Chemo side effects
Hi, l have been recommended to have 4 cycles of chemotherapy following the pathology results of my double mastectomy. I wonder if there’s anyone who has been through a similar type of treatment. The d...
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I would recommend the Cold Cap.
I had 4 fortnightly Chemos of Epirubicin and Cyclophosphamide, and then 12 weekly Paclitaxol.
I used the Cold cap throughout. I did not lose my hair. It did thin a little on top, where I believe the cap did not always fit as well as it could have. The fit is very important. It does add extra time at Chemo. 1/2 hr prior and 1 hr after.
It is very cold. I think it went down to 4 degrees, The temp goes down in approx 5 degree increments.
It was a little like when you jump in the pool. It is cold and you soon get used to it.
I had no nausea, with any of my Chemo.
I had Dexamethasone with each Chemo and some other drug which I believe was to help with nausea.
Just looked it up Netupitant 300mg/Paolostron 500mcg oral.
I did have side effects, but all were manageable.
Reflux, changes to finger nails. change of taste, occ tiredness, dry hair, constipation ( only immediately after the EC), dry eyes, loss of body hair eyebrows and later eyelashes. I do have a little peripheral neuropathy of the feet. It is minimal.
After each Chemo with Dexamethasone I did not sleep well for 2-3 nights and had increased appetite. Most people experience some of this.
If you want more info re cold cap, and photos, you can message me.
All the best.
I had 4 fortnightly Chemos of Epirubicin and Cyclophosphamide, and then 12 weekly Paclitaxol.
I used the Cold cap throughout. I did not lose my hair. It did thin a little on top, where I believe the cap did not always fit as well as it could have. The fit is very important. It does add extra time at Chemo. 1/2 hr prior and 1 hr after.
It is very cold. I think it went down to 4 degrees, The temp goes down in approx 5 degree increments.
It was a little like when you jump in the pool. It is cold and you soon get used to it.
I had no nausea, with any of my Chemo.
I had Dexamethasone with each Chemo and some other drug which I believe was to help with nausea.
Just looked it up Netupitant 300mg/Paolostron 500mcg oral.
I did have side effects, but all were manageable.
Reflux, changes to finger nails. change of taste, occ tiredness, dry hair, constipation ( only immediately after the EC), dry eyes, loss of body hair eyebrows and later eyelashes. I do have a little peripheral neuropathy of the feet. It is minimal.
After each Chemo with Dexamethasone I did not sleep well for 2-3 nights and had increased appetite. Most people experience some of this.
If you want more info re cold cap, and photos, you can message me.
All the best.