancer does not discriminate,” Pickler said in a release. Added Miller, “If this compels even one person to change their mentality toward waiting until the age of 40 for their mammogram, then it will be worth it.”

Miller — who has a family history of breast cancer — has always been vigilant about self-exams, and asked her doctor for a mammogram when she felt something might be wrong. After doctors did find a tumor, the mother of two underwent a double mastectomy, and was declared cancer-free in August (her chemotherapy treatments will help ensure the cancer doesn’t come back).

Pickler called Tuesday a “life-changing day,” and Miller made the reasons for shaving her head clear on her Caring Bridge website. “I was told that it was mentally much easier to do it this way than to wake up with my hair on my pillow,” she wrote. “I’m really not that apprehensive about shaving my head. It is hair and it will grow back.” Catch a behind-the-scenes clip of the women shaving their heads on Tuesday here. What do you think of Pickler’s move? And leave your well-wishes for Miller in the comments below! 

–Kate Hogan

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Sonya on September 5th, 2012

I think it’s awesome that Kellie Pickler shaved her head in support of her friend. They are both beautiful women and look awesome! My mother was diagnosed with bilateral breast cancer in 2010 and is cancer free today. :) I know Summer has a long road ahead of her but with the love & support of family & friends, she’ll get thru the tough times. I also highly recommend acupuncture! It helps in preventing nausea. Good luck!

Nina on September 5th, 2012

I think Kellie is a wonderful, caring friend to shave her head. Someone in show business as she is, depends on their looks in part to be successful, and for her to do this shows what a thoughtful, supportive friend she is. God Bless You, Kellie, you show what true friendship is all about.

Debbie on September 5th, 2012

I think they are both beautiful!

Fran on September 5th, 2012

I’ve always been a fan of Kellie Pickler ever since she first appeared on American Idol and I continue to listen to her!! I think that was she did was wonderful…it shows her dedication and support to her friend! I wish Summer nothing but the best has she goes through this journey! You’ll be in my thoughts and prayers!!

Donna Schiefer on September 5th, 2012

Good luck to Kellie and her best friend – what a wonderful thing to do! So much emphasis is on looks and this goes to prove that what is in your heart is much more important than looks.

Kelly on September 5th, 2012

They both look beautiful! It’s always good to have friends along side you during a battle. God bless!!

Scott Woodard on September 5th, 2012

Goes to show you that it’s not just the looks that makes Kellie Pickler such a beautiful woman!

Samantha on September 5th, 2012

Kellie can rock a bald head! I think she is beautiful and totally selfless to do something like this for her friend. Best wishes to Summer as she begins the roller coaster of chemo.

Vera on September 5th, 2012

Sending every possible good wish to Summer. I look at your photo and see a positive, vibrant woman who is beating this disease with everything she has. I love that Kellie supported you this way. For me the story is less about hair and more about regaining your good health with the support of a good friend. You go, girl!!

Mary on September 5th, 2012

This is awesome! Way to go Kellie, and she looks beautiful with no hair. Wishing Summer a speedy recovery. Cancer sucks!

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