What to do with patchy hair?
I'm now on day 16 of weekly chemotherapy (Paclitaxel and Herceptin). I shaved my head as soon as I started chemo as I have no problems with having short hair.
Earlier this week my very short hair sta...
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I found that the shedding lasted about a week, then it was over. I felt quite sad while the hair was shedding, but that sadness has passed.
To avoid having lots of hair in my bed, I started wearing a bed cap. Other than that, I spent time on the deck running my fingers through my hair for a few days, encouraging the hair to fall outside, rather than in. There was lots in the shower for a few days. On a couple of days, I vacummed the bathroom after showering and drying my hair.
When the shedding finished, I was left with thin, patchy hair which I cover with scarves, as I mentioned above.
Regarding a port, it was recommended for me because I have 16 chemo sessions plus all the blood work, and one arm can't be used due to lymph gland removal. All in all, I don't particularly like it, but it seemed the better option. It was inserted with a heavy sedative - I slept and wasn't aware. There was heavy bruising that took 2-3 weeks to clear. It certainly makes the treatments easy, and the nurses love it!
Take care,
Gillian