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Scalp Cooling - long curly hair
Hi all, I started TC (docataxel/ cyclophosphamide) two weeks ago and had the scalp cooling PAXMAN. My hair is naturally curly and long, just past the shoulders. On day 15 post first chemo half of ...
So sorry to hear of your hair loss .... I don't know what the statistics are on long hair vs short hair re cold caps and keeping your hair .... I am guessing that long hair might have a shorter life?
Check out this thread where Rhonnie had success keeping her hair - maybe you could have a private chat with her - or make contact via the thread below:
Ice Caps to prevent hair loss | BCNA Online Network
Rhonnie had a series of 5 'ice caps' that she would wear before, during & after her treatment & had great success in keeping her hair xx. You may yet be able to keep the rest of your hair, tho I suspect that as you've already been on your treatment for some time, it may (or may not) work. :(
Wishing you all the best xx