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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Hi Laura Maria,
I had a sedative and a local anaesthetic, and I was asleep about the time they did the anaesthetic. The radiologist had two goes inserting the canula for the fluids, or whatever they used it for.
My port is clear of some bra straps but not others. It's on my right so the car seat belt goes over it when I'm driving - which is unpleasant cos it's quite sensitive. So I keep a folded scarf in the car as a pad for the seat belt. Some people have mentioned a small pillow for this purpose, but the scarf works for me.
For the first week or two, I didn't want to sleep on that side, so I put a pillow beside me to prevent me turning that way.
It's great that you're really clear about getting one. It makes it much easier to manage the process.
Take care,
Gillian