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Robynredbreast
1 year 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
10 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.
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