Keeping my hair thru Chemo

Wow that is so great that you get to keep your hair. I would love to have had that option. I remember reading a brief reference to cold caps in amongst all the literature I was given before chemo and it said they didn't really work. Maybe that's just what the authorities want us to think.It does sound like a bit of hassle for staff and patients but bloody hell it would be so worth it. I absolutely hated losing my hair. It's growing back now but I still really really hate it - still so short and curly - yuck! No offence to people with curly hair but it looks dreadful on me. It's been almost eight months since I finished chemo and I still wear hats at home and a bloody annoying wig when I go out. Frankly I don't go out as much as I used to because of my hair or lack of it. And it's really hard to exercise in a wig. I suppose I should get over myself and not be so self-conscious but that's just the way I am.I hope I never have to go through this BC nightmare again, but if by some chance I do, I will definitely try and arrange somehow to have the cold cap. Thanks for you post Sharon. I hope all goes as well as possible for you. I'm sure chemo is still pretty horrible even without the hair losss. Good luck. Janet.