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Cold Cap Experience
You can see I'm back with a vengeance... I was offered cold caps at the same place I would be having the chemo, at no extra cost or runaround so I decided to give it a go if I could tolerate it. I'm not hung up on losing my hair but know that it would make everything a little bit gentler for the kids (and partner) and if I could manage it and the extra time it takes, no problems. The day of the disastrous non-chemo, about the only thing that wasn't a problem was the cold cap - whether it wasn't on really firmly or I was just so traumatised from the preceding 6 hours, who knows... Jump 3 days to second try at chemo and I found the cap only just bearable. I've still got a couple of weeks to see if it has had the desired effect but I really hate having the greasy feeling of the conditioner-washed hair hanging around my face and I look like one of the lesser-groomed side characters on Midsomer Murders. So, I'm starting to assemble fors and againsts.
I know from reading everyone's posts that when their hair falls out and grows back, the texture, colour and spread can be quite different from how it was before.
I'm sure that even with cold caps (and I know even if successful there's likely to be thinning) there will be changes to the hair. Of those of you who have used them, how would you compare your hair to before, immediately after chemo course, and further down the track?
I know from reading everyone's posts that when their hair falls out and grows back, the texture, colour and spread can be quite different from how it was before.
I'm sure that even with cold caps (and I know even if successful there's likely to be thinning) there will be changes to the hair. Of those of you who have used them, how would you compare your hair to before, immediately after chemo course, and further down the track?
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- @Ninja,
No I didin't get it trimmed. I just left it. But it wouldn't hurt if you wanted to I am sure. Number one treatment is the make or break so make sure you are happy with the fit and give the cap a good shove down on your scalp every so often throughout treatment. If you want any more info just send me a message.
All the best
xoxoxo - Hi Ninja, Good luck with the cold caps - it's worth a go. I did try for the first 2 doses but started getting a bald spot that I couldn't comb over so gave up, but if they work for you it's good to do it if you can.
- Okay thanks Ladies, getting measured for my cap on Saturday.
- @Ninja I just kept mine as it is. @kezmusc I hope I have as much luck as u!!
- @Ninja No, I kept my chin length bob. Until it became clear the cold cap wasn't working, and then I took it all off. The advice is not to cut it too short, as even if you successfully use the cold cap, your hair may thin, or you may have some bare patches. If you have some length you can use it to disguise the patches. Good luck with it!
- Oh wow that is awesome @kezmusc , okay will leave it long then, did you still get it trimmed throughout your chemo
- Hey @Ninja Nope I just kept it long. Photo of the last day of chemo
- Hi ladies, my oncologist has offered me too use the Cold Cap and have decided too give it a go. I have past the shoulder length curly hair.
I am just wondering for the ladies who have used the cold cap, did you still get your hair cut short ?
Thank You xx - @Finch probably not the best place but can’t be avoided all the time. I’m really hoping I feel better tomorrow.
- I feel achy and out of body feeling also. Very quiet day for me. Not sure hanging around in the waiting room at the doctors with sick people was a very good idea.
