Well my journey is starting today attending my first chemo... Doing AC once every fortnight. The good news is (if there is ever good news with BC and chemo) is that they are trying out the "cold cap" on me for the very first time. I know that only 2 hospitals have them in Sydney and our area is the 1st to try, so lets hope it works and I don't loose my hair. Very excited and hope it works as they will be looking into bringing this treatment to our area for all the other women. Wish me luck and staying positive....

Hi, I started chemo yesterday and can honestly say I feel okay today touch wood, I have been just following all the advice I was given and the extra tips I see here and like you will keep positive. I had my hair cut short for the first time before the treatment as I knew it would be an issue for me. good luck, let us all know how you go with the cold cap. sending positive vibes your way.

Hi Chissk I had the cool cap and it was amazing. A little uncomfortable for first 10 or so mun. But youll soon get used to ir. Ive a lot of hair and I did lose a lot around where the cap didnt touch but apart from that no one new I was having Chemo. Worked a treat. My hair has all grown back underneath like a bush. 3 months on . Good luck with treatment . Sprits high and positive pink sister Cheers Sandra

Thank you, yes if feel ok today too just a little light headed... Chriss xx

Thanks Sandra, yes I didn't think the cap was that bad... the first 10 minutes was like you put your head in ice but then ok, what bothered me more was the strap under chin. xxxx

Hi Chris. I found with chemo, that my worst days were generally about day 3 to 7. I had a different combination. Everyone reacts differently. Take all the medications as instructed, even if you don't feel nauseated. It does help. I hope the ice cap works. It wasn't an option here, so I lost all my hair. Having said that, there is a sense of freedom in not having hair. I did buy a wig, for work, as I wanted to look "normal" . I have a lot of interactions with the public. The wig has never been terribly comfortable, & so I've decided this week, after 6 months, that I won't be wearing it any more. I finished chemo early October, & my hair is starting to grow back, so the wig isn't going to get any more comfortable. Hope your chemo is uneventful. Take care, Lyn

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ChrissK
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10 years ago
Thank you, yes if feel ok today too just a little light headed...

Chriss xx
Hawks
Member
10 years ago
Hi Chissk

I had the cool cap and it was amazing. A little uncomfortable for first 10 or so mun. But youll soon get used to ir. Ive a lot of hair and I did lose a lot around where the cap didnt touch but apart from that no one new I was having Chemo. Worked a treat. My hair has all grown back underneath like a bush. 3 months on . Good luck with treatment . Sprits high and positive pink sister

Cheers

Sandra
Cheryl_Chambers
Member
10 years ago
Hi,

I started chemo yesterday and can honestly say I feel okay today touch wood, I have been just following all the advice I was given and the extra tips I see here and like you will keep positive.

I had my hair cut short for the first time before the treatment as I knew it would be an issue for me.

good luck, let us all know how you go with the cold cap.

sending positive vibes your way.

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