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Robynredbreast
10 months agoMember
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 ...
Violet123
9 months agoMember
That sounds very upsetting but it is probably best to let it go. I had a long bob, had it cut to 1/4 inch all over as it began to fall out and within a week had it shaved. I have ordered a wig which I feel strange about but have some lovely cotton and silk scarves (coolest thing) and cotton headwear. I am an older woman and acutely aware that had this happened when I was younger it would have been very hard, and we are all different. Short and fresh pixie cuts post chemo sound good to me , but in the long run, hair will grow back. Do look after yourself and be very kind to yourself, it is a very hard experience.